Section 136D.1 – Short title.

136D.1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Tanning Facility Regulation Act.” 90 Acts, ch 1220, §1

Section 136D.2 – Definitions.

136D.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health. 2. “Director” means the director of public health, or the director’s designee. 3. “Phototherapy device” means a piece of equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation and that is used by a health care professional in […]

Section 136D.3 – Application of chapter.

136D.3 Application of chapter. 1. This chapter does not apply to a phototherapy device used by or under the supervision of a licensed physician trained in the use of phototherapy devices. A tanning device used by a tanning facility must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations. 2. This chapter shall not supersede or […]

Section 136D.4 – Warning signs — written warning statements.

136D.4 Warning signs — written warning statements. 1. A tanning facility shall post the following warning signs that describe the hazards associated with the use of tanning devices: a. A warning sign in a conspicuous location readily visible to persons entering the establishment. The signs shall comply with rules adopted by the department. b. A […]

Section 136D.6 – Permits.

136D.6 Permits. 1. A person shall not operate a tanning facility without a current and valid permit to operate the facility, issued by the department. 2. The permit shall be displayed in an open public area of the tanning facility. 3. Permits shall be renewed annually upon acceptance of an application provided by the department […]

Section 136D.7 – Duties of the department.

136D.7 Duties of the department. The department shall do all of the following: 1. Establish requirements for the operation of tanning facilities, including but not limited to, proper sanitation of tanning devices, provisions of proper equipment, the presence of knowledgeable operators during operating hours, and the use of accurate timers and temperature controls. 2. Adopt […]

Section 136D.8 – Inspections — violations — prohibited acts — injunctions.

136D.8 Inspections — violations — prohibited acts — injunctions. 1. The director or an authorized agent shall have access at all reasonable times to any tanning facility to inspect the facility to determine if this chapter is being violated. 2. A tanning facility shall not claim, or distribute promotional materials that claim, that using a […]

Section 136D.9 – Penalties.

136D.9 Penalties. 1. The department may impose a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars on a person who violates a provision of this chapter, a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, or a term, condition, or limitation of a registration certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, or who commits a violation […]