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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 16. Public Health » Article 45. Tanning Facilities

§16-45-1. Definitions

As used in this article: (1) "Photo therapy device" means a device used for exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light, usually controlled with various devices.

§16-45-2. Exception for Health Care Providers

Nothing in this article may be construed as prohibiting any health care provider licensed under chapter thirty of this code from performing any action within the scope of his or her practice that results in prescribing the use of a photo therapy device to a patient regardless of the patient's age for treatment of a […]

§16-45-3. Operation Standards

(a) A tanning facility shall provide to any patron who wishes to use a tanning device located within its tanning facility a disclosure and consent form relating to use of a tanning device that contains the current United States Food and Drug Administration warning as follows: “Danger. Ultraviolet Radiation. Follow instructions. Avoid overexposure. As with […]

§16-45-5. Violations and Penalties

(a) Any owner of a tanning facility who violates the requirements of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, for a first offense, shall be fined $100. (b) For a second offense, the owner is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $250 nor […]