§ 12-206. Tanning facilities.

(a)

Definitions.

(1)

"Tanning device" shall mean any equipment that emits radiation used for tanning of the skin, including sunlamps, tanning booths, or tanning beds.

(2)

"Tanning facility" shall mean any place where a tanning device is used for a fee, membership dues, or other compensation.

(b)

Prohibition.

(1)

An owner, employee, or operator of a tanning facility shall not allow a minor under the age of 18 years to use a tanning device.

(c)

Warning signs.

(1)

A tanning facility must post a warning sign in any area where a tanning device is used.

(2)

At a minimum, the sign must state that it is a violation in Prince George's County for a person under the age of 18 to use a tanning device and that the use of a tanning device may cause skin cancer and burns to the skin and eyes.

(3)

The warning required by this section must be in conspicuous and legible type, printed in all capital letters, and printed in a size and manner so as to be clearly legible to customers.

(d)

Verifying documentation.

(1)

The owner, employee, or operator of a tanning facility shall require appropriate documentation to verify the age of an individual before allowing the individual access to a tanning device.

(e)

Civil penalty.

(1)

The Health Department shall impose on a person who violates this section, civil penalties under Section 28-268 of the County Code.

(f)

Right of Entry

(1)

The Health Department may inspect any tanning facility whenever it is open to the public for business to determine whether the tanning facility meets the requirements of this section.

(CB-40-2017)