Tanning salons in Pennsylvania must now be licensed and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Health with the May 6 signing of Act 41 of 2014, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
Additionally, the new law bans minors age 16 and younger from using the tanning facility and requires minors at age 17 to obtain parental consent prior to using the facility.
The law also requires tanning facilities to post notifications that ultraviolet light has a carcinogenic effect on skin, along with other health and safety requirements.
Violations can result in the revocation of registration and subsequent ability to operate within the Commonwealth.
Isn’t this a violation of the child’s right to choose? Shouldn’t a girl be allowed to bypass her parents by going to a judge if she really wants a tan in winter? Where was Planned Parenthood when this intrusive law was passed?
Well girls take heart. There is always a chance a Pennsylvania governor will choose not to enforce the law.
