A. A tanning facility shall give each customer a written statement warning that: 1. Failure to use the eye protection provided to the customer by the tanning facility may result in damage to the eyes; 2. Overexposure to ultraviolet light causes burns; 3. Repeated exposure may result in premature aging of the skin and skin cancer; 4. Abnormal skin sensitivity or burning may be caused by reactions of ultraviolet light to certain (i) foods; (ii) cosmetics; or (iii) medications, including tranquilizers, diuretics, antibiotics, high blood pressure medicines, or birth control pills; and 5. Any person taking a prescription or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician prior to using a tanning device. B. Prior to allowing a prospective customer to use a tanning device, the owner or his designee shall obtain on the written statement the signature of each customer on a duplicate of the written statement provided to the customer under subsection A. C. Compliance with the notice requirements does not affect the liability of a tanning facility owner or a manufacturer of a tanning device. D. The signed duplicates of the written statements provided under subsection A may be retained at a location other than the tanning facility if an electronic or facsimile image of the original is readily available at each of an owner's tanning facilities. 1990, c. 776; 2007, c. 575; 2020, c. 387.
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