SB233 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Tanning facilities, use regulated

Summary

SB233 would regulate tanning facilities in Alabama by imposing age-based restrictions, guardian consent requirements, and safety warnings.

What This Bill Does

The bill defines key terms such as tanning facility, tanning device, operator, and phototherapy device. It restricts tanning device use by age: those aged 16–17 need written guardian consent; those aged 15 need guardian consent and presence; those aged 14 and under require physician prescription (spray tans allowed). It also requires protective eyewear and that written consent forms include a detailed safety warning about UV exposure and related risks.

Who It Affects

• Minors ages 14–17 and their parents/guardians, who must follow age-based consent rules and, for certain ages, have a guardian present when tanning.
• Tanning facility operators/owners, who must implement consent procedures, verify guardian presence for some ages, provide protective eyewear, and include required safety warnings in consent forms.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms: OPERATOR, PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE, TANNING DEVICE, and TANNING FACILITY.
• Imposes age-based restrictions on tanning device use: no access for 16–17 without written guardian consent; no access for 15 without guardian consent and presence; no access for 14 and under without physician prescription (spray tan allowed); protective eyewear required.
• Requires written consent to include a specific safety warning about ultraviolet radiation, eye injury, and cancer risk, plus guidance about medications/cosmetics and medical history.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the sixth month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tanning Facilities