Tennessee Code 68-117-107 – Required display of warning sign
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-117-107
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Tanning device: means any equipment that emits radiation used for tanning of the skin, such as a sun lamp, tanning booth, or tanning bed, and includes any accompanying equipment, such as protective eyewear, timers and handrails. See Tennessee Code 68-117-102
- Tanning facility: means any place where a tanning device is used for a fee, membership dues, or any other compensation. See Tennessee Code 68-117-102
WARNING: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
Improper or repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause damage to skin including premature aging and skin cancer.
Failure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or permanent injury to the eyes.
Medications or cosmetics may increase sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.
Consult a physician if you are using medications.
Pregnancy or use of estrogen containing medications such as premarin or oral contraceptives may result in skin discoloration when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
An individual with a personal or family history of melanoma should avoid exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
An individual with skin that tends to burn easily, freckles, or never tans should avoid exposure to tanning devices.
An individual with a personal history of skin cancer or abnormal moles should avoid exposure to tanning devices.
Improper use of a tanning device contrary to the recommendations of the manufacturer may be harmful to the user and shall not be allowed.
IF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO TAN FROM USE OF THIS DEVICE.