The statement that must be given to each tanning facility customer and must be signed by the customer shall contain at a minimum the following:

(1) Failure to use the required eye protection provided to the customer may result in damage to the eyes;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-117-106

  • signed: includes a mark, the name being written near the mark and witnessed, or any other symbol or methodology executed or adopted by a party with intention to authenticate a writing or record, regardless of being witnessed. 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
(2) Overexposure to ultraviolet light may cause severe sunburn reactions;
(3) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light may result in skin cancer and premature aging of the skin;
(4) Abnormal skin sensitivity or severe burning may be caused by reactions when tanning devices are used in conjunction with certain foods, cosmetics, and medications such as tranquilizers, diuretics (fluid pills), antibiotics, high blood pressure medicines, and birth control pills;
(5) An individual taking prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs should consult a physician before using a tanning device;
(6) An individual with skin that tends to burn easily, freckles, or never tans should avoid use of a tanning device before consulting a physician;
(7) An individual with a family or personal past medical history of skin cancer should avoid use of a tanning device;
(8) An individual should allow a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours between uses of a tanning device; and
(9) Pregnant women or women using oral contraceptives may develop discolored skin due to the use of tanning devices.
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