The tanning facility owner or operator shall provide each consumer under the age of 18, before initial exposure at the facility, with a copy of the following warning, which must be signed, witnessed, and dated as indicated in the warning:
"WARNING STATEMENT
This statement must be read and signed by the consumer BEFORE first exposure to ultraviolet radiation for tanning purposes at the below signed facility.
DANGER - ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION WARNING
-Follow instructions.
-Avoid overexposure. As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
-Wear protective eyewear.
FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MAY RESULT
IN SEVERE BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.
-Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation. Consult a physician before using sunlamp or tanning equipment if you are using medications or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself to be especially sensitive to sunlight.
I have read the above warning and understand what it means before undertaking any tanning equipment exposure.
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Signature of Operator of Tanning Facility or Equipment | |
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Signature of Consumer | |
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Print Name of Consumer | |
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Date |
OR
The consumer is illiterate and/or visually impaired and I have read the warning statement aloud and in full to the consumer in the presence of the below signed witness.
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Signature of Operator of Tanning Facility or Equipment | |
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Witness | |
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Date" |
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes