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May 27
2009
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Delaware Bill Would Limit Teen TanningPosted by CEO in teenagers, politics, indoor tanning   |
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Some lawmakers in Delaware would like to see kids getting their parents’ permission to use tanning salons. A bill sponsored by Sen. Bethany Hall-Long would not allow teens 14 to 17 to use indoor tanning salons unless they had a consent form signed by a parent or guardian in the presence of a tanning facility operator. Those under the age of 14 would be totally prohibited from using tanning salons, unless medically prescribed by a doctor.
Delaware is following in the footsteps of Ohio lawmakers who already require parental consent for teen tanners ages 13 to 17. But now that state is considering even tighter restrictions.According to a story on the NBC24 Philadelphia website, Democratic Senator Bethany Hall-Long of Middletown, is sponsoring a bill to make it illegal for a teen to tan in a commercial salon without parental permission.
The Indoor Tanning Association , which represents more 20,000 tanning salons is opposed to any legislation of this kind.
ITA Executive Director John Overstreet said in an interview with Macon.com that indoor tanning is safer than tanning on a beach . "It’s a lot easier to get a sunburn when you’re outside. In a tanning salon, you know exactly what you’re getting."
If the Delaware legislation is made law it would require parents of teens age 14 to 18 years old, to sign an annual consent form, and a doctor's approval for anyone under 14.
Over-regulation is a serious threat and one that could seriously hinder our industry. So, if you live in Delaware or know anyone in Delware, I urge you to write a letter and encourage your friends to write letters speaking out against this ban.
To learn more about legislation in your state, contact your local government or visit the Indoor Tanning Association website .
Delaware is following in the footsteps of Ohio lawmakers who already require parental consent for teen tanners ages 13 to 17. But now that state is considering even tighter restrictions.According to a story on the NBC24 Philadelphia website, Democratic Senator Bethany Hall-Long of Middletown, is sponsoring a bill to make it illegal for a teen to tan in a commercial salon without parental permission.
The Indoor Tanning Association , which represents more 20,000 tanning salons is opposed to any legislation of this kind.
ITA Executive Director John Overstreet said in an interview with Macon.com that indoor tanning is safer than tanning on a beach . "It’s a lot easier to get a sunburn when you’re outside. In a tanning salon, you know exactly what you’re getting."
If the Delaware legislation is made law it would require parents of teens age 14 to 18 years old, to sign an annual consent form, and a doctor's approval for anyone under 14.
Over-regulation is a serious threat and one that could seriously hinder our industry. So, if you live in Delaware or know anyone in Delware, I urge you to write a letter and encourage your friends to write letters speaking out against this ban.
To learn more about legislation in your state, contact your local government or visit the Indoor Tanning Association website .
