Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1345
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 24-4-18.
Synopsis: Spray tanning. Requires that a minor must have a signed
written statement by a parent or guardian before spray tanning may be
applied to the minor. Requires that when a minor is having the spray
tanning applied while fully or partially nude that: (1) a parent or
guardian must be on site; and (2) the spray tanning operator must be
the same gender as the minor. Establishes penalties for violations.
Effective: July 1, 2010.
January 13, 2010, read first time and referred to Committee on Interstate and International
Cooperation.
Introduced
Second Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2010)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1345
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning trade
regulation.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 24-4-18; (10)IN1345.1.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 24-4-18 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
A
NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2010]:
Chapter. 18. Spray Tanning Facilities
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to both an owner and an operator
of a spray tanning business that applies spray tanning to another
individual.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "minor" means a person who is
less than eighteen (18) years of age.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "spray tanning" means applying
chemicals or dyes on the skin of an individual to produce an effect
similar in appearance to a suntan.
Sec. 4. (a) Spray tanning may not be applied to a minor unless
the parent or guardian of the person has signed a written
permission statement in the presence of the owner or operator of
the spray tanning business.
(b) If spray tanning is applied to a minor who has exposed the:
(1) male or female genitals;
(2) pubic area;
(3) buttocks; or
(4) female breast;
the minor must have a parent or guardian present at the spray
tanning facility when the spray tanning is applied to the minor.
(c) If spray tanning is applied to a minor who has exposed the:
(1) male or female genitals;
(2) pubic area;
(3) buttocks; or
(4) female breast;
the owner or operator who is applying the spray tanning must be
of the same gender as the minor who is being spray tanned.
Sec. 5. An owner or operator of a spray tanning facility who
violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction for a first
violation or a Class B infraction for a second or subsequent
unrelated violation.