Authority: IC 25-8-3-22

Affected: IC 25-8-15.4-11

Sec. 30. Before a person uses a tanning device in a tanning facility, the operator, owner, or employee of the operator or owner of the tanning facility shall require the person to read and sign a written statement approved by the department that contains the following information:

1. (1) A person who uses a tanning device in this tanning facility must use protective eyewear.
2. (2) If the provided eye protection is not worn, use of a tanning device in this tanning facility may cause damage to the eyes.
3. (3) Overexposure to the ultraviolet radiation produced by a tanning device in this tanning facility may cause burns.
4. (4) Exposure to the ultraviolet radiation produced by the tanning devices in this tanning facility may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.

5. (5) Abnormal skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation or burning may be caused by certain foods, cosmetics, or medication, including the following:

   1. (A) Tranquilizers.
   2. (B) Diuretics.
   3. (C) Antibiotics.
   4. (D) High blood pressure medication.
   5. (E) Birth control medication.
   6. (F) Other photosensitizing agents as determined under rules adopted by the board.
6. (6) An individual who is taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician before using a tanning device.

(State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners; 820 IAC 5-1-30; filed Mar 17, 1992, 10:20 a.m.: 15 IR 1381; filed Sep 17, 1998, 3:55 p.m.: 22 IR 459; readopted filed Jul 17, 2001, 9:57 a.m.: 24 IR 4236; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 1:01 p.m.: 20070808-IR- 820070046RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:22 a.m.: 20131225-IR-820130286RFA; readopted filed Nov 27, 2019, 3:14 p.m.: 20191225-IR-820190183RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health (410 IAC 6-13-30) to the State Board of Cosmetology Examiners (820 IAC 5-1-30) by P.L.142-1995, SECTION 33, effective July 1, 1995.