1. A. Each tanning facility operator shall provide each consumer, prior to initial exposure, a written warning statement as required by R.S. 40:2714(A). Such warning statements shall be signed by each consumer and maintained permanently on file at the tanning facility. A copy of the signed warning statement shall be given to each consumer. Copies of such warning statement shall be available for review during inspections by duly authorized agents of the state health officer. The written warning statement shall warn that:

   1. 1. failure to use eye protection provided to the customer by the tanning facility may result in damage to the eyes;
   2. 2. overexposure to ultraviolet light causes burns;
   3. 3. repeated exposure may result in premature aging of the skin and skin cancer;

   4. 4. abnormal skin sensitivity or burning may be caused by reactions of ultraviolet light to certain:

      1. a. foods;
      2. b. cosmetic;
      3. c. medications, including tranquilizers, diuretics, antibiotic, high blood pressure medicines, and oral contraceptives;
   5. 5. any person taking a prescription or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician before using a tanning device;
   6. 6. a person should not sunbathe before or after exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlamps.
2. B. Consumer warning statements acknowledged by each consumer by signature prior to initial exposure shall be maintained on file within the tanning facility and shall be made readily available for review by authorized agents of the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health.
3. C. The registrant shall maintain for six years a record of each consumer's total number of tanning visits, dates, and duration of tanning exposures.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2701-2719.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Food and Drug Unit, LR 18: 274 (March 1992), amended LR 19:210 (February 1993), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 41:2661 (December 2015), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 52:721 (May 2026).