2014 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 30D. TANNING FACILITIES
§ 3003D. Restrictions on use by minors

(a) A tanning facility shall not permit a minor between the ages of 14 to 18 to use a tanning device unless the minor provides a consent form signed by the parent or legal guardian at the time of first exposure, and the signature of the consent form is witnessed by an operator. The Department shall promulgate appropriate model language for the consent form to be used by tanning facilities that is consistent with subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The consent form should include all of the following:

(1) Failure to use eye protection may result in damage to the eyes.

(2) Overexposure to ultraviolet light causes burns.

(3) Repeated exposure may result in premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.

(4) Abnormal skin sensitivity or burning may be caused by reactions of ultraviolet light to certain:

a. Foods;

b. Cosmetics; or

c. Medications, including:

1. Tranquilizers;

2. Diuretics;

3. Antibiotics;

4. High blood pressure medicines; or

5. Birth control pills.

(5) Any person taking a prescription or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician before using a tanning device.

(6) A person with skin that always burns easily and never tans should avoid a tanning device.

(7) A person with a family or past medical history of skin cancer should avoid a tanning device.

(c) Any minor under 14 years of age may not use a tanning device unless deemed medically necessary as evidenced by a prescription from a properly licensed physician, a physician's assistant who is supervised by a licensed physician or an advanced practice nurse who is employed by or who has a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician and unless the minor also provides a consent form signed by the parent or legal guardian at the time of first exposure, and the signature on the consent form is witnessed by an operator.

(d) The minor's parent or legal guardian may withdraw the consent form at any time. Unless so withdrawn, the consent form shall expire 1 year from signature. A new consent form shall be provided by the minor, as prescribed in this section at such time.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;

§ 3004D Liability.

The consent form provided under § 3003D of this title shall not affect the liability of the owner, manager or operators of a tanning facility in the event that a customer incurs damages.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;

§ 3005D Duty.

It shall be the duty of the tanning facility owner to ensure that each customer utilizing the tanning facility is of legal age to do so. The tanning facility licensee shall be held responsible for the use of the tanning facility by anyone under 18 years of age who does not submit a consent form as prescribed in § 3003D of this title.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;

§ 3006D Records.

Records of consent forms shall be maintained for all minor customers of the tanning facility for a period of at least 3 years from date of signature. Records shall be maintained on the premises and made available for review by the Department upon request.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;

§ 3007D Penalties.

Notwithstanding any other provision of Delaware law, a licensee who violates § 3003D of this title shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for the third and all subsequent offenses.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;

§ 3008D Promulgation.

The Department shall promulgate any necessary rules and regulations to implement this chapter.

77 Del. Laws, c. 195, § 1.;