— Warning signs — About half the states require signs warning of the health risks associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure.
— Young users — Only 22 states have limits on youths using tanning beds. Some, like California, prohibit users under 14. Others, like Florida, allow users under 14 only if accompanied by a parent. A few, including Arizona, Ohio and Oregon, require anyone under 18 to get parental consent that is signed in the salon operator’s presence.
— Eyewear — Twenty-eight states require the use of eyewear to protect tanners from UV damage to the eyes.
— Enforcement — More than half the state have procedures for enforcing rules, including fines that typically range up to $1,000. Arizona allows fines of $3,000 for severe violations. In many states, offenses are treated as misdemeanors. Many give regulators authority to suspend or revoke a salon operator’s permit.