If your salon violates the state's indoor tanning regulation, you could face monetary fines and/ or civil penalties based upon the severity of the public health risk created by the violation.
Monetary and Civil Penalties
| Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to register and/or pay any fee | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Ultraviolet radiation burn requiring medical attention and/or equipment-related injuries | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Unsanitary conditions of tanning or tanning-related equipment that could result in the transmission of communicable disease | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Failure to provide and/or ensure use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved equipment and eyewear: | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Use of medical lamps and/or noncompliant lamps or filters | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Failure to operate a facility in a manner so as not to cause a potential overexposure to nonionizing radiation or potential transmission of a communicable disease or injury: | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $5,000.00< |
Avoid fines! Use our Indoor Tanning Investigation/Inspection Checklist to help ensure your tanning facility and equipment meet state requirements.