NH Tanning Regulations
The New Hampshire State Legislature passed House Bill 729, which became effective January 2005. The bill requires the Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics to regulate tanning facilities. The New Hampshire statute, RSA 313-A:1, 26-34, are laws specific to the operation of tanning facilities. Businesses that offer tanning services must be registered with the Board as a tanning facility. All operators of tanning equipment must be at least 18 years old and must be individually trained and certified by a Board-approved program and instructor.
313-A:31 pertains to tanning of minors:
I. No person under the age of 18 shall be allowed to utilize a tanning device at a tanning facility without the written consent of that person's parent or legal guardian and without an operator present. Proof of age shall be satisfied with a driver's license or other government issued identification containing date of birth and a photograph of the individual. This consent requirement shall be satisfied only if the parent or legal guardian is physically present at the time of the initial use of the tanning device, and the responsible adult signs a document declaring that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the minor and attesting to the age of the minor. The consent of the parent or legal guardian shall be valid for 12 subsequent uses of the tanning device by the minor.
II. No minors under the age of 14 shall be allowed to utilize a tanning device at a tanning facility without a written order from a physician licensed under RSA 329. Persons using a tanning facility under the provisions of this paragraph shall be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for every use of the tanning facility.
Tanning and Eye Protection
Unprotected eyes are at risk for loss of night vision, loss of color vision, loss of visual acuity, increased light sensitivity, and pain and swelling resulting from corneal burns. Only FDA compliant eyewear will filter out both uv-a and uv-b light. Failure to use protective eye wear while tanning can lead to brunescent cataracts and may result in damage to the cornea and retina of the eyes. Merely closing your eyes will not protect them from UV penetration.
We sell FDA compliant eye wear that meets the requirements of 21CFR Part 1040.20 (c) (4) as required under NH Tanning Regulations. Under state regulations eye wear shall not be re-used by another consumer and shall not be altered in any manner that would change its use as intended by the manufacturer such as removal of straps.
313-A:31 pertains to tanning of minors:
I. No person under the age of 18 shall be allowed to utilize a tanning device at a tanning facility without the written consent of that person's parent or legal guardian and without an operator present. Proof of age shall be satisfied with a driver's license or other government issued identification containing date of birth and a photograph of the individual. This consent requirement shall be satisfied only if the parent or legal guardian is physically present at the time of the initial use of the tanning device, and the responsible adult signs a document declaring that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the minor and attesting to the age of the minor. The consent of the parent or legal guardian shall be valid for 12 subsequent uses of the tanning device by the minor.
II. No minors under the age of 14 shall be allowed to utilize a tanning device at a tanning facility without a written order from a physician licensed under RSA 329. Persons using a tanning facility under the provisions of this paragraph shall be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for every use of the tanning facility.
Tanning and Eye Protection
Unprotected eyes are at risk for loss of night vision, loss of color vision, loss of visual acuity, increased light sensitivity, and pain and swelling resulting from corneal burns. Only FDA compliant eyewear will filter out both uv-a and uv-b light. Failure to use protective eye wear while tanning can lead to brunescent cataracts and may result in damage to the cornea and retina of the eyes. Merely closing your eyes will not protect them from UV penetration.
We sell FDA compliant eye wear that meets the requirements of 21CFR Part 1040.20 (c) (4) as required under NH Tanning Regulations. Under state regulations eye wear shall not be re-used by another consumer and shall not be altered in any manner that would change its use as intended by the manufacturer such as removal of straps.