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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 145.005. Customer Notice;  Liability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A tanning facility shall give each customer a written statement warning that:

(1) failure to use the eye protection provided to the customer by the tanning facility 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:

(i) tranquilizers;

(ii) diuretics;

(iii) antibiotics;

(iv) high blood pressure medicines;  or

(v) 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;  and

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

(b) Compliance with the notice requirement does not affect the liability of a tanning facility operator or a manufacturer of a tanning device.

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