Enforcement Provisions of Indoor Tanning Bans for Minors: An Analysis of the First 6 US States

Am J Public Health. 2015 Aug;105(8):e10-2. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302684. Epub 2015 Jun 11.

Abstract

Several states have passed legislation banning minors from indoor tanning; however, concern has been raised regarding enforcement. We explored the statutes pertaining to enforcement in the first 6 US states to pass legislation banning minors younger than 18 years from indoor tanning. The findings reflect significant variability in enforcement provisions across the 6 states. Further investigations are needed to determine whether the statutes are successful in curbing indoor tanning among youths and ultimately whether indoor tanning bans among minors help to reduce skin cancer incidence.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • California
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Illinois
  • Law Enforcement / methods*
  • Minors / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • State Government
  • Sunbathing / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Texas
  • United States
  • Vermont