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Effective October 1, 2019, it is unlawful for tanning facilities to allow minors under the age of 18 years to use a tanning device, which includes sunlamps, tanning booths, or tanning beds (Chapter 441, 2019 Legislative Session). This does not apply to the therapeutic use of a tanning device when prescribed by a health care provider.
Owners and operators of tanning facilities shall post, in a prominent location, a notice approved by the Department which can be downloaded here.
Maryland MDH Cancer-Related Surveillance Data and Reports
Maryland Environmental Public Health Tracking
For more information, contact the MDH Bureau of Environomental Health Helpline toll-free at 1-866-703-3266.
Inquires may also be sent via e-mail:
mdh.envhealth@maryland.gov