If you are in danger, call 911. If you need to exit this website quickly, click on the ESCAPE button. This button will immediately open a browser window for weather.com and replace your current window with google.com.
Skip to agency navigation
Skip to main content

Official website

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means it's official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Laws, Regulations, and Guidance

    Federal Indoor Tanning Laws, Regulations, and Guidance

    eCFR :: 21 CFR 1040.20 -- Sunlamp products and ultraviolet lamps intended for use in sunlamp products.

    State Indoor Tanning Home Laws, Regulations, and Guidance

    Act 41 of 2014- Indoor Tanning Regulation Act

    Please note: Act 41 only pertains to indoor UV services.

    Patron Age Restrictions and Time Limits

    • Person(s) 17 years of age are permitted to use a tanning facility with the written authorization of the person’s parent or legal guardian, and no person(s) 16 years of age or younger are permitted to use a tanning facility.
    • Operators shall limit a customer’s tanning session duration and frequency to the maximums recommended by the manufacturer for each bed/booth.

    Training

    • All staff/personnel operating the equipment must be trained and have proof of training. This could be a certification or signed statement. Signed statements are reviewed by the department to determine whether they meet the requirements of Act 41.
    • A minimum of one trained operator must be present on-site while tanning equipment is in operation.