Tanning Facilities
In order to help protect the health of the citizens of Monongalia County that utilize tanning beds, the Monongalia County Health Department regulates all tanning facilities in Monongalia County.
Regulation of tanning facilities will help to ensure that tanning facilities adhere to the minimum age of participants in accordance with the WV Legislative Rules Governing Tanning Facilities, that tanning equipment used by participants is being properly sanitized between participants, and that the tanning facility is being operated in a safe and sanitary manner. |
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The Monongalia County Health Department Tanning Regulation was passed by the Board of Health on September 29, 2016. The regulation will go into effect on January 1, 2017. All tanning facilities must register with the Health Department and obtain a Tanning Facility Certificate by January 2, 2017. Fee for a Tanning Facility Certificate is based on the number of tanning devices:
1 - 5 devices: $200 |
6 - 10 devices: $300 |
11 or more devices: $400 |
The regulation is based on State of West Virginia legislation, Senate Bill No. 464 that passed in 2013 concerning tanning facilities and prohibiting minors from using a tanning facility in West Virginia. It includes provisions for proof of age requirements; no one under the age of fourteen (14) will be allowed to use the tanning facility and anyone between the ages of fourteen (14) and eighteen (18) must have a parent or guardian present. The regulation will also contain sanitary requirements and tanning facility operator training requirements.
