Alabama § 22-17B-2 - Restrictions on Use of Tanning Devices.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 22-17B-2 — Restrictions on Use of Tanning Devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-17B-2. Restrictions on Use of Tanning Devices.
The use of a tanning device at a tanning facility in this state is subject to the following restrictions:
(1) No person 16 or 17 years of age shall use a tanning device unless a parent or legal guardian provides written consent signed at the tanning facility.
(2) No person 15 years of age shall use a tanning device unless a parent or legal guardian provides written consent signed at the tanning facility and the parent or legal guardian who signed the written consent is present in the facility during the operation of the device.
(3) No person 14 years of age or under shall use a tanning device unless prescribed by a physician; provided, however, that a person 14 years of age or under may receive a spray tan.
(4) No person shall use a tanning device without the use of protective eyewear.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 22-17B-2
What does Code of Alabama § 22-17B-2 cover?
Section 22-17B-2 ("Restrictions on Use of Tanning Devices.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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