Massachusetts § 212 - Tanning facilities; promotional material; liability not affected by warnings; report of injuries
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 212 — Tanning facilities; promotional material; liability not affected by warnings; report of injuries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 212. Tanning facilities; promotional material; liability not affected by warnings; report of injuries
Section 212. No tanning facility shall claim or distribute promotional material that claims that use of a tanning device is safe and free from risk. The liability of a tanning facility operator or the manufacturer of a tanning device shall not be affected by the giving of the warnings required by section two hundred and nine.
A tanning facility shall send a written report of any injury or complaint of injury to the board of health with a copy to the complainant or injured person. The board shall retain said report for a period of at least one year from the date of receipt thereof and shall allow public inspection thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 212
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 212 cover?
Section 212 ("Tanning facilities; promotional material; liability not affected by warnings; report of injuries") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 212?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 212 apply to my situation?
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