Sec. 51A-8. Warnings.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 51A-8 (2026)
Sec. 51A-8. Warnings.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Warning Statement. A tanning facility must give each customer a written statement warning that:
(1)
the customer must use the protective eyewear that the tanning facility provides to avoid damage to the eyes;
(2)
overexposure causes burns;
(3)
repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer;
(4)
abnormal skin sensitivity or burning may be caused by certain:
(A)
foods;
(B)
cosmetics;
(C)
tranquilizers;
(D)
diuretics;
(E)
antibiotics;
(F)
high blood pressure medicines; and
(G)
birth control pills; and
(5)
any person taking a prescription or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician before using a tanning device; and
(6)
it is a violation of County Code § 51A-7 for a person under the age of 18 to use a tanning device.
(b)
In the warning statement required under subsection (a), a tanning facility must tell its customers:
(1)
how much liability insurance it carries for the kinds of injuries listed in subsection (a); or
(2)
that it does not carry liability insurance for the kinds of injuries listed in subsection (a).
(c)
Warning sign. A tanning facility must post a warning sign in any area where a tanning device is used. The Executive must determine the content and size of the warning sign by regulation under Method (3). However, at a minimum, the sign must state that it is a violation of County Code § 51A-13 for a person under the age of 18 to use a tanning device.
(d)
A tanning facility must not claim, or distribute promotional materials that claim, that using a tanning device is safe or free from risk.
(e)
The liability of a facility operator or a manufacturer of a tanning device is not changed by giving the warning under this Section.