Monetary and Civil Penalties

If your salon violates the state's indoor tanning regulation, you could face monetary fines and/ or civil penalties based upon the severity of the public health risk created by the violation.

Violation1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense
Failure to register and/or pay any fee$500.00$1,000.00$5,000.00
Ultraviolet radiation burn requiring medical attention and/or equipment-related injuries$1,000.00$2,000.00$4,000.00
Unsanitary conditions of tanning or tanning-related equipment that could result in the transmission of communicable disease$1,000.00$2,000.00$4,000.00
Failure to provide and/or ensure use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved equipment and eyewear:$500.00$1,000.00$1,500.00
Use of medical lamps and/or noncompliant lamps or filters$1,000.00$2,000.00$3,000.00
Failure to operate a facility in a manner so as not to cause a potential overexposure to nonionizing radiation or potential transmission of a communicable disease or injury:$500.00$1,000.00$5,000.00<


Avoid fines! Use our Indoor Tanning Investigation/Inspection Checklist to help ensure your tanning facility and equipment meet state requirements.