§ 177.13 Patron Identification and Acknowledgements.
RCNY § 177.13
(a)Patron identification and age verification.
(1)An operator must require that every patron provide a driver's license, or other form of photo identification issued by a government entity or educational institution, indicating that the patron is at least 18 years of age.
(2)No one under eighteen (18) years of age will be permitted to use an ultraviolet radiation device in a tanning facility.
(3)The operator must conspicuously post a sign in or near the facility reception area that reads in prominent print: PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING UV RADIATION DEVICES. PERSONS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MUST PROVIDE A DRIVER LICENSE OR OTHER PHOTO IDENTIFICATION ISSUED BY A GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION BEFORE USING UV RADIATION DEVICES.
(b)Health Risk Advisory. During the patron's initial visit to the tanning facility, the operator must provide the Department's Health Risk Advisory to the patron. The Health Risk Advisory advises the patron of the health risks associated with the use of an ultraviolet radiation device.
(c)Statement of Acknowledgement. No patron may undergo ultraviolet radiation exposure at a tanning facility without reading and signing a Statement of Acknowledgement, in a form prescribed by the Department, that meets the following requirements: (1) The statement of acknowledgement must declare that the patron has read and understands the Health Risk Advisory.
(4)The statement of acknowledgement expires twelve (12) months from the date it was signed. The original signed consent form must be retained by the facility for a period of twelve (12) months and may be retained off-premises provided that an electronic image or copy of the original signed consent form is readily available to the owner, operator or employee responsible for the operation of the ultraviolet radiation device of such facility. (Amended City Record 11/4/2022, eff. 12/4/2022)
