THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER – TRENTON — In a nod to “the documented and well-understood risks associated with the misuse of indoor tanning,” Gov. Chris Christie tonight signed a bill prohibiting teens under 17 from using tanning beds and 14-year-olds from getting a spray tan.
The bill would allow 17-year-olds to use a tanning salon provided a parent or guardian accompanies the child at the first visit to give consent.
Christie took the unusual step of including a “signing statement” with his announcement to explain why he supported tougher government restrictions on the tanning industry, even though New Jersey already had a tough law.
Tanning salon owners told lawmakers during the hearings on the bill, (A2142) that further regulations would threaten their businesses and could lead to layoffs.
Read more at the Newark Star-Ledger.
