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missmojorising · 23rd July 2006, 05:40 PM

Wow.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/lo...news-headlines

Long IslandTanning salons to warn of cancer risks
JAMES T. MADORE
Newsday Staff Writer

June 29, 2006, 8:12 PM EDT

Tanning salons will have to include on their coupons, fliers and other advertisements a warning about skin cancer and other health risks associated with tanning, under a bill approved by the Suffolk Legislature.

The measure, authored by Deputy Presiding Officer Vivian Viloria-Fisher (D-Setauket), also places greater restrictions on children using tanning beds and other similar devices.

Those under 14 now will be prohibited from going to tanning parlors and people age 14 through 18 will have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The legislature unanimously adopted a less restrictive bill last year. The new measure, approved unanimously Tuesday, will be signed into law by County Executive Steve Levy, according to his spokesman.

Viloria-Fisher added, "We will protect children when they are most susceptible to the harmful effects of tanning, and hopefully save lives over the long term."

missmojorising · 24th July 2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmojorising

Tanning salons will have to include on their coupons, fliers and other advertisements a warning about skin cancer and other health risks associated with tanning, under a bill approved by the Suffolk Legislature.

No one from Long Island posting over here or what?

No, one cares about this?

This is bad, bad, bad for the tanning industry.

Was their anyone representing the tanning industry lobbying against this bill being approved? If so--Who?

23rd July 2006, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
missmojorising Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Simplytantexas Posts: 1,645	Long Island News Wow. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/lo...news-headlines Long IslandTanning salons to warn of cancer risks JAMES T. MADORE Newsday Staff Writer June 29, 2006, 8:12 PM EDT Tanning salons will have to include on their coupons, fliers and other advertisements a warning about skin cancer and other health risks associated with tanning, under a bill approved by the Suffolk Legislature. The measure, authored by Deputy Presiding Officer Vivian Viloria-Fisher (D-Setauket), also places greater restrictions on children using tanning beds and other similar devices. Those under 14 now will be prohibited from going to tanning parlors and people age 14 through 18 will have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The legislature unanimously adopted a less restrictive bill last year. The new measure, approved unanimously Tuesday, will be signed into law by County Executive Steve Levy, according to his spokesman. Viloria-Fisher added, "We will protect children when they are most susceptible to the harmful effects of tanning, and hopefully save lives over the long term." __________________ "Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." E.B. White Mojo's Motto; Hire A Professional Consultant.

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