For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
shall mean any equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation,
used by a health care professional in the treatment of disease.
shall mean an amount equal to the pro-rated value of the
remaining time on a tanning facility contract at the time of a tanning
facility closure. Initiation and processing fees, if any, shall be
included if such fees were paid within two years of the date of the
tanning facility closure.
shall mean equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation
with wavelengths between two hundred and four hundred nanometers which
is used to tan the skin. Tanning devices include but are not limited
to sunlamps, tanning booths or tanning beds. When reference is made
to a tanning device, reference includes all equipment used in conjunction
with the device, such as protective eye wear, timers and handrails.
shall mean any business establishment which provides tanning
devices for use by its members or the general public.
shall mean the discontinuation or relocation of a tanning
facility in a manner, and at the location, specified in the tanning
facility contract. This shall not include temporary closures for a
period of two weeks or less or for closures of a longer duration in
order to make repairs or alterations to existing facilities.
shall mean a contract in the form and manner described by
California Civil Code Section 1812.80 et seq., between a health club
and consumer for health club services.
(Prior code § 6365(a); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)
The provisions of this section do not apply to a phototherapy
device used by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
or health care professional who is trained in the use of phototherapy
devices.
(Prior code § 6365(b); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)
1.
Warning Sign to Be Posted. A tanning facility licensed pursuant
to this chapter shall post a warning sign in any area where a tanning
device is used. The sign shall read as follows:
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DANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
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(a)
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Follow Instructions.
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(b)
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Avoid too frequent or too lengthy exposure. As with natural
sunlight, exposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions.
Repeated exposure may cause chronic sun damage characterized by wrinkling,
dryness, fragility and bruising of the skin, and skin cancer.
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(c)
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Wear protective eye wear.
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FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR MAY RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.
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(d)
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Ultraviolet radiation from sun lamps will aggravate the effects
of the sun. Therefore, do not sunbathe before or after exposure to
ultraviolet radiation.
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(e)
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Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet
radiation. Consult a physician before using a sunlamp if you are using
medications, have a history of skin problems, or believe you arc especially
sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women on birth control pills
who use this product may develop discolored skin.
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IF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM THIS
DEVICE.
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2.
Term of Tanning Facility Contract. No tanning facility operating
in the City of West Hollywood shall contract to provide tanning facility
services for a period of time beyond which the tanning facility has
an ownership or leasehold interest to operate such tanning facility.
4.
Disclosure Statement. All tanning facility contracts entered
into in the City of West Hollywood shall be accompanied by a disclosure
statement which shall read:
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NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
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In the event of a tanning facility closure, you may have additional
protections afforded by local law beyond those provided to you under
state law. For more information, contact the City of West Hollywood
City Clerk, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, California 90069-4314.
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5.
Compliance Period. All tanning facilities shall comply with
the requirements of this chapter on or before August 16, 1990.
(Prior code § 6365(c); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)
The bond requirements for a tanning facility shall be the same as those found in Section 5.64.040.
(Prior code § 6365(d); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)
The administrations of refunds provisions found at Section 5.64.050 shall control the administration of refunds in the event of a tanning facility's closure.
(Prior code § 6365(e); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)
