C-5.2 - Act to prevent skin cancer caused by artificial tanning

Section 6 Disposition versions

2013-02-11

6. A minor is prohibited from

(1)  purchasing for himself or herself artificial tanning services provided by a tanning salon, using such services or purchasing them for others;

(2)  being found in a tanning salon room where UV equipment used for artificial tanning is installed, without a legitimate excuse; and

(3)  falsely holding himself or herself out to be of full age in order to obtain artificial tanning services or have access to a room described in subparagraph 2.

A minor who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and liable to a maximum fine of $100.

In proceedings for a contravention of this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove that he or she was of full age at the time.

2012, c. 16, s. 6.