Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on January 30, 2007, to require registration and regulation of tanning facilities, including state standards, safety inspections, a $100 registration application fee and annual fees of $50. The bill would mandate that individuals be given a written cautionary statement before being allowed to use a tanning device, and sign an acknowledgement

The vote was 83 in favor, 22 opposed and 5 not voting

(House Roll Call 375 at House Journal 44)

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Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and members of the House: More fines, fees and permits. My wife works for a dermatologist. People already know it’s not good. This is unnecessary and a slippery slope of further regulation.”