Senate passes bill that would require parental consent for persons under 17 to use tanning beds
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Senate passes bill that would require parental consent for persons under 17 to use tanning beds

Date: May 7, 2014
By: Shannon O'Brien
State Capitol Bureau
Links: HB 1411

Intro: 
Missouri Senate passes a measure that would put restrictions on tanning facilities for the first time in the state's history.
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Wrap: The measure would require parental consent for individuals under 17 years of age to use tanning beds in Missouri.

Penalties would occur for those who do not have parental consent.

The Senate removed a provision to ensure local law enforcement can enforce the bill.

Senator David Pearce said he was divided on the measure because tanning facilities are a legal business.

But, he eventually sided against it.

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Description: "We are putting restrictions on small business and we are creating a penalty provision on this."

The measure comes as a relief for some senators because they say it creates healthier children.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon O'Brien.

Intro: 
Restrictions would be imposed on tanning facilities for the first time ever in Missouri under a measure passed by the Senate Wednesday.
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Wrap: The measure would require parental consent for any person using a tanning bed under the age of 17.

Currently, Missouri has no restrictions on tanning beds.

The Senate removed a provision to ensure local law enforcement will be able to enforce the bill.

Senator Kiki Curls supported the bill.

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Description: "I'm glad that it's being brought before us today, and I'm glad that we're going to be able to finally vote on this so our children are healthy."

Senator David Pearce opposed the measure because he said it imposes restrictions on small businesses.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon O'Brien.