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The sign shall contain the following warning:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION\n\n\t\t\tRepeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause chronic sun damage to the skin characterized by wrinkling, dryness, fragility, and bruising of the skin, and skin cancer.\n\n\t\t\tFailure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or permanent injury to the eyes.\n\n\t\t\tMedications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Consult a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse before using a sunlamp if you are using medications, have a history of skin problems, or believe you are especially sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women taking oral contraceptives who use this product may develop discolored skin.\n\n\t\t\tIF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM USE OF AN ULTRAVIOLET SUNLAMP.\n\nB\n\nA tanning facility shall post a warning sign, one sign for each tanning device, in a conspicuous location that is readily readable to a person about to use the device. The sign shall contain the following:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION\n\n1\n\nFollow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of this device.\n\n2\n\nAvoid too frequent or lengthy exposure. As with natural sunlight, exposure can cause serious eye and skin injuries and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause skin cancer.\n\n3\n\nWear protective eyewear. 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This law was first created in 1990. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 776 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1990 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2004, chapter 855<\/a>; in 2023, chapter 183<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1487711,"object_type":"law","relational_id":372949,"identifier":"59.1-310.4","token":"59.1\/24.1\/59.1-310.4","url":"\/59.1-310.4\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/59.1-310.4\/","token":"59.1\/24.1\/59.1-310.4","dublin_core":{"Title":"Warning signs","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 59.1-310.4","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> A tanning facility<\/span> shall post a warning sign in a conspicuous location where it is readily readable by persons<\/span> entering the establishment. The sign shall contain the following warning:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION

\t\t\tRepeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause chronic sun damage to the skin characterized by wrinkling, dryness, fragility, and bruising of the skin, and skin cancer.

\t\t\tFailure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or permanent injury to the eyes.

\t\t\tMedications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Consult a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse before using a sunlamp if you are using medications, have a history of skin problems, or believe you are especially sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women taking oral contraceptives who use this product may develop discolored skin.

\t\t\tIF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM USE OF AN ULTRAVIOLET SUNLAMP. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> A tanning facility<\/span> shall post a warning sign, one sign for each tanning device<\/span>, in a conspicuous location that is readily readable to a person<\/span> about to use the device. The sign shall contain the following:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of this device. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Avoid too frequent or lengthy exposure. As with natural sunlight, exposure can cause serious eye and skin injuries and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause skin cancer. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Wear protective eyewear. Failure to use protective eyewear may result in severe burns or permanent damage to the eyes. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Do not sunbathe before or after exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlamps. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Consult a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse before using a sunlamp if you are using medication, have a history of skin problems, or believe you are especially sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women using oral contraceptives who use this product may develop discolored skin.\n\t\t\t\tIF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM USE OF THIS DEVICE. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nWARNING SIGNS (\u00a7 59.1-310.4)\n\nA. A tanning facility shall post a warning sign in a conspicuous location where\nit is readily readable by persons entering the establishment. The sign shall\ncontain the following warning:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION\t\t\tRepeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation\nmay cause chronic sun damage to the skin characterized by wrinkling, dryness,\nfragility, and bruising of the skin, and skin cancer.\t\t\tFailure to use\nprotective eyewear may result in severe burns or permanent injury to the\neyes.\t\t\tMedications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet\nradiation. Consult a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse before\nusing a sunlamp if you are using medications, have a history of skin problems,\nor believe you are especially sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women\ntaking oral contraceptives who use this product may develop discolored\nskin.\t\t\tIF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM USE OF AN\nULTRAVIOLET SUNLAMP.\n\nB. A tanning facility shall post a warning sign, one sign for each tanning\ndevice, in a conspicuous location that is readily readable to a person about to\nuse the device. The sign shall contain the following:\n\t\t\tDANGER: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION\n\n 1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of this device.\n\n 2. Avoid too frequent or lengthy exposure. As with natural sunlight, exposure\n can cause serious eye and skin injuries and allergic reactions. Repeated\n exposure may cause skin cancer.\n\n 3. Wear protective eyewear. Failure to use protective eyewear may result in\n severe burns or permanent damage to the eyes.\n\n 4. Do not sunbathe before or after exposure to ultraviolet radiation from\n sunlamps.\n\n 5. Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet\n radiation. Consult a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse before\n using a sunlamp if you are using medication, have a history of skin problems,\n or believe you are especially sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women or women\n using oral contraceptives who use this product may develop discolored skin.\n \t\t\t\tIF YOU DO NOT TAN IN THE SUN, YOU WILL NOT TAN FROM USE OF THIS DEVICE.\n\nHISTORY: 1990, c. 776; 2004, c. 855; 2023, c. 183.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}