The department conducts inspection on tanning beds and tanning booths that are available for public use in 13 counties in North Iowa. Inspections are conducted to protect people who use tanning facilities from unintended or over exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet radiation may cause eye and skin injury, allergic reactions, premature aging of the skin, skin cancer, eye burns and long term injury to eyes.

During inspections facility records are reviewed; proper signage and labeling is checked; sanitation is reviewed; bed/booth construction, maintenance, and design are checked; and customer protection policies are reviewed.

The tanning facility is charged an inspection fee of $33 per bed or booth up to a maximum of $330.

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