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Tanning Facilities

DOH-Putnam Environmental Public Health

The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County inspects all permitted tanning facilities to ensure that minimum health and safety standards are met. There are risks associated with overexposure to ultraviolet light from tanning beds and booths as there are with overexposure to sunlight. Tanning facility staff will advise you about the maximum exposure time for the particular device you will use, the operation of emergency shutoff controls, the requirement for protective eyewear, and the location of personal hygiene facilities. Tanning bed surfaces and protective eyewear must be sanitized between uses.

Permits are valid from October 1 through September 30 and must be applied for and renewed annually.

For more information, visit the Florida Department of Health's Tanning Program.