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Cancer survivors support teen tanning booth ban

Posted at 11:55 AM, Feb 10, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-10 12:55:52-05

Skin cancer survivors and a dozen like-minded organizations have testified in support of a bill that would ban tanning beds to those younger than 18 years old.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the bill would forbid anyone 17 or under from tanning devices. It would also allow the Kansas Board of Cosmetology to impose a maximum fine of $250 on tanning businesses for every violation of the law.

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The bill's hearing before the House Health and Human Services Committee coincided with the annual lobbying day of the Cancer Action Network affiliated with the American Cancer Society.

Hilary Gee of the Cancer Action Network said a 2013 survey indicated that 69 percent of Kansas voters supported protection of children and teenagers from indoor tanning devices.