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Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter providing for the regulation of tanning facilities; amending Section 6-102, by adding definitions; and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE
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CHAPTER 6-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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ยง 6-102. Definitions.
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(37.1) Minor. Any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
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(40.1) Phototherapy device. Equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation and is used by health care professionals in the treatment of disease.
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(51) Tanning Equipment or Device. Equipment that emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation and is used for tanning of the skin, including but not limited to, a sunlamp, ultraviolet lamp, tanning booth or tanning bed. The term also includes any accompanying equipment such as protective eyewear, timers and handrails but does not include the following:
(a) Phototherapy devices utilized by appropriate health care professionals under the direct supervision of a physician trained in the use of phototherapy devices;
(b) Devices used for personal use in a private residence; or
(c) Devices used to apply chemicals to the skin to achieve a bronze color, commonly referred to as spray-on, mist-on or sunless tans.
(52) Tanning Facility. Any place or business that provides consumers with access to tanning equipment or a tanning device for a fee, membership dues or any other form of compensation.
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CHAPTER 6-1000. TANNING FACILITIES
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