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Mich. bills bar minors from using tanning salons

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In this Jan. 14, 2010, file photo, Katie Donnar, 18, shows the scar from where melanoma was on the calf of her leg, in front of a tanning bed like the one she used at her home and at the tanning salons (AP Photo) In this Jan. 14, 2010, file photo, Katie Donnar, 18, shows the scar from where melanoma was on the calf of her leg, in front of a tanning bed like the one she used at her home and at the tanning salons (AP Photo)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan doctors and cancer survivors are calling on the Legislature to prohibit minors from using tanning salons.
    
Democratic-sponsored legislation announced Thursday would make it a misdemeanor for a salon owner to allow patrons under age 18 to tan.
    
The Michigan Dermatological Society says indoor tanning has been linked with an increased risk of skin cancer, especially for girls who start tanning at a young age.
    
Current law requires indoor tanners to sign a statement saying they understand the health risks. Minors need their parents' to sign the paper, too.
    
The bills are sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jim Townsend of Royal Oak and must clear the GOP-controlled Legislature. He also proposes making tanning salons register with the state and pay a $75 annual license fee.

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House Bills 4404-05: http://1.usa.gov/10o15ly

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