TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 13 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY, BY ADDING SECTION 13-7-47 TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM USING SOURCES OF NONIONIZED RADIATION WHICH IS USED IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE TANNING OF HUMAN SKIN.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 7, Title 13 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 13-7-47.    A registrant shall not allow an individual less than eighteen years of age to use a nonionizing radiation source registered with the department by the registrant."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.