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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – A new Wyoming law requires parental

consent for people 18 or younger before they’re allowed to soak in

ultraviolet rays at a tanning salon.

     Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed a bill last week making it a

misdemeanor violation to allow a child under 15 to use an

ultraviolet tanning device unless their parent consents in writing

and is present during the tanning.

     The law taking effect in July also requires that teenagers

between 15 and 18 must have written consent from their parent or

legal guardian before being allowed to use an ultraviolet tanning

device.

     Democratic State Rep. Lori Millin of Cheyenne sponsored the

legislation. She has said she was surprised at the lack of tanning

regulation.