What is the minimum age requirement for UV tanning services in California for an Itan franchise?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must comply with all federal and state licensing and other regulatory requirements relating to the operation of your Salon. A federal law imposes a 10% national sales tax on UV tanning services. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the labeling of tanning equipment and places limits on the amount of time a person can be exposed to UV tanning. The FDA also requires adherence to certain specifications for timers and bulbs and restricts certain representations about indoor tanning services. Many state and local governments have also implemented laws and regulations to regulate businesses offering indoor tanning services, including laws that establish a minimum age requirement for persons who use indoor tanning services. In California, customers must be 18 or older to receive UV tanning services. There may be other laws and regulations that apply to your Salon. We strongly suggest you investigate these laws before buying this franchise.
Source: Item 1 — FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the minimum age requirement for customers to receive UV tanning services in California is 18 years or older. This regulation is part of the state and local laws that Itan franchisees must adhere to.
For a prospective Itan franchisee in California, this means they must verify the age of their customers before providing UV tanning services. Failure to comply with this regulation could result in legal penalties and fines. It is the franchisee's responsibility to understand and implement procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including age verification for UV tanning services.
Itan also advises potential franchisees to investigate all applicable laws and regulations before buying the franchise, highlighting the importance of due diligence in understanding the legal landscape of operating an Itan salon in California. This includes not only age restrictions but also other potential regulations that may impact the business.