Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014

Warning signs

11. (1) The owner or manager of a sunbed business shall ensure that warning signs in such form as may be prescribed intended to inform the public of the health risks associated with the use of sunbeds and containing such other information as may be prescribed are displayed in such manner as may be prescribed on the sunbed premises or the website of the sunbed business concerned.

(2) The owner or manager of a website or social media site that promotes the sale, use or hire of sunbeds shall ensure that warning signs prescribed under subsection (1) are displayed in the manner prescribed under that subsection on the website or social media site concerned.

(3) Information included in warning signs prescribed under subsection (1) may include information relating to—

(a) the adverse health effects of the use of sunbeds generally, and

(b) the prohibition on the use of sunbeds by persons under 18 years of age.

(4) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence.