Medical Officer Of Health Supports Tanning Ban

The Northwestern Health Unit is fully behind legislation that would ban the sale of tanning services to people under the age of 18.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. James Arthurs says evidence shows that radiation from tanning beds is extremely harmful to young teens.
Arthurs says tanning beds increase the risk of skin cancer and he is in favour of the legislation.
Health Minister Deb Matthews introduced the bill today.
It would also require operators to request ID from anyone who appears to be under 25 and set fines up to $25,000 for those who break the rules.
The minority Liberals will need support from at least one of the opposition parties to pass the bill, which will likely come from the NDP.
The New Democrats have been lobbying for a ban for years.