About the tanning tax

April 2, 2010 at 2:21AM

What: The health care overhaul includes a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning.

When: It takes effect July 1.

Details: The tax applies to the use of tanning beds, sunlamps and stand-up booths, but not to spray tans or lotions. Specifically, it covers electronic products designed for tanning that use one or more ultraviolet lamps with wavelengths between 200 and 400 nanometers.

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