A tanning facility provides clients with access to tanning beds or booths that expose them to artificially produced ultraviolet light.
Tanning facility operators in PEI are required by law to prohibit access to anyone under age 18 years and must visibly display signage indicating the health hazards associated with using tanning equipment.
Tanning facility operators are responsible for requesting proof of age from a client before offering access to tanning equipment. Written or verbal permission from a parent or guardian is not acceptable.
Tanning facilities will be routinely inspected and are required to operate in accordance with the Public Health Act and Tanning Facility Regulations.
Tanning Facility Inspection Reports
Licensing Requirement
All tanning equipment must be registered every three years. Please use the online form below to register tanning equipment online or submit payment with a completed Tanning Equipment Registration.
Required Information for Licensing
When registering online to operate a tanning facility, you must provide:
- Complete contact information including the civic address of your tanning facility;
- Number of staff;
- Make, model and serial number of all tanning equipment operating in your facility; and
- Full payment of registration fee: $100
Registration Fee
The registration fee for a tanning facility is $100.
Additional Resources
Government of Canada: Guidelines for Tanning Equipment Owners, Operators and Users
Government of Canada: Tanning Beds and Equipment
Government of Canada: Tanning Products
Canadian Cancer Society: Tanning
Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation: Tanning Beds
Canadian Dermatology Association: Indoor Tanning
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the registration valid?
The tanning facility registration is valid for 3 years.
How do I verify that my clients are 18 years of age or older?
It is your responsibility to request proof of age from a client before offering access to tanning equipment. Written or verbal permission from a parent or guardian is not acceptable. Accepted forms of identification include:
- PEI driver’s license;
- Provincial photographic identification card;
- Federal passport, certificate of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident certificate; or
- Any other Canadian document issued federally or provincially that contains the person’s photograph, date of birth and signature.
Can I provide tanning services to someone under the age of 18 with parental consent?
No. A tanning facility is prohibited from providing tanning services to anyone under the age of 18 unless it is prescribed by a health practitioner.
Are there requirements for posting health warning signs?
You are required to maintain signs so they are readily legible and post in your facility as follows:
- Within one metre of each cash register in an unobstructed position where customers can easily view the sign before purchasing access to tanning equipment; and
- Within one metre of each item of tanning equipment in an unobstructed position where customers can easily view the sign before using the tanning service.
If I sell my tanning facility, does the new owner need to apply for a new registration?
Yes. The registration for a tanning facility is not transferable from one owner to another owner. Regardless of when the registration expires, the new owner is required to apply for a new registration before taking ownership of the facility.
If I move to a new location, do I need to apply for a new registration?
Yes. The registration for a tanning facility is not transferable from one location to another.