Big fines for breaking new indoor tanning bed rules

Businesses that violate new rules banning minors from using artificial tanning beds will face thousands of dollars in fines for each offence, says Alberta Health Services. 
“There are penalties both for individuals and for corporations,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, acting deputy chief medical officer of health. “Our concern is that when young people are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, it puts them at an unnecessary risk of skin cancer, so our position is that all m