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Senator · Senate District 57
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History
- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to ultraviolet nail dryers
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7578
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law and the public health law, in relation to requiring the department of health to review the safety of ultraviolet nail dryers and authorizing the department of health to promulgate any regulations deemed appropriate for governing the use of such devices by any appearance enhancement business
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to increase consumer safety by requiring the Department of Health to review the existing medical and scientific literature, published reports, and articles regarding the potential health hazards associated with the use of ultraviolet nail drying devices, identify any health hazards, and promulgate any necessary regulations based on such findings.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 404-c. sections 2 and 3. The public health law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to section 3550 and adding a new section 3556.
Justification
A recent Archives of Dermatology article implicated UV lamps as a contributing factor in the cases of two women without family histories of skin cancer who developed the disease on their hands, stemming from steady use of the lamps at nail salons. According to a prominent Mayo Clinic-trained dermatologist, "these lights are considered as dangerous as tanning beds."
While tanning beds and tanning parlors have long carried warnings that detail the increased risk of skin cancer and other conditions that result from their use, UV lamps used in nail salons are not subject to this requirement. These lights are increasingly being used by consumers in conjunction with specialty gel nail polish, which is applied like regular nail polish to fingernails (and toenails). While online advertisements tout that these manicures last longer, many users are unaware that exposure to UV light may increase their risk of developing skin cancer.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect in 120 days.
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