Tanning Program

The Scott County Health Department routinely inspects licensed Tanning establishments in Scott County.

Tanning Program

Yearly inspections of tanning facilities are made to assure all tanning equipment is in compliance with Iowa, Scott County and federal law, conditions are sanitary, records are properly kept and staff are knowledgeable about proper use of equipment.
Tanning operators are required to take a Tanning Operator Exam. 

Operators must obtain a permit for their tanning from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

A list of permitted tanning facilities can be found at the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing at:

• https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/tanning

To review the FY19 Tanning, Tattoo, and Swimming Pool Programs Year End Report, visit SCHD's Health Data Page at https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/data-assessments/health-data.  

The following materials are also available on the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Web site:

• State of Iowa Code
  https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/136D.pdf
  Iowa Code Chapter 136D
• Application for Permit to Operate a Tanning Facility
  https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/tanning#permits
• Federal Tan Tax Frequently Asked Questions
  https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/excise-tax-on-indoor-tanning-services-frequently-asked-questions
• Tanning Test for Employees (PDF)
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7vf67np4721Cu27pGXYySZqp-gXZZsMHfsOG1Ph05gANeqA/viewform
• Training Information
  https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/tanning#training-amp-testing

For more information, contact Scott County Health Department Environmental Health at (563) 326-8618 or [email protected]