Tanning businesses

We explain requirements for tanning businesses in Minneapolis.

Definition

Tanning businesses provide rooms or booths that have ultraviolet or similar lamps. The lamps are intended for the radiation of any part of the body for cosmetic or non-medical purposes. 

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Application

In Minneapolis, tanning businesses must be licensed. Before operating a tanning business, the owner or operator must apply for a business license.

See Sun Tanning Facility Application

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

Complaints

Report complaints about a tanning business

Complaints such as:

  • Concerns of unsanitary appearance
  • Other conditions which may be a substantial hazard to public health

Inspections

Tanning businesses are inspected yearly.

Read Minneapolis Ordinance Chapter 232: Suntanning Facilities

Disclaimer

Information on this page should be considered guidelines. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

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Minneapolis Health Department

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Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Center
505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

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Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

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