Tanning businesses
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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 body art 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
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