Salons ignoring state regulations - tanTALK

purplelady · 05-07-2006, 10:43 AM

:shy: I recently purchased the tanning salon I've used for the past nine years. My eyes were really opened to all the requirements and competition related to the business! My question is: there is at least one salon nearby that employs underage staff (the state requires that you by 18 and certified) and allows underage tanners (no one under 13 may tan without a doctor's order - this has been in place since 2004). What would you do? I certainly don't want to cause ill feelings but this is illegal. Should I keep my mouth shut and just continue to run my business in the best way possible. Thanks for any help.

caribbean tan man · 05-07-2006, 10:59 AM

seeing your a new owner id say keep your mind on your own salon. dont worry about other salons. there is alot of things new owners have to worry about.(youll see)

as far as the other salon goes just let clients know your state is regulated and you follow the rules.

mr belvedere · 05-07-2006, 01:45 PM

Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone. Is it affecting your business? Your personal or professional image? The community? Your fellow man at large? If so, then you should act. If not, then I wouldn't do anything in this regard. Good luck. -Belvy

Frank · 05-07-2006, 03:39 PM

Purple,

I'm in NC also. Folks with bad business practices hurt all salon owners. I agree your main focus should be on executing your business plan, but these people should be reported to the state regulators because they give all tanning a bad name, that takes money out of your pocket and my pocket. You will be asked to do it in writing, contact info at http://www.ncradiation.net/

Frank
SunFocus

Ezliving_Jim · 05-07-2006, 05:30 PM

Or, a better idea...

Work with your state legislators to repeal all indoor tanning regulations and inspection requirements. Take a clue from South Carolina.

Quit worrying about your competition and focus on your own business.

Now, get back to work.

clubtan1 · 05-07-2006, 06:23 PM

^^^^ All good advice. Stay focused on your business. State regulators really care about just one thing. Collecting that tax from you. It's another way for the govenor to give state jobs to their friends.

purplelady · 05-09-2006, 07:12 AM

Thanks to everyone for the input. Have a great day!

05-07-2006, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
purplelady Join Date: Apr 17 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Salons ignoring state regulations :shy: I recently purchased the tanning salon I've used for the past nine years. My eyes were really opened to all the requirements and competition related to the business! My question is: there is at least one salon nearby that employs underage staff (the state requires that you by 18 and certified) and allows underage tanners (no one under 13 may tan without a doctor's order - this has been in place since 2004). What would you do? I certainly don't want to cause ill feelings but this is illegal. Should I keep my mouth shut and just continue to run my business in the best way possible. Thanks for any help.

05-07-2006, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
caribbean tan man DERFTALK FBI AGENT Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: northeast Age: 48 Posts: 3,632 Rep Power: 46	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations seeing your a new owner id say keep your mind on your own salon. dont worry about other salons. there is alot of things new owners have to worry about.(youll see) as far as the other salon goes just let clients know your state is regulated and you follow the rules.

05-07-2006, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone. Is it affecting your business? Your personal or professional image? The community? Your fellow man at large? If so, then you should act. If not, then I wouldn't do anything in this regard. Good luck. -Belvy __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

05-07-2006, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frank Join Date: Dec 3 2000 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations Purple, I'm in NC also. Folks with bad business practices hurt all salon owners. I agree your main focus should be on executing your business plan, but these people should be reported to the state regulators because they give all tanning a bad name, that takes money out of your pocket and my pocket. You will be asked to do it in writing, contact info at http://www.ncradiation.net/ Frank SunFocus

05-07-2006, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Undisclosed Secure Location Posts: 2,636 Rep Power: 26	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations Or, a better idea... Work with your state legislators to repeal all indoor tanning regulations and inspection requirements. Take a clue from South Carolina. Quit worrying about your competition and focus on your own business. Now, get back to work.

05-07-2006, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 2,114 Rep Power: 57	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations ^^^^ All good advice. Stay focused on your business. State regulators really care about just one thing. Collecting that tax from you. It's another way for the govenor to give state jobs to their friends.

05-09-2006, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
purplelady Join Date: Apr 17 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Re: Salons ignoring state regulations Thanks to everyone for the input. Have a great day!

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