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Tanning Facilities

Florida Department of Health in Columbia County Environmental Health

  •  386-758-1058
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    Physical Address

    135 NE Hernando Ave 

    Lake City, FL 32055


The Florida Department of Health in Columbia County (DOH-Columbia) monitors the operation of 11 tanning facilities in Columbia County. These facilities are regulated under Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64E-17. All of the tanning devices (beds and booths) are inspected twice a year. This helps to ensure that:

  • The facility itself is being maintained in a sanitary and safe manner
  • The beds, bulbs, and timers are working properly
  • Client information records are being kept up-to-date
  • Warning signs are in locations visible to tanning clients
  • All employees of the facilities are properly trained

Tanning salon operators must successfully complete a State of Florida-approved certification course before applying for an annual operating permit from DOH-Columbia. The annual operating permit fee is $150 for the first tanning device, and $55 for each additional device up to a maximum of $315.

For more information about permitting requirements, please contact Sallie Ford at 386-758-1058.