Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53G-9-208 - Sunscreen - Possession - Administration - Immunity(1) As used in this section, "sunscreen" means a compound topically applied to prevent sunburn.(2) A public school shall permit a student, without a parent's, physician's, or physician assistant's authorization, to possess or self-apply sunscreen that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.(3) If a student is unable to self-apply sunscreen, a volunteer school employee may apply the sunscreen on the student if the student's parent provides written consent for the assistance.(4) A volunteer school employee who applies sunscreen on a student in compliance with Subsection (3) and the volunteer school employee's employer are not liable for: (a) an adverse reaction suffered by the student as a result of having the sunscreen applied; or(b) discontinuing the application of the sunscreen at any time.Amended by Chapter 354, 2020 General Session ,§ 77, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session ,§ 41, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 293, 2019 General Session ,§ 174, eff. 5/14/2019.Renumbered from § 53A-11-606 by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session ,§ 297, eff. 1/24/2018.Added by Chapter 191, 2017 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/9/2017.