Member Updates

Working Group Setup with BC Provincal Government Sept 15th

Friday, January 25, 2013
A meeting was held on Sept 15th with the Health Minister and JCTA. The Minister has instructed his staff to move forward with setting up a working group to come up with regulations for the industry What was also noted in the meeting was Vancouver and Prince George could be the next cities to go with a bylaw to ban tanning.… continue reading

Update on Victoria CRD Area Bylaw

Friday, January 25, 2013
Victoria CRD Area salons, We have been informed that the BC Health Minister has signed the Bylaw. We have not heard at this time when the bylaw will come into force. We’ll keep you posted and please let us know if you hear of anything.… continue reading

BC Health Minister Announces Working Group

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Salon Members, As of 10:00 am this morning (Sept 30) the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) passed Resolution B157 asking the Provincial Government to ban those under 18 years of age to tan. The JCTA is pleased to let you know that on Thursday September 15th they had a meeting with the Health Minister and in conclusion a working group will be set up.… continue reading

Voting by Email or in Person– Annual General Meeting – Bylaws

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear JCTA Members, We hope you’ll join the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in Nashville this year at the Smart Tan Downtown Convention.  The AGM is Saturday Oct 15th 2011 from 5pm to 6pm in room 206.… continue reading

Vancouver Coastal Health – Ban Teens – Conference Call Nov 30th

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Vancouver Salon Owners,
 
Conference Call Wednesday November 30th 2011 at 2:00pm PST
 
Call Toll Free: 1-888-289-4573 when the operator asks for the access code enter 7518252#. You will then be placed into the call.
 
We just received a letter from Vancouver Coastal Health and they are planning meetings to discuss sunbed regulation for Vancouver Dec 9th and 12th.… continue reading

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