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DISCUSSION <br /> 1. Indoor Tanning. <br /> Burton Kaplan commented that he is not certain how realistic it is to obtain a physician's signature on the <br /> paperwork for Indoor Tanning for minors. Mr. Kaplan feels it world be difficult to schedule an <br /> appointment with a phy i ian to obtain a signature. <br /> Lalliope Egloff stated that quite often she submits camp forms with a self-addressed stamped envelope <br /> to the doctor. The doctor's office signs the forms and returns the forms in the envelope provided. M . <br /> Egloff does not feel it would be a problem to acquire a physician's signature, especially for something <br /> that is preventative. <br /> Lucy Burton stated that the Board of Health has been discussing the dangers of indoor tanning, <br /> specifically to teenagers and young adults. The Center for Disease Control has stated that those who tan <br /> under the age of 35 have a % higher risk of contracting melanoma. Mang teens and young adults are <br /> tanning which has become a huge activity and is very dangerous. Melanoma is preventable. M . Burton <br /> warted to discuss the topic and see if the Board can limit access to indoor tanning to young adults. The <br /> tanning regulation that the Town of Brewster adopted seems to be a step in the right direction. A public <br /> hearing will be required if the Tern of.Mashpee considers a tanning regulation. <br /> Burton Kaplan suggested that Glen Harrington draft a tanning-regulation similar to Brewster's regulation <br /> and incorporate the suggestions by the members of the Mashpee Board of Health. <br /> Calliope Egloff commented that the Board of Health consider visiting neighboring town Boards of Health <br /> to open the discussion about the dangers of tanning and discuss a regional approach. Ms. Egloff felt than <br /> some of these tanning salons may be ar family business and children of the family, age 14 and older, are <br /> allowed to work in the business. Thee children could easily succumb to peer pressure and allow their <br /> teenage friends access to indoor tanning. <br /> . Medical Marijuana. <br /> Burton Kaplan read an article in the Cape Cod Times on the recreational use of medical marijuana. The <br /> article did not have much information on the medical use. The draft regulations are to be released by the <br /> State of Massachusetts on March 2 , 2013. <br /> Mr. Kaplan continued discussion on the medical marijuana regulations to the net Board of Health <br /> meeting. <br /> NEXT MEETING <br /> The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at :00 PM. As <br /> there was no further business, Lucy Burton made a motion to adjourn the.Public Session of the Board of <br /> Health at 7:55 PM. Calliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Frances �Oulos <br /> Administrative Assistant <br /> Mahpee Board of Health <br /> Attachments <br />