Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that removes certain regulations governing the use of light-based medical devices for hair removal in Ohio.

Highlights:

• Requires laser hair removal professionals to receive a minimum 8 hours of training regarding light-based procedures and tissue interaction (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Laser hair removal professionals” as an individual who applies a light-based medical device to a patient for hair removal and who is a licensed cosmetic therapist or has completed 750 hours of a cosmetic therapy course (Sec. 1).

• Repeals the requirement for a physician to examine an initial application of a certain form of laser hair removal before continuation of treatment (Sec 1).

• Requires a physician to examine a patient prior to laser hair removal to ensure the proper light-base device is used (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits physicians from observing more than five laser hair removal professionals at once (Sec. 1).

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