Montana

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

No SUNucate legislation has been enacted.

Comparison to SUNucate

Montana has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

No formal bills

Sources

No enacted statute identified

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Montana does not have any state laws regulating medical spas. The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists and the Board of Nursing have stated that a person does not need to hold any professional license to own or operate a medical spa. People working in a medical spa must adhere to the laws of their licensing boards, and any unlicensed individuals must be appropriately supervised. RNs and LPNs may perform injections as part of a medical treatment plan, but they may not prescribe treatments or diagnose medical conditions.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, Montana would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Medical Spas and Medical Cosmetic/Esthetics Procedures FAQs

Montana Board of Nursing FAQs