# Utah Code § 53G-9-208: Sunscreen -- Possession -- Administration -- Immunity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_9_208

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53G-9-208
- **Heading:** Sunscreen -- Possession -- Administration -- Immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-9 / § 53G-9-208

## Text

(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.

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