"We have great, sunny weather in our district, so over-use of sunbeds doesn't appear to be a big issue for us.
"Anecdotally, we are hearing that young people are more likely to use spray tan, as it is seen as safer and more desirable."
The Auckland bylaw also covers tattooing, body piercing, hair removal and nail services.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer says tanning devices that emit ultraviolet radiation can cause cancer. Its analysis showed the risk of melanoma increased by 75 per cent when the use of tanning devices started before age 30.
New Zealand has one of the world's highest rates of melanoma, with more than 300 deaths each year.
Cancer Society Auckland chief executive John Loof urged the Government to follow Australia's example and ban commercial sunbeds.
"Sunbeds are dangerous and unnecessary and they significantly increase the risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and the risk of developing melanoma at an early age."