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(a) No person shall operate a public swimming pool who does not hold a valid permit issued to him or her by the Department of Health.
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(b) Every person who shall engage in the business of operating a public swimming pool shall procure a permit from the department for each public swimming pool operated.
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(1) Any person planning to operate a public swimming pool shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the department. The applications shall be completed and returned to the department with the proper permit fee.
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(2) Before approval of the application for a permit, the department shall inspect the proposed facility to determine compliance with requirements of this chapter and rules. The department shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and rules.
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(d) Each permit for public swimming pools shall expire on the December 31 next following its issuance.
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(e) Applications for renewal of permits for existing public swimming pools shall be mailed to the operator before January 1 of each year. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned, the department shall issue new permits to applicants.
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(f) No permit shall be transferred from one location or individual to another.
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(g) Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous manner.
