§ 68-14-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as “Katie Beth’s Law.”
§ 68-14-802. Part Definitions
For purposes of this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Pool alarm” means a device which emits a sound of at least fifty decibels (50 dB) when a person or an object weighing fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) or more enters the water in a swimming pool, but shall not include swimming protection alarm devices designed […]
§ 68-14-803. Prominent Sign by Sellers of Pools Regarding Alarm Requirement
Each person, enterprise, agency or entity that sells swimming pools to the general public shall post in a prominent place a sign, at least six inches (6″) high and fourteen inches (14″) wide, that reads as follows: STATE LAW REQUIRES A POOL ALARM BE INSTALLED.
§ 68-14-804. Alarm Requirement in Pools
Each person, enterprise, agency or entity that purchases or acquires a swimming pool to be installed after January 1, 2011, shall install and maintain a pool alarm before using or making available for use such swimming pool.
§ 68-14-805. Alarm Installation Required for Final Approval of Electrical Wiring and for Building Permit — Offense
When an electrical inspection is required for approval of the wiring of a swimming pool, the electrical inspector shall not give final approval for such electrical wiring unless a hard-wired swimming pool alarm has been properly installed or the person, enterprise, agency or entity who has acquired the pool provides written proof that a battery […]
§ 68-14-806. Violations — Punishment
A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Second and subsequent offenses shall be punishable by a fine only of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
§ 68-14-807. Exceptions
This part shall not apply to public swimming pools or multi-family residential housing swimming pools, as defined in § 68-14-302.