§2661. Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of persons using public pools or spas. [PL 2007, c. 631, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 631, §3 (AMD).
§2662. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW).] 1. Communicable disease. “Communicable disease” is a disease capable of being transmitted from one person to another. [PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW).] 2. Department. “Department” means the Department of […]
§2663. Existing installations 1. Public pool or spa; existing use. Any public pool or spa installed prior to September 19, 1985, may have its existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to the public health, safety or welfare […]
§2664. Rules The department may adopt and enforce rules necessary to protect public health and safety and carry out the provisions of this chapter relating directly to the safe and sanitary design, construction and operation of public pools and spas. [PL 2007, c. 631, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW). PL […]
§2665. Submission of plans A person may not begin construction of a public pool or spa or substantially alter or reconstruct any public pool or spa without first having submitted plans and specifications to the department for review and approval. The department review is limited to matters relating directly to safety and sanitation. [PL […]
§2666. Health and safety 1. Employment; communicable disease. [PL 2007, c. 631, §8 (RP).] 2. Nuisance. Any public pool or spa found to be unsanitary, as defined by the department’s rules, is declared to be a nuisance. [PL 2007, c. 631, §8 (AMD).] 3. Supervision. Every public pool or spa must be under the […]
§2667. Inspections The department may conduct the inspections as it considers necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and has right of entry at any reasonable hour to public pools or spas for this purpose. [PL 2007, c. 631, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW). PL 2007, c. […]
§2668. Closure The department may close any public pool or spa for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 631, §10 (AMD).] Before closing a public pool or spa, the department shall issue a notice in writing enumerating instances of failure to comply with the law or rules. The […]
§2669. Penalties The department may seek injunctive or other appropriative judicial relief for violations of any provisions of this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 150 (NEW).
