Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-45-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as ‘‘Michelle’s Law.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-45-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3.
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-10 Rules and regulations
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(a) The Department of Public Health shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the construction and operation of public swimming pools. The Department of Public Health shall classify public swimming pools on the basis of size, usage, type, or any other appropriat…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-11 Enforcement of rules and regulations
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Each county board of health and its duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations relating to public swimming pools adopted and promulgated by the Department of Public Health and, in con…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-12 Inspection of unregulated pools
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Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 31-45-13 regarding the applicability of this chapter to the contrary, a resident or owner of an apartment complex that is not subject to regulation under this chapter or local ordinance may request that the county board of health insp…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-13 Applicability of chapter
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The provisions of this chapter shall apply only in those counties where local rules and regulations governing public swimming pools are not in effect on December 31, 2000. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of a county to adopt an ordinance or resol…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-2 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and safety through the proper design, operation, and maintenance of public swimming pools. History. — Code 1981, § 31-45-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3.
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘public swimming pool,’’ ‘‘swimming pool,’’ or ‘‘pool’’ means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation, or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances,…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-4 Issuance of permits; terms of expiration
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(a) On or after December 31, 2000, a permit shall be obtained from the county board of health in the county in which a public swimming pool is located prior to construction or continued operation of a public swimming pool. When the ownership of a public swimming pool changes or i…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-6 Construction of public swimming pools
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Construction of public swimming pools and additions and alterations to such pools may start only upon issuance and receipt of a permit pursuant to Code Section 31-45-4 and shall be in compliance with plans and data submitted in accordance with Code Section 31-45-5 and other data …
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-7 Notification for inspection
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A permittee shall notify the county board of health at the time of completion of the construction of a public swimming pool to permit inspection before the pool is placed in operation. History. — Code 1981, § 31-45-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3.
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-8 Inspections by the county board of health
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Each public swimming pool shall be inspected by the county board of health to determine compliance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health. Pools which open on or after April 1 and which close on or before October 31 shall b…
O.C.G.A. § 31-45-9 Suspension or revocation of permit
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A permit for a public swimming pool may be suspended or revoked by the county board of health for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health. History. — Code 1981, § 31-45-9, enacted by Ga. L. 200…