Certified Lifeguards

Act 299 of 1931, § 4.1, under "PUBLIC BATHING LAW".

Act 299 of 1931, § 4.1

Section 4.1. Certified Lifeguards.--

(a) An adequate number of certified lifeguards shall be on duty at a recreational swimming establishment when the recreational swimming establishment is open to the public.

(b) The department shall promulgate regulations to determine the number of lifeguards required at a recreational swimming establishment using objective criteria that take into consideration industry standards. The department shall consult with approved certifying authorities and recreational swimming establishments to develop regulations relating to lifeguards.

(4.1 added June 18, 1998, P.L.531, No.75)

Compiler's Note: Section 5 of Act 75 of 1998 provided that

the Department of Health shall promulgate regulations to

implement the addition of section 4.1.