15 U.S.C. § 8001: Findings

Summary

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 in the United States. In 2004, 761 children aged 14 and under died from unintentional drowning. Having an adult watching at all water places is very important to keep kids safe. Research also shows that fences, barriers, and other safety measures, if put in and used the right way, can greatly cut down on drownings and near-drownings at home pools.

Title 15, §8001

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Congress finds the following:

(1)Of injury-related deaths, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14 in the United States.

(2)In 2004, 761 children aged 14 and under died as a result of unintentional drowning.

(3)Adult supervision at all aquatic venues is a critical safety factor in preventing children from drowning.

(4)Research studies show that the installation and proper use of barriers or fencing, as well as additional layers of protection, could substantially reduce the number of childhood residential swimming pool drownings and near drownings.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.

Short Title

Pub. L. 110–140, title XIV, § 1401, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1794, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’.”

§8001 Findings