PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2010 - SECT 36 Disinfection and cleaning of public pools

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2010 - SECT 36

36 Disinfection and cleaning of public pools

(cf Swimming Pools Reg, cll 5, 6 and 9)

(1) The occupier of premises at which a public swimming pool or spa pool is situated must not allow a person to use the pool unless the water in the pool is disinfected in such a way as to minimise the transmission of disease to the other users of the pool.

: Maximum penalty--100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.

(2) The occupier of premises at which a public swimming pool or spa pool is situated must ensure that the pool surrounds, including any toilets or change rooms, are kept clean and in such condition as to minimise the transmission of disease.

: Maximum penalty--100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.

(3) It is a defence to proceedings for an offence under this section if the defendant satisfies the court that the public swimming pool or spa pool was maintained in accordance with any standards prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.