as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/24/2012 10:19am
A bill for an act
relating to health; expanding application of the swimming pond exemption;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 144.1222, subdivision 5.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 144.1222, subdivision 5,
is amended to read:
(a) A public swimming pond deleted text begin in existence
before January 1, 2008,deleted text end is not a public pool for purposes of this section and section
157.16, and is exempt from the requirements for public swimming pools under Minnesota
Rules, chapter 4717.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a public swimming pond must meet the
requirements for public pools described in subdivisions 1c and 1d.
(c) For purposes of this subdivision, a "public swimming pond" means an artificial
body of water contained within a lined, sand-bottom basin, intended for public swimming,
relaxation, or recreational use that includes a water circulation system for maintaining
water quality and does not include any portion of a naturally occurring lake or stream.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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