1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to health; exempting hot tubs on rental
houseboats from regulation as public pools; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.1222, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.1222, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:
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pool intended for seated recreational use, including a hot tub
or whirlpool, that is located on a houseboat that is rented to
the public is not a public pool and is exempt from the
requirements for public pools under Minnesota Rules, chapter
4717.
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(b) The commissioner shall develop rules governing cleaning
and maintenance standards for pools located on houseboats.
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This section is effective the day
following final enactment.
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