Georgia Code, Title 31, Chapter 45 - Public Swimming Pools

• § 31-45-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "Michelle's Law."
• § 31-45-2 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and safety through the proper design, operation, and maintenance of public swimming pools.
• § 31-45-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term "public swimming pool," "swimming pool," or "pool" means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body...
• § 31-45-4 - Issuance of Permits; Terms of Expiration
  (a) On or after December 31, 2000, a permit shall be obtained from the county board of health in the county in which a...
• § 31-45-5 - Operation Permit Required for Each Public Swimming Pool
  A separate application for an operation permit must be submitted for each public swimming pool. The owner or operator shall apply annually to the...
• § 31-45-6 - Construction of Public Swimming Pools
  Construction of public swimming pools and additions and alterations to such pools may start only upon issuance and receipt of a permit pursuant to...
• § 31-45-7 - Notification for Inspection
  A permittee shall notify the county board of health at the time of completion of the construction of a public swimming pool to permit...
• § 31-45-8 - Inspections by the County Board of Health
  Each public swimming pool shall be inspected by the county board of health to determine compliance with this chapter and with the rules and...
• § 31-45-9 - Suspension or Revocation of Permit
  A permit for a public swimming pool may be suspended or revoked by the county board of health for failure to comply with the...
• § 31-45-10 - Rules and Regulations
  (a) The Department of Public Health shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the construction and operation of public swimming pools. The Department...
• § 31-45-11 - Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
  Each county board of health and its duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter and...
• § 31-45-12 - Inspection of Unregulated Pools
  Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 31-45-13 regarding the applicability of this chapter to the contrary, a resident or owner of an apartment complex...
• § 31-45-13 - Applicability of Chapter
  The provisions of this chapter shall apply only in those counties where local rules and regulations governing public swimming pools are not in effect...

Last modified: October 14, 2016