§ 20-30-104 - Permits -- Application, renewal, posting, etc. - Arkansas Statutes

20-30-104. Permits -- Application, renewal, posting, etc.

(a) No person shall operate a public swimming pool who does not hold a valid permit issued to him or her by the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) Every person who shall engage in the business of operating a public swimming pool shall procure a permit from the division for each public swimming pool operated.

(c) (1) Any person planning to operate a public swimming pool shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the division. The applications shall be completed and returned to the division with the proper permit fee.

(2) Prior to approval of the application for a permit, the division shall inspect the proposed facility to determine compliance with requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations. The division shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations.

(d) Each permit for public swimming pools shall expire on the December 31 next following its issuance.

(e) Applications for renewal of permits for existing public swimming pools shall be mailed to the operator prior to January 1 of each year. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned, the division shall issue new permits to applicants.

(f) No permit shall be transferred from one (1) location or individual to another.

(g) Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous manner.