50-53-201. License required -- exemption -- validation. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person may not operate a public swimming pool or public bathing place without annually obtaining a license from the department.
     (2) A separate license is required for each public swimming pool or public bathing place unless more than one public swimming pool is operated on the same premises by the same person, in which case a single license is required for all public swimming pools on the premises.
     (3) The state or a political subdivision of the state owning or operating a public swimming pool or public bathing place is not required to obtain a license under subsection (1) but must comply with the health and safety requirements in 50-53-101 through 50-53-109 and this part and the rules of the department.
     (4) A license issued by the department is not valid unless signed in accordance with 50-53-206 or in accordance with 50-53-207, in the case of an appeal.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 708, L. 1991.