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28Temporary closure of public swimming pools and spa pools
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#### 28 Temporary closure of public swimming pools and spa pools
28 Temporary closure of public swimming pools and spa pools
> > (1) The Secretary may, by written order served on the occupier of premises at which a public swimming pool or spa pool is situated, direct the pool to be closed for use by members of the public until the order is revoked, if satisfied on reasonable grounds that the pool is a risk to public health.
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> > (2) An order must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for the making of the order.
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> > (3) A person on whom an order has been served must comply with the terms of the order while it remains in force.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > (4) A person on whom an order has been served must, while the order remains in force, display a copy of the order in a conspicuous place at or near each entrance to the pool.
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> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
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> > (5) The Secretary must, by written notice served on the occupier of the premises, revoke an order if satisfied on reasonable grounds that the public swimming pool or spa pool in relation to which the order is in force is no longer a risk to public health.