29Secretary may order pool disinfection or other action

29 Secretary may order pool disinfection or other action

29 Secretary may order pool disinfection or other action

(1) The Secretary may, by written notice, direct the occupier of premises at which a public swimming pool or spa pool is situated to disinfect the pool, or to take other action, in accordance with the direction, if satisfied that the pool is a risk to public health.

(2) An occupier of premises to whom a direction is given must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty (subsection (2))—20 penalty units.