(1) Any person working as a swimming instructor or lifeguard at a public swimming pool must be certified by the American Red Cross, the Y.M.C.A., or other nationally recognized aquatic training programs. Swimming instructors must be currently certified in swimming instruction, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lifeguards must be currently certified in lifeguarding, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(2) In addition to any other remedies available to the department, the department may sue to enjoin the operation of any public swimming pool that uses any swimming instructor or lifeguard in violation of subsection (1).
(3) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section which shall include, but not be limited to, defining the terms “swimming instructor,” “lifeguard,” and “nationally recognized aquatic training program.”
History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 90-47; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 514 - Public Swimming and Bathing Facilities
514.0115 - Exemptions From Supervision or Regulation; Variances.
514.021 - Department Authorization.
514.023 - Sampling of Beach Waters; and Public Bathing Places; Health Advisories.
514.0231 - Advisory Committee to Oversee Sampling of Beach Waters.
514.025 - Assignment of Authority to County Health Departments.
514.028 - Advisory Review Board.
514.031 - Permit Necessary to Operate Public Swimming Pool.
514.0315 - Required Safety Features for Public Swimming Pools and Spas.
514.033 - Creation of Fee Schedules Authorized.
514.05 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit; Administrative Fines.
514.06 - Injunction to Restrain Violations.
514.071 - Certification of Swimming Instructors and Lifeguards Required.
514.072 - Certification of Swimming Instructors for People Who Have Developmental Disabilities.