§ 23-22-8. Suspension and revocation of license.
Whenever the department of health shall have reason to believe that any swimming pool, licensed as provided in § 23-22-7, is being maintained in violation of the rules and regulations of the department, or whenever the department has reason to believe that the condition and method of maintenance of any such swimming pool will be detrimental to the health and safety of its users, the department may, pending an investigation and hearing, suspend for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days any license issued under authority of this chapter and the department may, after due notice and hearing, revoke any license if it finds that the swimming pool is being maintained in violation of the rules and regulations of the department, or if the department shall be satisfied that the condition and method of maintenance of the pool will be detrimental to the health and safety of its users. The holder of a license shall upon its revocation promptly surrender it to the department.
History of Section.P.L. 1928, ch. 1198, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 267, § 8; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 180; G.L. 1956, § 23-22-8; P.L. 1962, ch. 11, § 3; P.L. 1982, ch. 80, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 161, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-22 - Licensing of Swimming Pools
Section 23-22-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-22-2. - Rules and regulations.
Section 23-22-3. - Periodic inspection of pools.
Section 23-22-4. - Chemical and bacteriological analyses of water.
Section 23-22-5. - Advice as to sanitary methods.
Section 23-22-6. - License required — Term of license — Application — Fee.
Section 23-22-7. - Issuance or denial of license.
Section 23-22-8. - Suspension and revocation of license.
Section 23-22-9. - Judicial review of license action.
Section 23-22-10. - Duplicate license — Displaying license after suspension or revocation.
Section 23-22-11. - Access and inspection powers.
Section 23-22-12. - Penalty for violations.
Section 23-22-13. - Appropriations and disbursements.