50-53-202. Application for and right to license. (1) An application for both an original and renewal license to operate a public swimming pool or public bathing place must be made to the department, must contain the information required by the department, and must be accompanied by the fee provided for in 50-53-203.

Terms Used In Montana Code 50-53-202

  • Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 50-53-102
  • officer: means a local health officer as defined in 50-1-101. See Montana Code 50-53-102
  • Public bathing place: means a body of water with bathhouses and related appurtenances operated for the public. See Montana Code 50-53-102
  • Public swimming pool: means an artificial pool and related appurtenances for swimming, bathing, wading, or other aquatic therapy or recreation, including but not limited to natural hot water pools, spas, splash decks, water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools. See Montana Code 50-53-102

(2)A license must be issued to an applicant who has satisfied the requirements for a license provided in part 1, this part, and department rules.

(3)Upon issuing a license, the department shall forward the license to the appropriate local health officer for validation as provided in 50-53-206, if applicable.