SEC. 53. Responsibility of the Local Health Authority.—
The local health authority concerned shall:
Inspect the state of sanitation of public swimming or bathing
places;
Ascertain if their personnel are examined regularly for the
presence of any infectious or contagious disease;
Enforce rules and regulations of the Department under this
Chapter; and
Recommend to the Department the revocation of their permits when
it is deemed necessary for the protection of public health.
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CitationPD 856 Section 53 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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