(a) Owners. Each owner of a public or semi-public pool shall operate the pool in conformance with the provisions of this title, the rules and regulations adopted in accordance with this title, and State law as set forth under COMAR, 10.17.01, and is liable for violations of the provisions of this title and State and County rules and regulations. For purposes of this title, the operator of a public or semi-public pool is the agent of the owner of the pool and may be served with a notice under this title on behalf of the owner.
(b) Operators. Each operator of a public or semi-public pool shall operate the pool in conformance with the provisions of this title and the rules and regulations adopted in accordance with this title, and is liable for violations of the provisions of this title and the rules and regulations that occur or continue while the person is acting as operator of the pool.
(c) Reports to Health Officer. A public or semi-public pool owner shall ensure that an injury occurring at a pool that results in death or resuscitation or admission to a hospital is reported to the Health Officer within five days of the incident and that a waterborne illness contracted at a pool is reported to the Health Officer no more than 24 hours after the owner or operator becomes aware of the incident.
(1985 Code, Art. 16, § 16-302) (Bill No. 89-97)