Maine § 1635. - Use of safety equipment in public pools

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1635. — Use of safety equipment in public pools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1635.. Use of safety equipment in public pools

1.  Use of safety equipment by persons who suffer from physical disability or condition.  No person may prohibit the use of a life jacket or similar device in a public swimming pool by any person who suffers, as evidenced by a signed statement of a licensed physician, from any physical disability or condition which necessitates the use of a life jacket or similar device.

2.  Public swimming pool defined.  For the purposes of this section, a public swimming pool is any swimming pool which caters to, offers its facilities or services to or solicits or accepts patronage from the general public.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1635.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1635. cover?

Section 1635. ("Use of safety equipment in public pools") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 1635.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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