Maine § 2666. - Health and safety
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2666. — Health and safety, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2666.. Health and safety
1. Employment; communicable disease.
2. Nuisance. Any public pool or spa found to be unsanitary, as defined by the department's rules, is declared to be a nuisance.
3. Supervision. Every public pool or spa must be under the supervision of a person as defined in standards by American National Standards Institute and the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals or successor organizations who shall assume the responsibility for compliance with this chapter relating to the safe and sanitary operation and maintenance of a public pool or spa. This chapter may not be construed to require a lifeguard to be on duty when a public pool or spa is open to the public.
4. Anti-entrapment devices required. Every public pool and public spa must comply with the federal swimming pool and spa drain cover standards as specified in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 United States Code, Sections 8001 to 8006. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall enforce the provisions of this subsection provided federal funds are available to cover all costs associated with this enforcement activity. Enforcement includes, but is not limited to, the closure of any public pool or public spa that does not meet the requirements of the federal swimming pool and spa drain cover standards.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2666.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2666. cover?
Section 2666. ("Health and safety") 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 § 2666.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2666." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2666. apply to my situation?
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