pool review; fee; authority

SB 1490 requires Arizona's environmental department to establish minimum standards for the design and sanitation of public and semipublic swimming pools and bathing places, aiming to prevent water pollution and maintain health conditions. These rules must be developed in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Health Services and align with existing health regulations. The bill directly affects operators of facilities like community pools, hotel pools, and public bathing areas, requiring them to comply with the new standards. The department will oversee implementation and enforcement of these requirements.