§ 31-45-4 - Issuance of permits; terms of expiration
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    31-45-4   (2010)
   31-45-4.    Issuance of permits; terms of expiration 
      (a)  On  or after December 31, 2000, a permit shall be obtained from the county  board of health in the county in which a public swimming pool is located  prior to construction or continued operation of a public swimming pool.  When the ownership of a public swimming pool changes or if the pool is  leased by the owner, it shall be the responsibility of the new owner or  lessee to secure a permit issued in his or her name.
(b)  Unless  suspended or revoked, a swimming pool operation permit shall be valid  for the period of operation specified in the application, but in no  event shall it be valid for more than 12 months.