Requires freshwater swimming locations to post notices about Naegleria fowleri and creates penalties for non-compliance.
The bill mandates that owners and operators of freshwater swimming locations post notices about the amoeba Naegleria fowleri and how to minimize infection risk. The Department of Environmental Services will provide standard notices at no cost and inspect locations annually. Violators face a $100 civil penalty per day until compliance, with penalties used to offset enforcement costs. The act takes effect upon approval.
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