Bill > S205

This bill clarifies and modifies North Carolina's swimming pool regulations, specifically addressing private pools in single-family dwellings. The legislation prevents local boards of health from creating rules about private pools serving single-family homes, even when those pools are rented through sharing economy platforms. The bill explicitly defines key terms like "public swimming pool," "artificial swimming lagoon," and "sharing economy platform," and expands the existing exemption for private pools to include scenarios where homeowners might rent out their pool for a fee. For private pools rented through platforms like Airbnb or VRBO, the bill stipulates that such pools must still be maintained in good and safe working order, ensuring basic safety standards. The legislation also moves some definitional language from the main text to a new subsection, providing more clarity about what constitutes different types of pools. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to understand and implement the new regulations. The overall intent appears to be providing more flexibility for homeowners while maintaining basic safety expectations for pools used by guests.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S205