NAC444.548. Requirement; application; expiration; posting.

     1. A person shall not operate a temporary mass gathering unless he or she first obtains a permit to do so from the health authority.

     2. A person desiring to obtain a permit to operate a temporary mass gathering must apply to the health authority on an application provided by the health authority. The application must include, without limitation:

     (a) The full name and mailing address of the applicant.

     (b) A statement specifying whether the applicant is a natural person, firm or corporation, and, if the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners.

     (c) The location of the temporary mass gathering.

     (d) A description of the type of temporary mass gathering.

     (e) The inclusive dates and hours of operation of the temporary mass gathering.

     (f) The number of persons that the applicant anticipates will attend the temporary mass gathering.

     3. The application for a permit to operate a temporary mass gathering must be:

     (a) Received by the health authority not later than 30 days before the first day of the temporary mass gathering.

     (b) Signed by the applicant or a person authorized by the applicant to sign on his or her behalf.

     (c) Accompanied by:

          (1) The fee established by the health authority.

          (2) A detailed plan of the site of the temporary mass gathering. The plan must identify:

               (I) The location, types and number of toilet facilities and facilities for hand washing.

               (II) The location and a description of each water station and the source of the water for each station.

               (III) The location and identity of each food establishment, including each temporary food establishment, and the type of food to be served at each establishment.

               (IV) The location, types and number of containers for the collection or storage of solid waste and the name of the provider of the containers.

               (V) The location of the headquarters of the operator.

               (VI) The location of each public bathing or swimming facility and public spa.

     4. The health authority may require an applicant to provide any additional information that the health authority determines is reasonably necessary to protect the public health.

     5. Unless the health authority provides an earlier expiration date, a permit to operate a temporary mass gathering expires at midnight on the 30th day of operation of the gathering. A permit to operate a temporary mass gathering may not be renewed.

     6. A permit to operate a temporary mass gathering must be posted in the headquarters of the operator at the site of the gathering.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R071-03, eff. 10-22-2003)