15 U.S.C. § 8006

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 8006 - Education and awareness program

(a) In general

The Commission shall establish and carry out an education and awareness program to inform the public of methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in swimming pools and spas. In carrying out the program, the Commission shall develop-

(1) educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa manufacturers, service companies, and supply retail outlets, including guidance on barrier and drain cover inspection, maintenance, and replacement;

(2) educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa owners and operators, consumers, States, and Indian Tribes; and

(3) a national media campaign to promote awareness of swimming pool and spa safety.

(b) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for fiscal year 2023 $2,500,000 to carry out the education and awareness program authorized by subsection (a).

15 U.S.C. § 8006

Pub. L. 110-140, §1407, 121 Stat. 1799; Pub. L. 117-328, div. BB, title IV, §403, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5563.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2022- Pub. L. 117-328 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to establishment of a pool and spa safety education program.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110-140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.

Commission

The term "Commission" means the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

barrier

The term "barrier" includes a natural or constructed topographical feature that prevents unpermitted access by children to a swimming pool, and, with respect to a hot tub, a lockable cover.