(1) Whenever a medical officer of health considers any condition existing at any swimming pool to be dangerous to the public health he or she may order that the swimming pool be closed.
(2) Unless the permit to operate the swimming pool is cancelled or suspended, an order of closure made under paragraph (1) shall remain in force for not more than 72 hours from the time notice thereof is first given to the operator or person in charge of the pool and a person shall not operate or use the swimming pool at any time during the period of suspension of the permit.