§ 12-61. Purpose, application of article.

The standards and requirements in this article, as authorized by section 12-3, are intended to protect the health, welfare and safety of those attending mass gatherings and of other persons who may be affected by mass gatherings. In applying these standards and requirements to a particular mass gathering, the county health director is hereby authorized to apply more rigid or less rigid standards and requirements as called for by the specific characteristics of the gathering based upon generally recognized public health principles and practices. Any such alteration in the prescribed standards and requirements shall be in writing and shall be sent to the applicant. Necessary facilities and services shall be provided, including, but not limited to those described in this article.

(Ord. of 8-4-75(1), § 2)