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Private Acts of 1951 Chapter 592

SECTION 1. That in counties of this State having a population of not less than 29,000, nor more than 29,100, by the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census, it shall be the duty of all persons operating public places where beer is sold or served to provide toilet facilities for both men and women. Such facilities shall be separate, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be available for inspection at all times while such places serving or selling beer shall be open for business.

It shall be the duty of the Sheriff and of his deputies of counties to which this Act applies to inspect such toilet facilities as frequently as their other duties will permit and to require repairs, sanitation and other necessary changes. Any owner or operator of any place where beer is sold failing to comply with the provisions of this Act or to comply with the directions of the Sheriff of such County with reference to sanitation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, punishable accordingly.

SECTION 2. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: March 16, 1951.