The city council want's public advice on a proposal to drop its public health bylaw as its provisions have been replaced by national legislation.

The Public Health Bylaw dates from September 2006 and regulates and monitors the hygiene of food stalls and food premises, and water quality in commercial spa and swimming pools including geothermal pools.

The council wants feedback on a call to drop the food stalls bylaw.Photo: File.

Food stalls and food premises are governed by the Food Act (2014) which came into force on March 1, 2016. The new requirements replace the provisions of the city council local Public Health Bylaw, making it redundant, says city council communications advisor Emma Cottin.

Also the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 strengthens the responsibility of commercial pool owners to comply with the current New Zealand Standard Pool Water Quality.

The city council proposes revoking the Public Health Bylaw, to avoid duplicating legislation and remove unnecessary regulation. Tauranga City Council will continue to have the ability to investigate complaints and nuisances that may impact public health, under the Health Act 1956.

This proposal is open for public submissions from Thursday, May 12 2016, until Monday, June 13 2016, 5.00pm.

The statement of proposal, existing Public Health Bylaw and submission forms will be available from:

• Council's website www.tauranga.govt.nz

(under the ‘Have Your Say' section);

• Council's Willow Street Customer Service Centre; or
• Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Greerton and Papamoa Libraries.

Please contact Rebecca de Farias on 07 577 7000 or [email protected] with any queries.