R392-400-4. Permit to Operate Required

(1) A person may not operate a temporary mass gathering without a valid written permit issued by the local health officer. (2) The local health officer may exempt a parade from the permit requirement if the operator submits an application as required in Section R392-400-6 and the local health officer determines that the availability of existing public sanitary facilities, drinking water and trash containers is sufficient to protect public health. (3) A temporary mass gathering may not exceed 16 consecutive days unless otherwise approved by the local health officer. (4) The local health officer may attach conditions or grant waivers to a permit, in accordance with this rule, to meet specific public health and safety concerns.