Practice question
A city requires public swimming pools to install functional filtration equipment, test water regularly and correct unsafe water conditions. Assume statutory authority, proper enactment and reasonable technical standards. An owner objects that any restriction on use of private property is unconstitutional. Resolve the police-power issue.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7160, Section 16, general welfare clause: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- City of Manila v. Laguio, Jr., G.R. No. 118127, April 12, 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_118127_2005.html
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