By the adoption of this chapter, the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
declares its intent to be to regulate in a manner consistent with the interest
of the citizens of the Town of Brookhaven the maintaining and operating of
washing machines, drying machines and dry-cleaning machines. Unattended, such
machines constitute a threat to the safety and welfare of the community. Therefore,
recognizing the need for regulation, the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
does enact this chapter.
Each person who is the owner, operator or manager of a business of maintaining
and operating for hire separate washing machines, drying machines and/or dry-cleaning
machines for personal and individual use, where made available to the public,
shall provide an attendant who is familiar with the operation of such machines
and any other machines installed on the premises used therein and who shall
be in attendance at all times when such machines are made available to hire.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PERSON
Includes an individual, any combination of individuals or a corporation.