Section 136 Public bathing places and drying grounds.

The commissioners may from time to time by special order as herein defined, but not otherwise, purchase, rent, or otherwise provide, either within the limits of the special Act, or at a reasonable distance therefrom, suitable and convenient land and buildings, in a situation and according to plans to be approved of by the inspector, to be used for public baths and wash-houses, and public open bathing places and public drying grounds, for the use and accommodation of the inhabitants within the limits of the special Act, in washing and drying clothes and other articles, and may fit up the same respectively with all requisite and proper conveniences, and from time to time enlarge, renew, and repair the same respectively, and afford the use thereof respectively to such inhabitants, at such reasonable charges, and under and subject to such regulations, as the commissioners may deem expedient; and every person who offends any such regulations shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding F1F2£25level 1 on the standard scale for every such offence.