Health & Saf. Code, § 120175 · Chapter 3. Functions and Duties of Local Health Officers
Health & Saf. Code, § 120175
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Each health officer knowing or having reason to believe that any case of the diseases made reportable by regulation of the department, or any other contagious, infectious or communicable disease exists, or has recently existed, within the territory under his or her jurisdiction, shall take measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of the disease or occurrence of additional cases.
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History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.
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