§ 3132. Definitions.
§ 3132. Definitions. The following terms shall have the indicated meanings when used in this subchapter. (1) “Bioterrorism” is the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any such microorganism, virus, infectious substance or […]
§ 3133. Control of health-care supplies.
§ 3133. Control of health-care supplies. (a) The public health authority may purchase and distribute antitoxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics and other pharmaceutical agents or medical supplies that it deems advisable in the interest of preparing for or controlling a public health emergency without any additional legislative authorization. (b) Definitions for the purpose of […]
§ 3134. Destruction of property.
§ 3134. Destruction of property. To the extent practicable and consistent with the protection of public health, prior to the destruction of any property under this subchapter, the public safety authority or public health authority shall institute appropriate civil proceedings against the property to be destroyed in accordance with the existing laws and rules of […]
§ 3135. Medical examination and testing during public health emergency.
§ 3135. Medical examination and testing during public health emergency. During a state of emergency, the following rules shall apply: (1) Medical examinations or tests may be performed by any qualified person authorized to do so by the public safety authority. (2) Medical examinations or tests must not be such as are reasonably likely to […]
§ 3136. Isolation and quarantine during public health emergency.
§ 3136. Isolation and quarantine during public health emergency. The following isolation and quarantine procedures shall be in effect during a state of emergency: (1) General authority. — The public safety authority may exercise, for such period as the state of emergency exists, the following emergency powers over persons: a. To establish and maintain places […]
§ 3137. Vaccination and treatment during public health emergency.
§ 3137. Vaccination and treatment during public health emergency. During a state of emergency, the public safety authority may exercise, for such period as the state of emergency exists, the following emergency powers: (1) To direct vaccination of persons as protection against infectious disease and to prevent the spread of contagious or possibly contagious disease. […]
§ 3138. Collection of laboratory specimens; performance of tests during public health emergency.
§ 3138. Collection of laboratory specimens; performance of tests during public health emergency. During a state of emergency, the public health authority may, for such period as the state of emergency exists, collect specimens and perform tests on any person or animal, living or deceased, and acquire any previously collected specimens or test results that […]