§16-2-13. Local Health Officer; Powers and Duties
(a) A local health officer serves as the executive officer of the local board and under its supervision, a local health officer shall administer and enforce state rules, local rules, and local health department rules within the local board of healths service area. (b) A local health officer has the following additional powers which may […]
§16-2-14. Financial Responsibilities of Appointing Authorities for Local Boards of Health; Levies; Appropriation of County or Municipal General Funds for Public Health Purposes; State Funding
The appointing authorities for local boards of health shall provide financial support for the operation of the local health department. The county commission of any county or the governing body of any municipality in which a local board of health is established, or the county commission of any county or the governing body of any […]
§16-2-15. Obstructing Local Health Officers and Others in the Enforcement of Public Health Laws; Other Violations; Penalties
Any person who willfully obstructs any local health officer, public health nurse, sanitarian or any other person charged with the enforcement of any public health law, in the performance of that person's legal duties in enforcing the law, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less […]
§16-2-16. Food Handler Examinations and Cards
A food handler permit or card issued pursuant to the procedures put in place by a local county health department shall be valid for at least one year but not longer than three years. The permit or card shall be valid in all counties of this state, if the applicant pays an additional fee not […]
§16-2-17. Event Permit Fees Good for a Year, Reciprocity From Other State Health Departments
(a) A temporary food service permit issued by a local or county health department to an in-state vendor in their county of residence for preparing and selling non-potentially hazardous foods at a festival, scheduled event, or similar activity which is valid for any time period less than annual and any permit fee paid shall be […]
§16-2-6. Appointment to and Composition of Municipal Boards of Health; Qualifications; Number of Appointees
A municipal board of health is composed of five members selected and appointed by vote of the governing body of the municipality. Each member appointed to a municipal board of health shall be a resident of the municipality. No more than two members who reside in the same municipal ward may be appointed and no […]
§16-2-7. Appointment to and Composition of County Boards of Health; Qualifications; Number of Appointees
A county board of health is composed of five members selected and appointed by vote of the county commission. Each member appointed to the county board of health shall be a resident of the county. No more than two members who reside in the same magisterial district may be appointed and no more than two […]
§16-2-8. Appointment to and Composition of Combined Local Boards of Health; Qualifications; Number of Appointees
A combined local board of health is composed of at least five members. The number of combined local board of health members to be selected by each participating county or municipality shall be established by agreement of the participating counties or municipalities. No more than one half of the members of a combined local board […]
§16-2-9. Local Board of Health; Terms of Appointment; Reappointment; Oath of Office; Vacancies; Removal; Compensation; Expenses
(a) The term of office for members selected and appointed to a local board of health pursuant to the provisions of this article is five years. Members may serve until their duly qualified successors are selected and appointed by vote of the original appointing authority. Members may be reappointed for additional terms of five years. […]
§16-2-10. Local Board of Health; Meetings; Attendance; Bylaws; Quorum; Chairperson Selection, Powers and Duties
(a) A local board of health shall meet as often as necessary to orderly and efficiently execute its duties and exercise its powers but, no fewer than six times per year. Members of a local board of health shall attend board meetings in compliance with attendance policies established by its bylaws or rules. (b) A […]