Chapter 31 - Tuberculosis

Chapter 31 - Tuberculosis

Section 44-31-10. Reports of physicians and administrative officers of hospitals and similar institutions.
Section 44-31-20. Reports of bacteriological and pathological laboratories.
Section 44-31-30. Personnel of Department of Health and Environmental Control are authorized to inspect records and provide consultation services.
Section 44-31-100. Legislative findings; purpose of article.
Section 44-31-105. Emergency order; contents; enforcement; hearings on release.
Section 44-31-110. Emergency order for commitment of person with active tuberculosis; petition; waiver of notice.
Section 44-31-120. Commitment of tuberculosis patient; duration.
Section 44-31-130. Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available.
Section 44-31-140. Isolation or forcible detention.
Section 44-31-150. Detention in local detention facility limited.
Section 44-31-160. Report of leave without permission; judge to order sheriff to return patient to facility or secure prison facility.
Section 44-31-170. Requirement of certification of danger by two physicians for compulsory treatment; examination not compulsory treatment.
Section 44-31-190. Construction and application of article.
Section 44-31-200. Promulgation of regulations authorized.
Section 44-31-310. County authorities shall provide separate cells, rooms, or places for tuberculous prisoners.
Section 44-31-320. Examination of prisoners or inmates by physician.
Section 44-31-330. Examination within five days after commitment.
Section 44-31-340. Penal and charitable institutions shall provide separate places for tuberculous prisoners and inmates.
Section 44-31-350. Association of prisoners on public works not prohibited.
Section 44-31-360. Penalty.
Section 44-31-510. State Park Health Center transferred to Department of Health and Environmental Control; title to real property vested in State.
Section 44-31-520. Payment for medical care and hospitalization.
Section 44-31-610. Creation, membership, and duties of Tuberculosis Control Advisory Committee.

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