§ 63-1-530. Protection against spread of infection.  


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  • (a) Upon receipt of a report of a case of sexually transmitted infection (STI), the local health officer shall institute measures, which may include quarantine, for protection of other persons from infection by a person infected with an STI.

    (b) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules and regulations for the quarantine of persons infected with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infection (STI).

    (c) Boards of county commissioners and governing boards of all incorporated towns and cities may provide suitable places for the detention of persons who may be subject to quarantine and who should be segregated.

Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 5, § 530, operative July 1, 1963.  Amended by Laws 2011, c. 105, § 29, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.