Title 50

(1) By mutual agreement, two or more adjacent counties may unite to create a district board of health. First- and second-class cities located in those counties may elect to be included in the district. (2) A district board of health consists of: (a) one person appointed by the co…

(1) Local boards are financed by general fund appropriations, special levy appropriations, state and federal funds available, and contributions from school boards and other official and nonofficial agencies. (2) There is within the state special revenue fund a local board inspect…

County boards are financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the county after approval of a budget in the way provided for other county offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 40.

City boards are financed by an appropriation from the general fund of the city after approval of a budget in the way provided for other city offices and departments under Title 7, chapter 6, part 42.

If a city-county board is created, it is financed by one of the following methods: (1) (a) The county commissioners and governing body of each participating city may mutually agree upon the division of expenses. (b) The county's part of the total expenses is financed by an approp…

(1) District boards are financed by appropriations from the general funds of each county in the district in proportion to the population in each county. (2) First- and second-class cities which elect to be included in the district contribute to the county in which they are locate…

School boards and other official and nonofficial agencies may contribute funds to a local board.

The county attorney shall serve as legal adviser to local boards as established by 50-2-104 and 50-2-106. The county attorney shall represent the local board in those matters relating to the functions, powers, and duties of local boards.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5), in order to carry out the purposes of the public health system, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, each local board of health shall: (a) recommend to the governing body the appointment of a local health officer who …

(1) If a local health board does not appoint a health officer, the department may appoint a health officer 30 days after notification in writing has been given to the local health board. (2) A health officer appointed by the department has the same authority as a health officer a…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), in order to carry out the purpose of the public health system, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, local health officers or their authorized representatives shall: (a) make inspections for conditions of public health…

(1) A local board may employ a qualified nurse for nursing services to persons under a physician's care who are confined to their homes. (2) Before nursing services are provided, a physician must: (a) determine that the person needs the services of a visiting nurse; (b) direct th…

A local health officer may request a sheriff, constable, or other peace officer to assist the health officer in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

(1) On written order of a local health officer, a diseased prisoner who is held in a jail and who is considered dangerous to the health of other prisoners may be removed to a hospital or other place of safety. (2) If the prisoner was committed to jail by order of a court, the ord…

It is unlawful to: (1) hinder a local health officer in the performance of duties under this chapter; (2) remove or deface any placard or notice posted by the local health officer; or (3) violate a quarantine regulation.

(1) If a person refuses or neglects to comply with a written order of a state or local health officer within a reasonable time specified in the order, the state or local health officer may cause the order to be complied with and initiate an action to recover any expenses incurred…

(1) (a) A person who does not comply with rules adopted by a local board that are not in conflict with 50-2-116(5) or 50-2-118(3) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $200. (b) A business entity that does not comply with rules adopted by a local board i…

(1) After April 14, 1995, except as provided in subsections (2) through (4) or unless required by state law, the local board may not propose for adoption by the local governing body a rule under 50-2-116(1)(j), (2)(c)(iii), or (2)(c)(iv) that is more stringent than the comparable…