Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency

Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency. The governor upon the occurrence of a public health emergency shall declare a state of public health emergency. Prior to making this declaration, the governor shall consult with the public health authority and may consult with any additional public health and other experts as needed. The governor may act to declare a public health emergency without this consultation if the circumstances require more expeditious action. Source: PL 13-63, § 5. Commission Comment: PL 13-63 was enacted on February 10, 2004 and contained a short title, findings, purpose, severability, and savings clause provisions. See the comment to 3 CMC § 2181 regarding PL 13-63.