The Department of Health shall have the power: (1) To make and alter all rules and regulations as may be required in the interest of the public health; and (2) To advise all state officials and boards in matters relating to hygiene and sanitation. Source: SL 1913, ch 109 , § 4; SL 1917, ch 353 , § 2; RC 1919, § 7667 (2); SL 1919, ch 317 ; SDC 1939, § 27.0104 (2); SL 1949, ch 105 , § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0104 (3).