"Public health emergency" defined

For the purposes of §§ 34-3-26 , 34-16-22 to 34-16-25 , inclusive, and 34-22-41 to 34-22-44 , inclusive, a public health emergency is an occurrence or imminent threat of an illness, health condition, or widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial harm to the affected population. Source: SL 2002, ch 168 , § 1.