Designation of communicable diseases by department -- Establishment of rules for detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control.

Utah Code § 26B-7-207, under Part 26B-7-2: Detection and Management of Chronic and Communicable Diseases andPublic Health Emergencies.

Utah Code § 26B-7-207

26B-7-207. Designation of communicable diseases by department -- Establishment of rules for detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control.

The department may designate those diseases which are communicable, of concern to the public health, and reportable; and establish rules for the detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases, epidemic infections, and other health hazards that affect the public health.