Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§300ff–139 Injunctions Regarding Violation of Prohibition
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER XXIV — HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM › Part G — Notification of Possible Exposure to Infectious Diseases › § 300ff–139
Summary
The Secretary can sue in court to get temporary or permanent orders to stop violations of this part. The Secretary must create a way for emergency responders to report possible violations, then investigate and seek such orders.
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Title 42, §300ff–139
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(a)In general
The Secretary may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, commence a civil action for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent injunctive relief with respect to any violation of this part.
(b)Facilitation of information on violations
The Secretary shall establish an administrative process for encouraging emergency response employees to provide information to the Secretary regarding violations of this part. As appropriate, the Secretary shall investigate alleged such violations and seek appropriate injunctive relief.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2009, see section 2(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 111–87, set out as an
Effective Date
of 2009 Amendment; Revival of Section note under section 300ff–11 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 300ff–139
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110