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DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL 120100-122477›PART 1. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL 120100-120305›CHAPTER 3. Functions and Duties of Local Health Officers 120175-120255

§ 120175

California Health and Safety Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Each health officer knowing or having reason to believe that any case of the diseases made reportable by regulation of the department, or any other contagious, infectious or communicable disease exists, or has recently existed, within the territory under his or her jurisdiction, shall take measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of the disease or occurrence of additional cases.

(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)

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