Health and Safety Code - HSC
DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100 - 122476]
( Division 105 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. ) PART 1. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100 - 120305]
( Part 1 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. ) CHAPTER 2. Functions and Duties of the State Department of Health Services [120125 - 120163]
( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. ) 120142.
(a)
The state director may order examinations for tuberculosis infection in the following persons for the purpose of directing preventive measures:
(1)
Persons in close contact with persons with infectious tuberculosis disease.
(2)
Other persons for whom the state director has reasonable grounds to determine are at heightened risk of tuberculosis exposure.
(b)
An order for examination for tuberculosis infection shall be in writing and shall include other terms and conditions as may be necessary to protect the public health.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)