American Samoa § 13.0214 - Compulsory medical treatment.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0214 — Compulsory medical treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0214. Compulsory medical treatment.
The department is authorized to compel any individual who has or may have been exposed to a contagious disease that poses a significant risk or danger to others or the public’s health to complete an appropriately prescribed course of medication (including through directly-observed therapy where appropriate) to treat the contagious disease, and to follow infection control provisions for the disease as follows: (a) The compulsory medical treatment is reasonably calculated to prevent, control, or ameliorate a condition of public health importance that poses a significant risk or danger to others or the public’s health; (b) The individual(s) to be treated has or may have been exposed to a contagious disease that poses a significant risk or danger to others or the public’s health; and (c) The department personnel who examines or treats the individual(s) instructs the individual about measures for preventing reinfection and spread of the disease or condition.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.0214
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0214 cover?
Section 13.0214 ("Compulsory medical treatment.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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