American Samoa § 13.0304 - Mission statement.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0304 — Mission statement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0304. Mission statement.
(a) It is the policy of American Samoa that in the event or occurrence of a public health emergency, that the public health be protected and promoted to the greatest extent possible through the public health system while respecting individual rights to dignity, health information privacy, nondiscrimination, due process, and other legally-protected interests. (b) The mission of the department, in regard to this act, is to provide leadership, and to protect and promote the public’s health in any public health emergency by: (1) Developing a response plan to respond to an event or occurrence of a public health emergency; (2) Providing or assuring the provision of public health emergency services and functions that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the Territory; (3) Encouraging collaboration among public and private sector partners to support the purpose of this act; and (4) Seeking adequate funding and other sources to provide essential emergency public health services and functions, or accomplish public health goals through public or private sources. This act shall not be construed to require an individual or agency within the public health system to provide specific health services, or to mandate the Territory’s and local public health agencies to implement unfunded programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.0304
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0304 cover?
Section 13.0304 ("Mission statement.") 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.
How do I cite American Samoa § 13.0304?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0304" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 13.0304 apply to my situation?
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