American Samoa § 13.0309 - Individual rights.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0309 — Individual rights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0309. Individual rights.
All persons within the department shall seek to accomplish the purposes and mission of this act while respecting individual rights including: (1) Respect for the dignity of each individual; (2) Protection of health information privacy for each individual consistent with the purpose of this act and any other applicable federal or Territory laws; (3) Provision of adequate due process as required by this act or other applicable federal or Territory laws; and (4) Avoidance of explicit or implicit discrimination in an unlawful manner of individuals on the basis of their race, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, or disability status. (5) The director shall adopt regulations addressing and governing the protection of individuals during the department’s response to any event or occurrence of a pubic health emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.0309
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0309 cover?
Section 13.0309 ("Individual rights.") 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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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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