American Samoa § 25.0405 - Report of communicable or contagious disease
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.0405 — Report of communicable or contagious disease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.0405. Report of communicable or contagious disease
(a) Any person having any communicable disease, or any other disease dangerous to the public health, including venereal disease, shall report such condition to any medical services officer or physician licensed to practice medicine in American Samoa. No parent, guardian, or other person having custody or care of a minor child shall conceal the fact of a minor child having any such disease.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 25.0405
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.0405 cover?
Section 25.0405 ("Report of communicable or contagious disease") 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 § 25.0405?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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