Florida § 384.26 - Contact investigation.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 384.26 — Contact investigation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 384.26. Contact investigation.
(1) The department and its authorized representatives may interview, or cause to be interviewed, all persons infected or suspected of being infected with a sexually transmissible disease for the purpose of investigating the source and spread of the disease and for the purpose of ordering a person to submit to examination and treatment as necessary. (2) All information gathered in the course of contact investigation shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), and subject to the provisions of s. 384.29. (3) No person who is infected with a sexually transmissible disease, or suspected of an infection, who reveals the name or names of sexual contacts during the course of an investigation shall be held liable in a civil action for such revelation, unless the revelation is made falsely or with reckless disregard for the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 384.26
What does Florida Statutes § 384.26 cover?
Section 384.26 ("Contact investigation.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 384.26?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 384.26 apply to my situation?
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