Illinois § 5-20002
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20002, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-20002.
Additional powers. The boards of health shall have the following powers: First--To do all acts, make all regulations which may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease. Second--To appoint physicians as health officers and prescribe their duties. Third--To incur the expenses necessary for the performance of the duties and powers enjoined upon the board. Fourth--To provide gratuitous vaccination and disinfection. Fifth--To require reports of dangerously communicable diseases. No board of health constituted under this Division shall function in any county during the period that Division 5-25 is in force in that county. (Source: P.A. 86-962.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-20002
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20002 cover?
Section 5-20002 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 5-20002?
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