New Jersey § 34:9a-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:9a-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:9a-13.
It shall be the duty of the person in charge of a camp to report immediately to the
local health authority the name and address of any individual in the camp known to
have or suspected of having a communicable disease. Until official action in such case has been taken, strict isolation shall be maintained. The person in charge of a migrant camp shall co-operate and assist in the enforcement
of any quarantine or isolation measures imposed by any public authority having jurisdiction. Whenever there shall occur in any camp an outbreak of suspected food poisoning or
an unusual prevalence of any illness in which fever, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting,
or jaundice is a prominent symptom, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of
the camp to report immediately the existence of such an outbreak or disease prevalence
to the State Director of Health, district or local health officer verbally, or by
telegram or telephone; such officer shall forthwith investigate the outbreak and
shall report by telegram or telephone immediately the existence of such an outbreak
to the commissioner or deputy commissioner in charge of the division. Local health officers shall exercise due diligence in ascertaining the existence
of such outbreaks or the unusual prevalence of disease in camps.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:9a-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:9a-13 cover?
Section 34:9a-13 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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