Pennsylvania § 4705 - Powers and duties of health officer.
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§ 4705. Powers and duties of health officer.
(a) Citations.--A health officer may issue a citation for a violation of a health ordinance or related law.
(b) Duties.--A health officer has the following duties:
(1) Administer and enforce the health ordinances of the township and related laws.
(2) Perform the duties as are vested in local health officers by statute or regulation.
(3) Make sanitary inspections.
(4) Execute the orders of the board of health.
(5) Attend all regular and special meetings of the board of health.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4705 cover?
Section 4705 ("Powers and duties of health officer.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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