Measures taken on discovery of disease or toxic substance; rules; jurisdiction over emergency.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.


(a) Issue an order for testing, medical examination or treatment under ORS 433.035.

(b) Isolate or quarantine such persons or goods in accordance with ORS 433.121, 433.123 or 433.142.

(c) Require the passengers and persons conveying materials to follow the authority’s rules for the control of the specific communicable disease or prevention of harm to the public health from the toxic substance.

(d) Offer free immunization in those diseases to which such prophylactic treatment is applicable to all persons exposed in any conveyance.

(2) Should any question arise as to the existence of any emergency, the Public Health Director shall have final jurisdiction. [Amended by 1973 c.259 §17; 1987 c.600 §14; 2007 c.445 §20; 2009 c.595 §646]


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.