65-116a. Definitions.
65-116a
65-116a. Definitions.As used in this act:
(a) The word "tuberculosis" shall be construed to mean that thedisease is in a communicable or infectious stage as established by chestx-ray, microscopial examination of sputum, or other diagnosticprocedures approved by the secretary of health and environment; and
(b) the words "health officer" shall include the secretary of health andenvironment or the secretary's designee and all localhealth officers.
History: L. 1957, ch. 467, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 5; L.1975, ch. 311, § 1; L. 1980, ch. 182, § 18; July 1.