§ 40-2-17 - Powers as to health of residents.
SECTION 40-2-17
§ 40-2-17 Powers as to health ofresidents. – In carrying out the provisions of §§ 40-2-12 – 40-2-16, thedepartment is hereby vested with full powers of inspection, examination,isolation, and disinfection of all inmates, prisoners, patients, or pupils inany of the institutions, and the powers may be delegated to and exercised byany attending physician at any of the institutions or by such other physicianas the director of the department may from time to time designate.