In this chapter,
(1) “commissioner” means the commissioner of health;
(2) “condition of public health importance” means a disease, syndrome, symptom, injury, or other threat to health that is identifiable on an individual or community level and can reasonably be expected to lead to adverse health effects in the community;
(3) “department” means the Department of Health.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 05. Administration of Public Health and Related Laws
Sec. 18.05.010. Administration of laws by department.
Sec. 18.05.020. Department to report activities.
Sec. 18.05.030. Cooperation with federal government.
Sec. 18.05.032. Information relating to pregnancy and pregnancy alternatives.
Sec. 18.05.035. Planned parenthood information.
Sec. 18.05.037. Fetal health effects information.
Sec. 18.05.042. Access to health care records.
Sec. 18.05.061. Penalty for violation.