***** 333.2253 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2023: See 333.2253.amended *****
Sec. 2253.
(1) If the director determines that control of an epidemic is necessary to protect the public health, the director by emergency order may prohibit the gathering of people for any purpose and may establish procedures to be followed during the epidemic to insure continuation of essential public health services and enforcement of health laws. Emergency procedures shall not be limited to this code.
(2) If an epidemic described in subsection (1) involves avian influenza or another virus or disease that is or may be spread by contact with animals, the department of agriculture shall cooperate with and assist the director in the director's response to the epidemic.
(3) Upon request from the director, the department of agriculture shall assist the department in any review or update of the department's pandemic influenza plan under section 5112.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 157, Imd. Eff. May 26, 2006 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 2 - Administration (333.2201...333.3625)
368-1978-2-22 - Part 22 State Department of Public Health (333.2201...333.2264)
Section 333.2201 - Department of Public Health and Office of Director of Public Health Continued.
Section 333.2204 - Director of Public Health; Salary; Full-Time Performance of Functions; Expenses.
Section 333.2210 - Public Health Advisory Council; Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 333.2213 - Task Forces.
Section 333.2223 - Biennial Plan for Rural Health; Preparation; Submission to Standing Committees.
Section 333.2226 - Powers of Department.
Section 333.2227 - Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities; Duties of Department.
Section 333.2231 - Furnishing Information Relating to Public Health; Report.
Section 333.2232 - Repealed. 1986, Act 79, Eff. Apr. 1, 1987.
Section 333.2232a - Repeal of MCL 333.2232.
Section 333.2237 - Duties of Department as to Health Education; “Health Education” Defined.
Section 333.2241 - Inspection or Investigation to Assure Compliance; Application for Warrant.
Section 333.2242 - Warrant; Affidavit Required for Issuance.
Section 333.2243 - Warrant; Grounds for Issuance.
Section 333.2244 - Warrant; Finding of Cause.
Section 333.2245 - Warrant; Directing to Law Enforcement Officer; Contents.
Section 333.2246 - Warrant; Execution.
Section 333.2247 - Warrant; Procuring Maliciously or Without Cause; Misdemeanor.
Section 333.2255 - Injunctive Action.
Section 333.2261 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 333.2264 - Patient Safety Organization; Certification of More Than 1 Entity.