***** 333.2453 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2023: See 333.2453.amended *****
Sec. 2453.
(1) If a local health officer determines that control of an epidemic is necessary to protect the public health, the local health officer may issue an emergency order to prohibit the gathering of people for any purpose and may establish procedures to be followed by persons, including a local governmental entity, 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) A local health department or the department may provide for the involuntary detention and treatment of individuals with hazardous communicable disease in the manner prescribed in sections 5201 to 5238.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 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)
368-1978-2-24 - Part 24 Local Health Departments (333.2401...333.2498)
Section 333.2403 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 333.2406 - Definitions; L.
Section 333.2408 - Definitions; R to U.
Section 333.2411 - Division of Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2413 - County Health Department; County Board of Health.
Section 333.2415 - Creation of District Health Department; Composition of District Board of Health.
Section 333.2419 - Employment of Personnel; Consolidation of Functions.
Section 333.2421 - City Health Department; Creation; Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2422 - Selection of Option by City; Notice of Intent.
Section 333.2428 - Local Health Officer; Appointment; Qualifications; Powers and Duties.
Section 333.2433 - Local Health Department; Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 333.2435 - Local Health Department; Additional Powers.
Section 333.2442 - Adoption of Regulation; Notice of Public Hearing.
Section 333.2443 - Violation of Regulation or Order; Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 333.2444 - Fees for Services; Expenses and Compensation.
Section 333.2446 - Inspection or Investigation.
Section 333.2448 - Intergovernmental Contracts; Existing Contracts Not Affected.
Section 333.2453 - Epidemic; Emergency Order and Procedures; Involuntary Detention and Treatment.
Section 333.2463 - Appearance Tickets.
Section 333.2465 - Injunctive Action; Liability for Damages.
Section 333.2471 - Program; Establishment; Objectives.
Section 333.2476 - Reimbursement of Certain Expenditures Prohibited.
Section 333.2479 - Criteria for Determining Costs for Services.
Section 333.2481 - Condition for Approval of Funding.
Section 333.2483 - Conditions for Reimbursement.
Section 333.2490 - Administration of MCL 333.2471 to 333.2498.
Section 333.2495 - Rules; Determinations; Review and Comment.