(a) Powers.--A board has the following powers to:
(1) Recommend to the council rules and regulations necessary for the preservation of the public health and for carrying into effect the functions of the board.
(2) Appoint a health officer. A health officer must have experience or training in public health work and must, within six months of taking the oath of office, be certified for the office of health officer by the department.
(3) Abate and remove nuisances the board deems detrimental to the public health.
(4) Mark infected premises.
(b) Duties.--A board has the duty to enforce all of the following related to promotion of public health and prevention of the introduction and spread of infectious or contagious disease:
(1) A statute.
(2) A regulation of the department.
(3) An ordinance of the borough.
Cross References. Section 3106 is referred to in section 3107 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS
Chapter 31 - Health and Sanitation
Section 3103 - Oaths, officers and security
Section 3104 - Duties of board secretary
Section 3105 - Powers and duties of health officer
Section 3106 - Powers and duties of board
Section 3107 - Entry upon premises