34-16-24. Supervision of public health matters by superintendent--Action without board in event of immediate danger.
The superintendent of the county board of health shall have charge of and superintend, subject to the approval of the board, all the matters and things specified in this chapter. In case of immediate danger to the health of persons, the superintendent may act without consultation with the county board, for the prevention of such danger, and shall immediately report the action to the president of the county board and to the secretary of health.
Source: SL 2002, ch 168, §8.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 16 - Nuisances And Health Hazards
Section 34-16-1 - Act endangering public health as misdemeanor.
Section 34-16-2 - Release of disease germs as felony.
Section 34-16-5 - Access of health officers to places where source of disease suspected.
Section 34-16-14 - County responsibility for dead animals in unorganized territory.
Section 34-16-16 - Action by county to recover expense of disposal of dead animal.
Section 34-16-17 - Failure to dispose of dead animal as petty offense.
Section 34-16-18 - Remedies against nuisances and interference with private rights unimpaired.
Section 34-16-19 - Notice to owner of nuisance.
Section 34-16-20 - Failure to comply with notice--Removal of nuisance--Cost.
Section 34-16-21 - Hearing--Time--Issuance of order--Appeal.
Section 34-16-22 - County board of health--Composition.
Section 34-16-23 - Meetings of county board.
Section 34-16-24 - Supervision of public health matters by superintendent--Action without board in event of immediate danger.
Section 34-16-25 - Removal of putrid substances by county board.