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Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act (Louisiana Revised Statutes: Title 29. Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs; RS 29:760 - RS 29:772)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Louisiana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Hazards Governance Early warning system Risk assessment/management Public health Institution Procedural matters
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This act provides for Louisiana government’s health emergency powers. Its purposes are to require the development of a comprehensive plan that operates within the framework of the State Emergency Operations Plan and that provides for a coordinated, appropriate response in the event of a public health emergency; and to grant state and local officials the authority to provide care, treatment, and vaccination to persons who are ill or who have been exposed to contagious diseases, and to separate affected individuals from the population at large to interrupt disease transmission.

Full text
English
Website
legis.la.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020 for Public Health Emergency – COVID-19 (Governor of the State of Louisiana)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX