CHAPTER 3
GENERAL HEALTH REGULATIONS

SECTION:

4-3-1: Board Of Health

4-3-2: Health Director

4-3-3: Salt Lake Valley Health Department Regulations Adopted By Reference

4-3-4: Permits

4-3-5: Rules, Regulations And Requirements

4-3-1: BOARD OF HEALTH:

   A.   Established: The Salt Lake Valley health department is hereby designated as the board of health of the town. (1980 Code § 10-211)

   B.   Powers And Duties:

      1.   Contract With Health Department: The town may contract with the Salt Lake Valley health department, on such terms and conditions as the parties may agree, to enforce the provisions of this chapter and such other ordinances of the town, which authorize or require action or impose any duty on the board of health.

      2.   Adopt Rules And Regulations: The board of health shall adopt such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to govern its meetings and conduct.

      3.   Review And Approve Applications And Permits: The board of health shall review and approve all applications for permits to operate any business or engage in any construction for which a permit is required from the board of health, pursuant to any ordinances or regulations of the town.

      4.   Recommend Rules And Regulations: The board of health shall recommend to the mayor for promulgation by the governing body such health rules, regulations and ordinances as it deems necessary for the health of the persons within the town. (1980 Code § 10-212)

4-3-2: HEALTH DIRECTOR:

   A.   Position Created: The health director of the Salt Lake Valley health department is hereby designated as the health director of the town. (1980 Code § 10-221)

   B.   Powers And Duties:

      1.   Appoint Or Designate Assistant: The health director may appoint or designate any qualified person to act as his assistant for the purpose of enforcing the ordinances of the town.

      2.   Enforce Terms And Conditions Of Contract: Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between the Salt Lake Valley health department, the health director shall:

         a.   Be the executive officer of the board of health.

         b.   Enforce all ordinances of the town and the state which relate to the health and welfare of the residents of the town.

         c.   Enforce all rules, regulations and ordinances relating to:

            (1)   Plumbing, sanitation, contagious infectious diseases, quarantine and sewage disposal.

            (2)   Producing, storing, keeping and selling meat, dairy or other foods or food products.

            (3)   The quarantine and disposal of all animals affected with any contagious or infectious diseases.

         d.   Have the power to impose and maintain a strict quarantine of all infected persons and premises having contagious or infectious diseases, and to require such persons or premises to be disinfected.

         e.   Have the right and authority, when he shall deem necessary to secure or preserve the public health, to enter into or upon any premises, building or other places during the daytime to examine, analyze or test any building, structure, premises, product or goods manufactured, stored or kept within the town for the purposes of enforcing this chapter. (1980 Code § 10-222; amd. 2010 Code)

4-3-3: SALT LAKE VALLEY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:

The town hereby adopts by reference the Salt Lake Valley health department regulations. (2010 Code)