New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 2151. Typhoid fever;  carriers;  care and maintenance, privately

When no hospital or institution is available for the care of a carrier of typhoid fever bacilli in accordance with the provisions of section two thousand one hundred fifty of this chapter, and when in the opinion of the commissioner such person may be cared for at home or in a private family with due regard to the protection of the public health, the commissioner may furnish necessary medical attendance and maintenance and designate the agency or person through which such medical attendance and maintenance shall be furnished.