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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, the Department of Health shall exercise the powers and duties and perform the duties by law heretofore vested in and imposed upon the Department of Environmental Resources as follows:
(1) The control of nuisances arising from the sanitary condition of tenements, lodging and boarding houses and management of the sanitary affairs of this Commonwealth relating to tenements, lodging and boarding houses, organized camps and public bathing places.
(2) The act of November 10, 1959 (P.L. 1400, No. 497), entitled “An act providing for the annual registration of organized camps for children, youth and adults; defining the duties of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and prescribing penalties.” 1
(3) The act of June 23, 1931 (P.L. 899, No. 299), known as the Public Bathing Law. 2 As to the Public Bathing Law, the Department of Health shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to protect the public health and safety at all public places.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 1340.505. Department of Health - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-71-ps-state-government/pa-st-sect-71-1340-505/
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