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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 8 Pa.C.S.A. Boroughs and Incorporated Towns § 3106. Powers and duties of board

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Powers.--A board has the following powers to:

(1) Recommend to the council rules and regulations necessary for the preservation of the public health and for carrying into effect the functions of the board.

(2) Appoint a health officer. A health officer must have experience or training in public health work and must, within six months of taking the oath of office, be certified for the office of health officer by the department.

(3) Abate and remove nuisances the board deems detrimental to the public health.

(4) Mark infected premises.

(b) Duties.--A board has the duty to enforce all of the following related to promotion of public health and prevention of the introduction and spread of infectious or contagious disease:

(1) A statute.

(2) A regulation of the department.

(3) An ordinance of the borough.

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