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UT Code § 26-4-28.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 4 - Utah Medical Examiner Act|Section 28.5 - Psychological autopsy examiner.

 Effective 5/9/2017  26-4-28.5. Psychological autopsy examiner.    (1) With funds appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose, the department shall provide compensation, at a standard rate determined by the department, to a psychological autopsy examiner.     (2) The psychological autopsy examiner shall:   (a) work with the medical examiner to compile data regarding suicide related deaths;     (b) as relatives of the deceased are willing, gather information from relatives of the deceased regarding the psychological reasons for the decedent's death;     (c) maintain a database of information described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b);     (d) in accordance with all applicable privacy laws subject to approval by the department, share the database described in Subsection (2)(c) with the University of Utah Department of Psychiatry or other university-based departments conducting research on suicide;     (e) coordinate no less than monthly with the suicide prevention coordinator described in Subsection 62A-15-1101(2); and     (f) coordinate no less than quarterly with the state suicide prevention coalition.      Enacted by Chapter 346, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 26-4-29 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 4 - Utah Medical Examiner Act|Section 29 - Application for permit to render a dead body unavailable for postmortem examination -- Fees.

26-4-29. Application for permit to render a dead body unavailable for postmortem examination -- Fees.    (1) Upon receiving an application by a person for a permit to render a dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation, the medical examiner shall review the application to determine whether:   (a) the person is authorized by law to render the dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation in the manner specified in the application; and     (b) there is a need to delay any action that will render the dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation until a postmortem investigation or an autopsy of the dead body is performed by the medical examiner.       (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), within three days after receiving an application described in Subsection (1), the medical examiner shall:   (a) make the determinations described in Subsection (1); and     (b)   (i) issue a permit to render the dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation in the manner specified in the application; or     (ii) deny the permit.         (3) The medical examiner may deny a permit to render a dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation only if:   (a) the applicant is not authorized by law to render the dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation in the manner specified in the application;     (b) the medical examiner determines that there is a need to delay any action that will render the dead body unavailable for postmortem investigation; or     (c) the applicant fails to pay the fee described in Subsection (5).       (4) If the medical examiner cannot in good faith make the determinations described in Subsection (1) within three days after receiving an application described in Subsection (1), the medical examiner shall notify the applicant:   (a) that more time is needed to make the determinations described in Subsection (1); and     (b) of the estimated amount of time needed before the determinations described in Subsection (1) can be made.       (5) The medical examiner may charge a fee, pursuant to Section 63J-1-504, to recover the costs of fulfilling the duties of the medical examiner described in this section.    Amended by Chapter 218, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 26-4-30 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 4 - Utah Medical Examiner Act|Section 30 - Overdose fatality examiner.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-4-30. Overdose fatality examiner.    (1) Within funds appropriated by the Legislature, the department shall provide compensation, at a standard rate determined by the department, to an overdose fatality examiner.     (2) The overdose fatality examiner shall:   (a) work with the medical examiner to compile data regarding overdose and opioid related deaths, including:   (i) toxicology information;     (ii) demographics; and     (iii) the source of opioids or drugs;       (b) as relatives of the deceased are willing, gather information from relatives of the deceased regarding the circumstances of the decedent's death;     (c) maintain a database of information described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b);     (d) coordinate no less than monthly with the suicide prevention coordinator described in Section 62A-15-1101; and     (e) coordinate no less than quarterly with the Opioid and Overdose Fatality Review Committee created in Section 26-7-13.      Enacted by Chapter 201, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-5-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 5 - Chronic Disease Control|Section 1 - "Chronic disease" defined.

26-5-1. "Chronic disease" defined.  As used in this chapter, "chronic disease" means an impairment or deviation from the normal functioning of the human body having one or more of the following characteristics:  (1) It is permanent;     (2) It leaves residual disability;     (3) It is caused by nonreversible pathological alterations;     (4) It requires special patient education and instruction for rehabilitation;     (5) It may require a long period of supervision, observation and care.    Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-5-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 5 - Chronic Disease Control|Section 2 - Establishment of prevention programs by department.

26-5-2. Establishment of prevention programs by department.  The department shall establish and operate reasonable programs to prevent, delay, and detect the onset of chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, genetic diseases, and such other chronic diseases as the department determines are important in promoting, protecting, and maintaining the public's health.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-5-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 5 - Chronic Disease Control|Section 3 - System for detecting and monitoring diseases established by department.

26-5-3. System for detecting and monitoring diseases established by department.    (1) The department shall develop and maintain a system for detecting and monitoring chronic diseases within the state and shall investigate and determine the epidemiology of those conditions which contributed to preventable and premature sickness, or both, and to death and disability.     (2) Beginning July 1, 2004, the department shall consider the disease known as "lupus" a chronic disease subject to the detection and monitoring provisions of Subsection (1).    Amended by Chapter 197, 2004 General Session
UT Code § 26-5-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 5 - Chronic Disease Control|Section 4 - Programs of community and professional education established by department.

26-5-4. Programs of community and professional education established by department.  The department shall establish programs of community and professional education relevant to the detection, prevention and control of chronic diseases.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 1 - Short title.

26-6-1. Short title.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Utah Communicable Disease Control Act."  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-3.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 3.5 - Reporting AIDS and HIV infection -- Anonymous testing.

26-6-3.5. Reporting AIDS and HIV infection -- Anonymous testing.    (1) Because of the nature and consequences of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection, the department shall:   (a) require reporting of those conditions; and     (b) utilize contact tracing and other methods for "partner" identification and notification. The department shall, by rule, define individuals who are considered "partners" for purposes of this section.       (2)   (a) The requirements of Subsection (1) do not apply to seroprevalence and other epidemiological studies conducted by the department.     (b) The requirements of Subsection (1) do not apply to, and anonymity shall be provided in, research studies conducted by universities or hospitals, under the authority of institutional review boards if those studies are funded in whole or in part by research grants and if anonymity is required in order to obtain the research grant or to carry out the research.       (3) For all purposes of this chapter, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection are considered communicable and infectious diseases.     (4) The department may establish or allow one site or agency within the state to provide anonymous testing.   (a) The site or agency that provides anonymous testing shall maintain accurate records regarding:   (i) the number of HIV positive individuals that it is able to contact or inform of their condition;     (ii) the number of HIV positive individuals who receive extensive counseling;     (iii) how many HIV positive individuals provide verifiable information for partner notification; and     (iv) how many cases in which partner notification is carried through.       (b) If the information maintained under Subsection (4)(a) indicates anonymous testing is not resulting in partner notification, the department shall phase out the anonymous testing program allowed by this Subsection (4).      Amended by Chapter 116, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 4 - Involuntary examination, treatment, isolation, and quarantine.

26-6-4. Involuntary examination, treatment, isolation, and quarantine.    (1) The following individuals or groups of individuals are subject to examination, treatment, quarantine, or isolation under a department order of restriction:   (a) an individual who is infected or suspected to be infected with a communicable disease that poses a threat to the public health and who does not take action as required by the department or the local health department to prevent spread of the disease;     (b) an individual who is contaminated or suspected to be contaminated with an infectious agent that poses a threat to the public health and that could be spread to others if remedial action is not taken;     (c) an individual who is in a condition or suspected condition which, if exposed to others, poses a threat to public health, or is in a condition which if treatment is not completed will pose a threat to public health; and     (d) an individual who is contaminated or suspected to be contaminated with a chemical or biological agent that poses a threat to the public health and that could be spread to others if remedial action is not taken.       (2) If an individual refuses to take action as required by the department or the local health department to prevent the spread of a communicable disease, infectious agent, or contamination, the department or the local health department may order involuntary examination, treatment, quarantine, or isolation of the individual and may petition the district court to order involuntary examination, treatment, quarantine, or isolation in accordance with Title 26, Chapter 6b, Communicable Diseases - Treatment, Isolation, and Quarantine Procedures.    Amended by Chapter 185, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 5 - Willful introduction of communicable disease a misdemeanor.

26-6-5. Willful introduction of communicable disease a misdemeanor.  Any person who willfully or knowingly introduces any communicable or infectious disease into any county, municipality, or community is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, except as provided in Section 76-10-1309.  Amended by Chapter 179, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 6 - Duty to report individual suspected of having communicable disease.

26-6-6. Duty to report individual suspected of having communicable disease.  The following shall report to the department or the local health department regarding any individual suffering from or suspected of having a disease that is communicable, as required by department rule:  (1) health care providers as defined in Section 78B-3-403;     (2) facilities licensed under Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act;     (3) health care facilities operated by the federal government;     (4) mental health facilities;     (5) care facilities licensed by the Department of Human Services;     (6) nursing homes and other care facilities;     (7) dispensaries, clinics, or laboratories that diagnose, test, or otherwise care for individuals who are suffering from a disease suspected of being communicable;     (8) individuals who have knowledge of others who have a communicable disease;     (9) individuals in charge of schools having responsibility for any individuals who have a disease suspected of being communicable; and     (10) child care programs, as defined in Section 26-39-102.    Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 7 - Designation of communicable diseases by department -- Establishment of rules for detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control.

26-6-7. Designation of communicable diseases by department -- Establishment of rules for detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control.  The department may designate those diseases which are communicable, of concern to the public health, and reportable; and establish rules for the detection, reporting, investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases, epidemic infections, and other health hazards that affect the public health.  Amended by Chapter 211, 1996 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 8 - Tuberculosis -- Duty of department to investigate, control, and monitor.

26-6-8. Tuberculosis -- Duty of department to investigate, control, and monitor.    (1) The department shall conduct or oversee the investigation, control, and monitoring of suspected or confirmed tuberculosis infection and disease within the state. Local health departments shall investigate, control, and monitor suspected or confirmed tuberculosis infection and disease within their respective jurisdictions.     (2) A health care provider who treats an individual with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis shall treat the individual according to guidelines established by the department.    Amended by Chapter 211, 1996 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 9 - Tuberculosis -- Testing of high risk individuals.

26-6-9. Tuberculosis -- Testing of high risk individuals.  Individuals at high risk for tuberculosis shall be tested as required by department rule. The department rule:  (1) shall establish criteria to identify individuals who are at high risk for tuberculosis; and     (2) may establish who is responsible for the costs of the testing.    Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 211, 1996 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 11 - Rabies or other animal disease -- Investigation and order of quarantine.

26-6-11. Rabies or other animal disease -- Investigation and order of quarantine.  Whenever rabies or any other animal disease dangerous to the health of human beings is reported, the department shall investigate to determine whether such disease exists, and the probable area of the state in which man or beast is thereby endangered. If the department finds that such disease exists, a quarantine may be declared against all animals designated in the quarantine order and within the area specified in the order. If the quarantine is for the purpose of preventing the spread of rabies or hydrophobia, the order shall contain a warning to the owners of dogs within the quarantined area to confine or muzzle all dogs to prevent biting. Any dog not muzzled found running at large in a quarantined area or any dog known to have been removed from or escaped from such area, may be killed by any person without liability therefor.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 12 - Rabies or other animal disease -- Investigation following order of quarantine.

26-6-12. Rabies or other animal disease -- Investigation following order of quarantine.  Following the order of quarantine the department shall make a thorough investigation as to the extent of the disease, the probable number of persons and beasts exposed, and the area involved.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-13 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 13 - Rabies or other animal disease -- Authority of peace officer to kill or capture animals.

26-6-13. Rabies or other animal disease -- Authority of peace officer to kill or capture animals.  During the period any quarantine order is in force all peace officers may kill or capture and hold for further action by the department all animals in a quarantined area not held in restraint on private premises.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 14 - Rabies or other animal disease -- Quarantine defined.

26-6-14. Rabies or other animal disease -- Quarantine defined.  Quarantine for the purposes of Sections 26-6-11 through 26-6-13 means strict confinement upon the private premises of the owners, under restraint by leash, closed cage or paddock of all animals specified by the order.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 15 - Rabies or other animal disease -- Possession of animal in violation of chapter a misdemeanor.

26-6-15. Rabies or other animal disease -- Possession of animal in violation of chapter a misdemeanor.  Any person in possession of any animal being held in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 16 - Venereal diseases declared dangerous to public health.

26-6-16. Venereal diseases declared dangerous to public health.  Syphilis, gonorrhea, lymphogranuloma inguinale (venereum) and chancroid are hereby declared to be contagious, infectious, communicable and dangerous to the public health.  Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-17 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 17 - Venereal disease -- Examinations by authorities -- Treatment of infected persons.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-6-17. Venereal disease -- Examinations by authorities -- Treatment of infected persons.  State, county, and municipal health officers within their respective jurisdictions may make examinations of persons reasonably suspected of being infected with venereal disease. Persons infected with venereal disease shall be required to report for treatment to either a reputable physician or physician assistant and continue treatment until cured or to submit to treatment provided at public expense until cured. Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-18 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 18 - Venereal disease -- Consent of minor to treatment.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-6-18. Venereal disease -- Consent of minor to treatment.    (1) A consent to medical care or services by a hospital or public clinic or the performance of medical care or services by a licensed physician or physician assistant executed by a minor who is or professes to be afflicted with a sexually transmitted disease, shall have the same legal effect upon the minor and the same legal obligations with regard to the giving of consent as a consent given by a person of full legal age and capacity, the infancy of the minor and any contrary provision of law notwithstanding.     (2) The consent of the minor is not subject to later disaffirmance by reason of minority at the time it was given and the consent of no other person or persons shall be necessary to authorize hospital or clinical care or services to be provided to the minor by a licensed physician or physician assistant.     (3) The provisions of this section shall apply also to minors who profess to be in need of hospital or clinical care and services or medical care or services provided by a physician or physician assistant for suspected sexually transmitted disease, regardless of whether such professed suspicions are subsequently substantiated on a medical basis.    Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 26-6-19 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 6 - Utah Communicable Disease Control Act|Section 19 - Venereal disease -- Examination and treatment of persons in prison or jail.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-6-19. Venereal disease -- Examination and treatment of persons in prison or jail.    (1) All persons confined in any state, county, or city prison or jail shall be examined, and if infected, treated for venereal diseases by the health authorities. The prison authorities of every state, county, or city prison or jail shall make available to the health authorities such portion of the prison or jail as may be necessary for a clinic or hospital wherein all persons suffering with venereal disease at the time of the expiration of their terms of imprisonment, shall be isolated and treated at public expense until cured.     (2) The department may require persons suffering with venereal disease at the time of the expiration of their terms of imprisonment to report for treatment to a licensed physician or physician assistant or submit to treatment provided at public expense in lieu of isolation. Nothing in this section shall interfere with the service of any sentence imposed by a court as a punishment for the commission of crime.    Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session