Sec.19a-36-A13. Control of tuberculosis

(a) When a licensed physician or hospital superintendent has reported a case of tuberculosis and has agreed to assume the responsibility for the proper instruction of the patient and the taking of measures necessary for the protection of others, the local director of health need not take action other than that prescribed by sections 19a-262 to 19a-264, inclusive, of the general statutes.

(b) When such patient, while in an infectious state, neglects or refuses to follow the prescribed instructions or discontinues treatment, the physician or superintendent shall immediately notify the local director of health.

(c) When a physician or hospital superintendent has declined to assume such responsibility, the local director of health shall supply the affected person with printed instructions and take such other action as may be necessary and proper for the protection of the public health.

(Effective October 25, 1989)