Health & Safety Code 120130(a) (1995; amended by AB 2658, 2008)

Summary:

The Department of Health Services shall establish a list of reportable diseases and conditions, and specify requirements (e.g. the timeliness related to the reporting of each disease and condition, the mechanisms for reporting, and the content to be included) for the reports made. The diseases listed as reportable shall be properly reported as required to the department by the health officer.

Keywords:
agency, communicable diseases, public health, obligatory reporting
Data Origin: 
local health officers; Department of Health Services
Parties Bound: 
Department of Public Health
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Health & Safety Code 120130(e): There is no penalty for failing to report a reportable disease or condition, unless the disease or condition that is required to be reported was printed in the California Code of Regulations at least six months prior to the date of the claimed failure to report.
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(b)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for public health activities, official records