Health Rules (Cap. 231)
This law provides a framework for a diverse array of public health topics and includes specific regulations for wastewater discharge and protection of water storage facilities.
| Applicable country | Bahamas | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Water quality standards Quarantine and isolation policies Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties Authority to quarantine List of actionable diseases Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties Authority to isolate | ||
| Original publication | 20 Apr 1935 | ||
| Entered into force | 1 Jan 1991 | ||
| Latest update | 1 Jan 1991 | ||
| Relevant articles | Section 56 pertains to quarantine. Sections 58 and 61 pertains to isolation. Sections 56, 58, and 61 pertain to actionable diseases. Section 61 gives the minister powers to remove persons with tuberculosis to isolation hospitals. Section 160 sets forth penalties. | ||
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