Nevada Revised Statutes Section 439.130 - Public Health and Safety

State Health Officer and Administrator: Duties.

1. The State Health Officer shall:

(a) Enforce all laws and regulations pertaining to the public health.

(b) Investigate causes of disease, epidemics, source of mortality, nuisances affecting the public health, and all other matters related to the health and life of the people, and to this end he may enter upon and inspect any public or private property in the State.

(c) Direct the work of subordinates and may authorize them to act in his place and stead.

(d) Perform such other duties as the Director may, from time to time, prescribe.

2. The Administrator shall direct the work of the Health Division, administer the Division and perform such other duties as the Director may, from time to time, prescribe.

Last modified: February 26, 2006