Sec. 2441.

(1) A local health department may adopt regulations necessary or appropriate to implement or carry out the duties or functions vested by law in the local health department. The regulations shall be approved or disapproved by the local governing entity. The regulations shall become effective 45 days after approval by the local health department’s governing entity or at a time specified by the local health department’s governing entity. The regulations shall be at least as stringent as the standard established by state law applicable to the same or similar subject matter. Regulations of a local health department supersede inconsistent or conflicting local ordinances.

(2) A person who violates a regulation is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $200.00, or both.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;– Am. 1986, Act 76, Imd. Eff. Apr. 7, 1986

Popular Name: Act 368