§ 2575. Children's institutions; duty of local health officer. 1. The county, part-county, city (over fifty thousand population) health commissioner or district state health officer within whose jurisdiction any institution for the care of children, referred to in this article, is situated, shall immediately investigate any complaint against the management of the institution as to the existence of any condition therein dangerous or detrimental to life or health.

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 2575

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

2. If after such investigation, such health commissioner or health officer is satisfied that a condition exists therein which is dangerous or detrimental to life or health, he shall cause the said condition to be remedied without delay.

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