1. (a) A carrier who:

   1. (1) poses a serious and present danger to the health of others;
   2. (2) has been voluntarily admitted to a hospital or other facility for the treatment of tuberculosis or another dangerous communicable disease; and

   3. (3) who leaves the facility without authorized leave or against medical advice or who fails to return from authorized leave;

      shall be reported to a health officer by the facility not more than twenty-four (24) hours after discovery of the carrier's absence.

2. (b) If a health officer fails or refuses to institute or complete necessary legal measures to prevent a health threat (as defined in IC 16-41-7-2 ) by the carrier, the case shall be referred to a designated health official for appropriate action under this article.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-16.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.