ARSD 44:20:03:06 – Imminent health threat to others -- Petition to circuit court.

If the department has determined by medical or epidemiological information that a person has a reportable disease or condition and is an imminent health threat to others, the department may petition the circuit court for a temporary restraining order pursuant to SDCL chapter 15-6 to enforce public health measures.

Source: 20 SDR 69, effective November 17, 1993; 38 SDR 8, effective August 1, 2011.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17 , 34-22-9 , 34-23-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-1-28 , 34-22-9 , 34-22-14 , 34-23-13.