50-17-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Approved course of treatment" means a course of treatment for tuberculosis that includes medical treatment prescribed by a physician and consistent with accepted medical standards, as well as appropriate followup to ensure public health and safety as set out in the rules of the department.
     (2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.
     (3) "Local board" means a city, county, city-county, or district board of health.
     (4) "Tuberculosis" means a disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 349, L. 1974; Sec. 69-4102, R.C.M. 1947; (2), (3)En. Sec. 25, Ch. 197, L. 1967; Sec. 69-4302, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4102(2), 69-4302; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 61, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 112, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 289, Ch. 546, L. 1995.