Section 696.180  Role of the Department or Local TB Control Authority in Enforcement and Control

The Department or local TB control authority may issue directives, seek court orders or issue emergency orders as necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

a)         Directives.  When necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Department or local TB control authority may ensure prevention and control measures by issuing Department or local TB control authority directives.  A directive is a letter that informs recipients what is required of them to be in compliance with this Part and the consequences of noncompliance. 

b)         The Department or local TB control authority shall implement matters of quarantine, isolation and closure in accordance with 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690. Subpart H.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 15267, effective October 2, 2012)