H1030 - 2016 Appropriations Act. (SL 2016-94)

Overview: Sec. 12E.4 of S.L. 2016-94 (1) defines the term "vector" to mean a living transporter and transmitter of the causative agent of a disease and (2) directs the Division of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and administer a vector surveillance program to protect the public health that includes:

• Conducting vector surveillance.
• Characterizing vector-borne disease risk.
• Recommending appropriate vector control measures.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of vector control measures.
• Providing comprehensive vector-borne disease consultation, communication, and education.

The Commission for Public Health is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the vector surveillance program.

This section became effective July 1, 2016.