26A-1-122. Counties joining existing department -- Abolition of department --
Withdrawal of county from department.
(1) If additional or adjacent counties join an existing local health department, provisions
shall be made for the appointment and terms of new board members in accordance with the
applicable provisions of this part.
(2) (a) A local health department established under this part may not be abolished until it
has been in existence at least two years.
(b) A participating county may not withdraw from a local health department until the
county has participated in maintenance of the local health department for at least two years. The
effective date of any withdrawal shall be December 31. Ninety days prior written notice of the
withdrawal shall be given to the board.
(3) If a local health department is abolished, the participating counties shall establish local
health departments under Section 26A-1-103, 26A-1-105, or 26A-1-106 at least 30 days prior to
abolishment.
Amended by Chapter 249, 2002 General Session
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