Ohio Rev. Code §3707.10 (2001), Disinfection of house in which there has been a
contagious disease
§ 3707.10 Disinfection of house in which there has been a contagious disease.
When a person affected with yellow fever, typhus fever, or diphtheria has recovered and
is no longer liable to communicate the disease to others, or has died, the attending
physician shall furnish a certificate of the recovery or death to the board of health of the
city or general health district. As soon thereafter as the board considers it advisable, its
health commissioner shall thoroughly disinfect and purify the house and contents of the
house in which the affected person has been ill or has died, in accordance with the rules
adopted by the department of health.
HISTORY: RS § 2128; Bates § 1536-741; S&S 829; 66 v 202, § 315; 90 v 90; 95 v
428; 97 v 540; GC § 4432; Bureau of Code Revision, 10-1-53; 138 v H 965. Eff 4-981.
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