| Legal Topic: Public Health |
Public Health While public health is largely a state responsibility, the county is required to provide the county board of health with “quarters and equipment sufficient for its operation.” O.C.G.A. § 31-3-9. Counties may adopt the county board of health’s regulations regarding public health so that they may be enforced in magistrate court as an ordinance violation. See, O.C.G.A. § 31-3-16. Unlike county ordinances, O.C.G.A. § 31-5-9 allows for injunctive relief to stop violations of Title 31. Additionally, the county board of health may utilize the county attorney for legal representation. O.C.G.A. § 31-3-10. Legal Authority
O.C.G.A. § 31-3-9 O.C.G.A. § 31-3-10 O.C.G.A. § 31-3-12.1 O.C.G.A. § 31-3-16 O.C.G.A. § 31-5-9
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