3701-3-23 Examination of cases; notification regarding suspects.

The health commissioner of each health district is hereby empowered and directed to make, or cause to be made, such examinations of persons reasonably suspected of having a sexually transmitted disease, as may be necessary for carrying out these rules. Such examinations shall be made only by, or under the supervision or direction of, licensed physicians. Each health commissioner shall cooperate in the intrastate, interstate, and international program of notification, referral, and examination of persons reasonably suspected of having a sexually transmitted disease, in accordance with the policies and requirements of the director of health and the federal government.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/08/2008 and 05/01/2013

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3701.13, 3701.24, 3701.34, 3707.06

Rule Amplifies: 3701.24, 3707.06

Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1964, 3/13/80