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"...intensely practical, giving lawyers and judges a way to get through what would quite likely be chaotic days."- The New York Times |
Editor-in-Chief: Michael Colodner, Esq.
It is not possible to predict the next public health emergency, but it
is possible, and necessary, to prepare for one. State and local
governments and public health professionals will respond more
effectively and efficiently in the event of such emergency if they
understand the lines of authority and the diverse roles that governments
and individuals play, and the governing laws that affect their
actions.
The New
York State Public Health Legal Manual, a timely and important
resource for dealing with public health disasters, clarifies these
issues. It is the result of a collaboration between the New York State
Unified Court System, the New York State Bar Association, the New York
State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene.
The Manual covers the laws governing the control of the
spread of communicable diseases and the laws concerning the abatement of
nuisances that may cause public health emergencies, as well as the
constitutional rights of those affected. The authors also include
“commentary” sections to address gaps or constitutional
discrepancies that may not be covered completely by the law. Recognizing
that many of the Public Health Law provisions do not apply to New York
City, the Manual contains extensive review of relevant sections
of New York City Health Code, the New York City Charter and the New York
City Administrative Code provisions.
The Manual contains a foreword by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman and New York State Bar Association President Stephen P. Younger.
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