[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Pierce County 7-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Section 252.03, Wis. Stats. (as it currently exists or is hereafter
revised) is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
(1)
The Pierce County Health Officer, upon the appearance of any communicable
disease in Pierce County, shall immediately investigate all the circumstances
and make a full report to the appropriate governing body and Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
(2)
The Pierce County Health Officer shall promptly take all measures
necessary to prevent, suppress and control communicable diseases,
and shall report to the appropriate governing body the progress of
the communicable diseases and the measures used against them, as needed
to keep the appropriate governing body fully informed, or at such
intervals as the Wisconsin Secretary of Health may direct.
(3)
The Pierce County Health Officer may inspect schools and other public
buildings within his or her jurisdiction as needed to determine whether
the buildings are kept in a sanitary condition.
(4)
The Pierce County Health Officer may do what is reasonable and necessary
for the prevention and suppression of disease; may forbid public gatherings
when deemed necessary to control outbreaks or epidemics and shall
advise the Wisconsin Department of Health Services of measures taken.
(5)
No person may interfere with the investigation under this chapter
of any place or its occupants by the Pierce County Health Officer
or their assistants.
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Any person who violates or obstructs this chapter or an order of the Pierce County Health Officer under § 120-1A(2) or (4) above is subject to:
(1)
The issuance of a citation pursuant to Ch. 1 of the Pierce County Code and § 66.0113, Wis. Stats. A citation may be issued by the local health officer or law enforcement officers.
(2)
A forfeiture of not more than $500 for each violation.
(3)
The issuance of a summons and complaint, and entry of a civil judgment
for a forfeiture and (temporary or permanent) injunctive relief.
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A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on
which a violation occurs or continues.
C.
The initiation of one action or penalty under this section does not
exempt the apparent violator from any additional actions and/or penalties.
D.
Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same
or any other matter shall not preclude enforcement under this chapter.
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Should any portion of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this
chapter shall not be affected.
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The purpose and intent of this chapter is to promote the public health,
safety, convenience, and general welfare and to prevent, suppress,
and control communicable diseases.
