2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 12 - Public Health
Chapter 431 - State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Public Health Laws
Section 431.001 - Findings.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 431.001 (2019)

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds and declares that:

(1) Each resident of this state is entitled to the basic public health services that are necessary to preserve life and health;

(2) A framework for public health services provided by the government is necessary for applying the foundational capabilities and implementing the foundational programs by which the state or a local government may assess, protect or improve the health of the residents of this state; and

(3) The purpose of ORS 431.001 to 431.550 and 431.990 is to provide the framework described in subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.736 §1]

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