Section 128:5 Duties; Compensation.
The town health officer:
I. Shall enforce the public health laws and rules.
II. Shall make such sanitary investigations as may be directed by the local board of health, or as may be required by the department of health and human services.
III. May, upon reasonable information, personal knowledge or belief, in order to safeguard public health or to prevent pollution of any aquifer or body of water, enter upon private property, but not into any living quarters, to investigate and, if necessary, take appropriate action to prevent further pollution.
IV. Shall receive for the health officer's services the compensation fixed by the selectmen or the town, except as otherwise provided.
Source. 1915, 27:4. PL 126:5. RL 148:5. RSA 128:5. 1985, 401:38. 1995, 310:181. 1997, 200:7, eff. Aug. 17, 1997.