Public Health Law
What is "Public Health Law"
Public health laws are statutes and regulations that ensure the conditions for people to be healthy are readily available to all those who live, learn, work, and play in a specific geography. For example, these laws include policies that prevent food from being prepared in dangerous conditions that could expose you to harmful diseases and illnesses. Additionally, public health laws also assure funding for inspections, assessments, and the identification of issues affecting you and the health of those around you.
More specifically, these laws are enacted to protect your health and provide you with the means to be the healthiest you can be. Furthermore, public health laws are enacted at all levels, including federal, state, and local levels alike. For details on applicable laws in our jurisdiction, please see the links below.
State Laws and Regulations
These are public health laws enacted by the legislative bodies of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate. They include both statutes and regulations that stipulate how, what, when, where, and to whom they apply to protect your health and ensure access to health resources.
Local Regulations
Likewise, local regulations are those public health laws enacted at the local level by the District Board of Health. Specifically, these laws are designed to address distinct health-related needs and issues. Such regulations do not cross county lines and are not applicable in communities outside of the Three Rivers District.
01 –Public Health Regulation 317-01 Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
02 –Public Health Regulation 317-02 – Food Service Certification
03 -Public Health Regulation 317-03 – Repealed
04 – Public Health Regulation 317-04 – Food Service Inspection Publication
05 – Public Health Regulation 317-05 – Public Swimming/Bathing Certification
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- Reviewed/Updated: September 30, 2025