Public Health Statutes and Administrative Rules

The following are the Wisconsin Public Health Statutes and Administrative Rules.

Wisconsin Statutes Related to Public Health

• State Statutes Important for Public Health (Word)
   
• Chapter 95 Animal Health
   

• Chapter 250 Health; Administration and Supervision

• Chapter 251 Local Health Officials

• Chapter 252 Communicable Diseases

• Chapter 253 Maternal and Child Health

• Chapter 254 Environmental Health

• Chapter 255 Chronic Disease and Injuries

Administrative Rules of Public Health Importance

• Administrative Rules Important for Public Health (Word)

• DHS Administrative Code Table of Contents

• Chapter DHS 139 — Qualifications of Local Health Professionals Employed by Local Health Departments

• Chapter DHS 140 — Required Services of Local Health Departments

• Chapter DHS 142 — Access to Vital Records

• Chapter DHS 144 — Immunization of Students

• Chapter DHS 145 — Control of Communicable Diseases

• Chapter DHS 146 — Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Additional Information:

• Presentation on Public Health Statutes and Administrative Rules from Orientation for Public Health Employees in Wisconsin (PDF)
• Presentation on Public Health Law from Local Health Officer Orientation from Local Health Officer Orientation fall session (PDF)