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
• Presentation on Public Health Law from Local Health Officer Orientation from Local Health Officer Orientation fall session

If you have any questions, email Jamie LaBrasca, DPH Northern Regional Office at jamie.labrasca@dhs.wisconsin.gov.