26B-7-323. Information sharing with public safety authorities.
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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-7-323. Information sharing with public safety authorities.
(1)As used in this section, "public safety authority" means a local, state, or federal law enforcement authority including the Division of Emergency Management, emergency medical services personnel, and firefighters.
(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act :
(a)whenever a public safety authority suspects a case of a reportable illness or condition under the provisions of Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 , it shall immediately notify the department;
(b)whenever the department learns of a case of a reportable illness or condition under this part that the department reasonably believes has the potential to be caused by one of the factors listed in Subsection 26B-7-316(1) , the department shall immediately notify the appropriate public safety authority; and
(c)sharing of information reportable under Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 between persons authorized by Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 shall be limited to information necessary for the treatment, control, investigation, and prevention of a public health emergency.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308 , 2023 General Session