36-188. Abolishment of other health agencies by establishment of county health department or public health services district Upon establishment of a county health department in conformity with this article or a public health services district under section 48-5802, a county health department or public health services district succeeds to the authority of any existing city or local board of health in that county and any references to a city or local board of health apply instead to that county health department or public health services district.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 36.188
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00188.htm· Version 2026