Nothing that is provided in this chapter shall be understood to repeal, amend or modify any public health act or regulation, nor to impede the Department of Health from carrying out its mission of protecting it.Compliance of public health laws and regulations, as well as the orders of the Department of Health shall constitute a defense, in any civil or criminal suit filed under this chapter.The Department of Health shall adopt the necessary regulations for the implementation of this chapter. History —June 10, 1995, No. 52, § 12.
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