Vermont § 617 Assistance by officers; penalty for neglect

Vermont Statutes

§ 617 — Assistance by officers; penalty for neglect

Vermont § 617

Title 18Title 18: Health

Ch. 11Chapter 011: Local Health Officials

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 617 (2026).

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(a)The local health officer or local board of health may call upon sheriffs, constables, and police officers to assist it in the proper discharge of its duties. A sheriff, constable, or police officer who neglects or refuses to render such assistance shall be fined not more than $200.00.

(b)A local health officer may call upon State health officials for technical or other assistance. (Amended 1985, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 24.)

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(a) The local health officer or local board of health may call upon sheriffs, constables, and police officers to assist it in the proper discharge of its duties. A sheriff, constable, or police officer who neglects or refuses to render such assistance shall be fined not more than $200.00.
(b) A local health officer may call upon State health officials for technical or other assistance. (Amended 1985, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 24.)