§ 35-1-303 — Rules and regulations; jurisdiction

(a) County and/or city and district boards of health may
enact rules and regulations pertaining to the prevention of
disease and the promotion of public health in the area over
which such respective boards have jurisdiction. But in no
instance shall such rules and regulations be less effective
than, or in conflict with, rules and regulations promulgated by
the state department of health. The district and/or city health
officers shall have all powers vested by law in county health
officers.
(b) The jurisdiction of the county and/or city or district
health department shall extend over all unincorporated areas and
over all municipalities within the territorial limits of the
county or counties comprising the district except municipalities
of Class I may maintain their own health departments. However,
any municipalities of Class I may merge its health services with
that of the county or district in which such city is located.