MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 41-33-1. "Active tuberculosis" defined.

For the purposes of sections 41-33-1 through 41-33-15, the words "active tuberculosis" shall be construed to mean that tuberculosis is present in a communicable or infectious stage as established by chest x-ray, laboratory examination of sputum or other fluids, or tissues from the patient, or other methods approved by the executive officer of the state board of health.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 7076-01; Laws, 1956, ch. 304, Sec. 1; 1983, ch. 522, Sec. 18, eff from and after July 1, 1983.


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