Record #:

26266

Author(s):

Votta, Richard

Abstract:

Public health officials who make inspections are subject to the Fourth Amendment. They must either obtain consent or a warrant, or be sure of an exception for inspections. There are exceptions for public areas, abandoned property, emergency situations, and heavily regulated businesses.

Source:

Health Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7754 A1 H42x), Vol. Issue 59, Nov 1982, p1-12, f

Subject(s):

Health services administrators; Public health