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In the state of Arizona there is a state law that regulates a behavior common in many parts of the world and underestimated by much of the population, except in extreme scenarios such as pandemics. The regulation allows punishment of people who deliberately expose others to contagious diseases in public spaces.
The legislation was established under Arizona Revised Code 36-631, a health rule that penalizes those who move around in public places while suffering from contagious diseases and pose a risk to other people.
What Arizona Revised Code 36-631 establishes for sick people
Arizona Revised Code 36-631 states that anyone who “knowingly” exposes a person affected by a contagious or infectious disease in a public place or on a public road commits an infraction. The regulation is aimed especially at situations where there is a risk of spread to third parties.
The legislation also clarifies that there is an exception when the transport of the sick person is necessary and is carried out in the least dangerous way possible for public health. In this way, the rule contemplates medical or sanitary emergency situations.
What punishments does the official measure in Arizona provide for?
Arizona Revised Code 36-631 establishes that people who fail to comply with this provision will be considered guilty of a “class 2 misdemeanor”, a criminal category provided for within the state judicial system.
In addition, another Arizona health regulation establishes penalties for those who violate orders, instructions, or regulations linked to public health measures. State authorities have legal tools to intervene in the face of possible health risks and prevent the spread of contagious diseases.