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7.04.030 HEALTH OFFICER—POWERS AND DUTIES.

(a) The San Mateo County Department of Public Health and Welfare, its officers, agents and employees, which together and individually constitute the health officer of the City, shall have the duty and general powers necessary to enforce all health and sanitation laws, rules and regulations of the state, County of San Mateo, and the City, within the City. Such power shall include but not be limited to: inspect, examine, isolate, quarantine, placard and disinfect person, places and things within the City; to issue citations and/or summons regarding violations; require and issue permits and approvals and to deny, revoke or suspend the same; and all other powers as authorized or permitted by statute, ordinance or other lawful origin, to the extent constitutionally permissible for the discharge of the duties imposed. Such powers and duties shall also include any and all other powers and duties of the health officer as specified in any title, chapter, and section of this code.