N.J.S.A. 26:1A-61 — State Department of Health, references as meaning; powers of Commissioner of Health

26:1A-61. State Department of Health, references as meaning; powers of Commissioner of Health Whenever the terms "State Board of Health," "State Department of Health" and "Department of Health" occur or any reference is made to any of said terms, in any law, they, and each of them, shall be deemed to mean or refer to the State Department of Health as described in this act. The Commissioner of Health shall, except as may be otherwise provided by this act, have all powers conferred and perform all the duties imposed by law upon the State Board of Health, or any member, committee or officer thereof, including the secretary. L.1947, c. 177, p. 814, s. 61.

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