Laws & Rules

Introduction

Structured by topic area, the following provides links to selected text of laws, rules, ordinances and regulations relevant to CCDPH programs and public health generally. Citations are to federal and Illinois laws, the Illinois Administrative Code, Cook County Code of Ordinances and CCDPH regulations.

For convenience, in parentheses after each law, rule, ordinance or regulation is the citation or location where the law, rule, ordinance or regulation can be found.

Laws are listed in the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) by Chapter and Act number. For example, the Communicable Disease Report Act is designated as Act 45 in Chapter 745 of the ILCS and would be shown as “(745 ILCS 45).”
Rules are organized in the Illinois Administrative Code (Ill. Adm. Code) by Title and Part number. For example, the rules for the Control of Communicable Disease – the Control of Communicable Diseases Code – are located in Part 690 of Title 77 of the Illinois Administrative Code and referred to as “(77 Ill. Adm. Code 690).”
Ordinances are codified in the Code of Ordinances of Cook County Illinois (Cook County Code). Each section number consists of two parts separated by a dash. The number before the dash refers to the chapter number, and the figure after the dash refers to the position of the section within the chapter. For example, “Cook County Code Section 38-33” refers to chapter 38 and section 33 within chapter 38.

The abbreviation “et seq.” means the current citation and any other related citations that follow. For example, the citation “Communicable Disease Report Act (745 ILCS 45/0.01 et seq.)” means the current citation and the other related citations of Act 45 in Chapter 745 that follow. In some instances section numbers are listed in the link to direct you to a select provision of the law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

Please Note:

Amendments may not yet be incorporated within the laws, rules, ordinances or regulations to which this site links.

Disclaimer

The following is provided for information purposes only. This site is not intended as a comprehensive compilation of all the laws, rules, ordinances or regulations affecting public health and safety issues or the operations of the Cook County Department of Public Health(“CCDPH”). Due to the nature of the information provided, no guarantee, warranty, expressed or implied, or representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The CCDPH is not responsible for the content of any reference or link to an off-site website or webpage and is not liable for the content thereof.

The links to the selected text of the laws, rules, ordinances or regulations cited have NOT been edited for publication, and are NOT in any sense the “official” text. The accuracy of any provision originating from this site cannot be assured, and you are urged to consult the official documents or contact legal counsel of your choice. This site should not be cited as an official or authoritative source. This information is subject to change without prior notice. Amendments, court decisions and other proceedings may affect the text, interpretation, validity and constitutionality of the laws, rules, ordinances or regulations cited on this web site.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Clean Indoor Air Ordinance (Cook County Code Section 38-201 et seq.)
Retail Tobacco
- Tobacco Dealers (Cook County Code Section 54-300 et seq.)
Tobacco Prevention and Control
- Cigarette Health Warning Act (410 ILCS 85/1 et seq.)
- Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/1 et seq.)
- Tobacco Dealers (Cook County Youth Tobacco Control Ordinance Cook County Code Section 54-300 et seq.)

Clinical Services

Breast and Cervical Cancer
- Breast Cancer Information
  - Section 2310-345 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-345)
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Research Fund
  - Section 2310-350 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-350)
  - Section 507L of the Illinois Income Tax Act (35 ILCS 5/507L)
  - Breast and Cervical Cancer Research Fund Rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 970)
- Breast Feeding Public Information Campaign
  - Section 2310-442 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-350)
- Ovarian Cancer Information
  - Section 2310-351 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-351)

Code of Ordinances of Cook County Illinois

Codified Code of Ordinances of Cook County, Illinois
Savings Clause (Cook County Code Ordinance 06-O-28 at Section 4)

Communicable Disease Information

Aids/HIV Disease: Prevention, Care & Surveillance
- Sections 2310-315, 2310-320, 2310-322, 2310-325, 2310-330, 2310-380 and 2310-405 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-315, 2310-320, 2310-322, 2310-325, 2310-330, 2310-380 and 2310-405)
- Section 6 of the Department of Public Health Act (20 ILCS 2305/6)
- African-American HIV/AIDS Response Act (410 ILCS 303/1 et seq.)
- African-American HIV/AIDS Response Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 691.100 et seq.)
- AIDS Confidentiality Act (410 ILCS 305/1 et seq.)
- HIV/AIDS Confidentiality and Testing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 697.10 et seq.)
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 692.10 et seq.)
- AIDS Registry Act (410 ILCS 310/1 et seq.)
- Communicable Disease Prevention Act (410 ILCS 315/0.01 et seq.)
- Communicable Disease Report Act (745 ILCS 45/0.01 et seq.)
- Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.100 et seq.)
- Control of Sexually Transmissible Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 693.10 et seq.)
- Illinois Sexually Transmissible Disease Control Act (410 ILCS 325/1 et seq.)
- Perinatal HIV Prevention Act (410 ILCS 335/1 et seq.)
- Perinatal HIV Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 699.10 et seq.)
Communicable Diseases
- Communicable Disease Prevention Act (410 ILCS 315/0.01 et seq.)
- Communicable Disease Report Act (745 ILCS 45/0.01 et seq.)
- Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.100 et seq.)
COVID-19
- SARS-COV-2 Infection (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.635 et seq.)
Immunization
- Child Health and Student Health Examination and Immunization Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665.100 et seq.)
- College Immunization Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 694.10 et seq.)
- College Student Immunization Act (110 ILCS 20/0.01 et seq.)
- Communicable Disease Prevention Act (410 ILCS 315/0.01 et seq.)
- Distribution of Vaccines and Other Medicines and Products (Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law 20 ILCS 2310/2310-250)
- Health Exams and Immunizations (Section 27-8.1 of the School Code, 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1)
- Immunization Data Registry Act (410 ILCS 527/1 et seq.)
- Immunization Outreach Programs (Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law 20 ILCS 2310/2310-255)
- Pertussis Vaccine Act (410 ILCS 235/1 et seq.)
- Pertussis Vaccine Pamphlet Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 698.10 et seq.)
- Polio Vaccine Act (410 ILCS 330/0.01 et seq.)
Quarantine and Isolation
- Cook County Department of Public Health Quarantine and Isolation Regulations
- Isolation, Quarantine, and Closure (77 ILL. Adm. Code 690.1300 et seq.)
- Measures Ordered by the Cook County Department of Public Health (Cook County Code Section 38-33)
Reportable Diseases
- Communicable Disease Report Act (745 ILCS 45/0.01 et seq.)
- Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.100 et seq.)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Control of Sexually Transmissible Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 693.10 et seq.)
- Illinois Sexually Transmissible Disease Control Act (410 ILCS 325/1 et seq.)
- Infant Eye Disease Act (410 ILCS 215/0.01 et seq.)
- Prenatal Syphilis Act (410 ILCS 320/0.01 et seq.)
- Sexually transmitted diseases; inherited metabolic diseases (20 ILCS 2310/2310-405)
Surveillance
- Syndromic Surveillance (Cook County Code, Department Powers and Duties, Article II Section 38-32(6))
Tuberculosis Control
- Section 2 of the Department of Public Health Act (20 ILCS 2305/2)
- Communicable Disease Prevention Act (410 ILCS 315/0.01 et seq.)
- Communicable Disease Report Act (745 ILCS 45/0.01 et seq.)
- Control of Tuberculosis Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 696.100 et seq.)

Data and Reports

Abortion Reporting
- Illinois Abortion Law of 1975 (720 ILCS 510/1 et seq.)
- Pregnancy Termination Report Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 505.10 et seq.)
Birth and Death Records
- Division 3-3 [Coroner] of the Counties Code (55 ILCS 5/3-3001 through 3-3044)
- Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/0.01 et seq.)
- Illinois Vital Records Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 500)
- Maternal Death Review Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 657.10)
- Missing Children Records Act (325 ILCS 50/0.01)
- Missing Children Registration Law (325 ILCS 55/0.01)
- Records for Veterans Administration Act (330 ILCS 70/0.01)
- Section 14 of the Clerks of Courts Act (705 ILCS 105/14)
- Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535/1 et seq.)
Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics
- Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm. Code 1005.10 et seq.)
- Illinois Health Statistics Act (410 ILCS 520/1 et seq.)
Hospital Report Card
- Hospital Report Card Act (210 ILCS 86/1 et seq.)
- Hospital Report Card Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 255.100 et seq.)
Marriage and Divorce Records
- Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/101 et seq.)
- Illinois Vital Records Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 500.10 et seq.)
- Marriage, Dissolution, and Invalidity Records Act (410 ILCS 530/0.01 et seq.)
Medical Studies
- Medical Studies Act (735 ILCS 5/8-2101 et seq.)
Surveillance
- Syndromic Surveillance (Cook County Code, Department Powers and Duties Section 38-32(6))

Healthy Environment

Clean Indoor Air
- Clean Indoor Air (Cook County Code Section 38-201 et seq.)
Indoor Air Quality
- Indoor Air Quality Act (410 ILCS 87/1 et seq.)
Lead Poisoning
- Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry Act (410 ILCS 525/1 et seq.)
- Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 840.5 et seq.)
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (410 ILCS 45/1 et seq.)
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845.10 et seq.)
- Lead Poisoning Prevention (Cook County Code Section 38-251 et seq.)
Smoke Free
- Smoke Free Illinois (410 ILCS 82/1 et seq.)
- Clean Indoor Air (Cook County Code Section 38-201 et seq.)

How to Get Involved

Cook County Medical Reserve Corp
- Medical Reserve Corps (Cook County Code Section 38-40(e))

How to Prepare for an Emergency

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) (Cook County Code Section 26-31 et seq.)
Cook County Medical Reserve Corp
- Medical Reserve Corps (Cook County Code Section 38-40(e))
Illinois Emergency Management Agency
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.)
U.S. Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act
- Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (Public Law 109-148-December 30, 2005)
U.S. Pandemic and All-Hazards Reauthorization Act
- Pandemic and All-Hazards Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5 March 13, 2013)
Select U.S. Department of Homeland Security Presidential Directives
- US Department of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5: Management of Domestic Incidents (February 28, 2003)
- US Department of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8: National Preparedness (March 30, 2011)
- US Department of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: Critical Infrastructure and Community Resilience (February 1, 2013)

Immunization Information

Child Health and Student Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665.100 et seq.)
College Immunization Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 694.10 et seq.)
Communicable Disease Prevention Act (410 ILCS 315/0.01 et seq.)
Distribution of Vaccines and Other Medicines and Products (Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law 20 ILCS 2310/2310-250)
Health Exams and Immunizations (Section 27-8.1 of the School Code, 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1)
Immunization Outreach Programs (Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law 20 ILCS 2310/2310-255)
Pertussis Vaccine Act (410 ILCS 235/1 et seq.)
Pertussis Vaccine Pamphlet Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 698.10 et seq.)
Polio Vaccine Act (410 ILCS 330/0.01 et seq.)

Local Public Health Departments

Local Health Department Certification Requirements
- Cook County Board of Health (Cook County Code Section 38-26 et seq.)
- Certified Local Health Department Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 600.100 et seq.)
- Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-1 et seq.)
Local Health Grants
- Local Health Department Development Grant Rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 610.100 et seq.)
- Local Health Protection Grant Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 615.100 et seq.)

Notifiable Diseases

Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Code – Arboviral Infections (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.322)

Ordinance Establishing the CCDPH

Ordinance Establishing the Cook County Department of Public Health (December 10, 1945)

Pharmaceutical Products

Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (410 ILCS 620/1 et seq.)
Illinois Formulary for the Drug Product Selection Program (77 Ill. Adm. Code 790.10 et seq.)
Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 85/1 et seq.)

Reproductive Health

Family Planning Services Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 635 et seq.)
Reproductive Health Act (775 ILCS 55 et seq.)

Violence Prevention Information

Section 2310-415 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-415)
Section 2310-420 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310/2310-420)
Illinois Workplace Violence Prevention Act (820 ILCS 275/1 et seq.)
Violent Injury Reporting Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 560.100 et seq.)
Blair Holt Assault Weapons Ban (Cook County Code Section 54-210 et seq.)

West Nile Virus

Mosquito Abatement District Act (70 ILCS 1005/0.01 et seq.)
Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Code – Arboviral Infections (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.322)

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