State Department of Health v. San Miguel County

Citations

• 26 N.M. 634
• 195 P. 805

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. The approval of the state department of health is a prerequisite to invest the nominee for county health officer name by the board of county commissioners of a county with authority, and -without said approval there can be no such officer qualified to act. • P. 638</p> <p>2. The disapproval by the state department of health of the nominee for county health officer and the failure, neglect, or refusal to nominate one who is approved by the state department of health constitutes a failure, neglect, and refusal of the local health authorities to do the work which chapter 85, Laws 1919, designates shall be done by the state department of health, and authorizes said state department of health to perform such work at the expense of the county. P. 638</p>