Public health laws, regulations, and resources

Public Health Laws & Legislative Resources

Access Nebraska public health laws, regulations, statutes, and related government resources.

Public health in Nebraska is guided by state statutes, administrative regulations, and local public health authority. Loup Basin Public Health Department works with state and local partners to carry out public health responsibilities established under Nebraska law.

This page provides links to public health laws, legislative resources, emergency preparedness information, environmental health regulations, and other government resources related to public health programs and services. These resources are intended to help community members, partners, healthcare providers, organizations, and local officials locate trusted public health information and guidance.

Loup Basin Public Health Department carries out public health responsibilities authorized under Nebraska statutes, regulations, and administrative code. LBPHD works in partnership with state and local agencies to support enforcement, education, monitoring, and public health response activities authorized under Nebraska law.

Areas of authority and enforcement may include the following:

Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act
Includes tobacco-free workplace and public place regulations.
Nebraska Swimming Pool Regulations
Public swimming pool and spa operation, inspection, and safety requirements.
Nebraska Title 173 – Control of Communicable Disease
Disease surveillance, reporting, investigation, and communicable disease control requirements.
Nebraska Child & Family Services Protection and Safety
Nebraska Child Welfare Services
Nebraska Juvenile Services Act

What LBPHD is Authorized to Govern

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Public Health Guidance & Partner Agencies

Loup Basin Public Health Department follows guidance, recommendations, regulations, and best practices from a variety of national, state, and local public health and healthcare organizations. These agencies and organizations help inform public health response efforts, health recommendations, disease prevention strategies, environmental health practices, and community health initiatives throughout our district.

Guidance and resources may include information from the following organizations:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS)
Nebraska Local Health Departments
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)