Section 130A-34 - Provision of local public health services(a) A county shall provide public health services.(b) A county shall operate a county health department, establish a consolidated human services agency pursuant to G.S. 153A-77, participate in a district health department, or contract with the State for the provision of public health services.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-34
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