Power to Provide Place for Those with Contagious Diseases.
Milwaukee City Charter § 17-18
in effect17-18. Power to Provide Place for Those with Contagious Diseases.
When the commissioner shall deem it necessary to isolate or quarantine a person having or suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease or condition, hereinafter termed a patient, or persons who are contacts to such a patient, the commissioner may procure or see that suitable places or sites for their reception and care are provided. If it is deemed necessary, the commissioner may prohibit anyone from having direct contact with the patient if the person does not have written permission from the commissioner, except attending physicians and nurses, members of the clergy and members of the immediate family. When it is deemed necessary, the commissioner may require that a patient be moved to an isolation or quarantine site if it can be done without danger to the patient's health. If the patient is an infant or child who is to be moved to such an isolation site, a parent or other responsible adult may accompany and remain with the child with the commissioner's permission.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/City-Charter/CH17.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/26/2026