New York State’s Quarantine Act called for power to detain any ship entering the port of New York
In 1863, New York State’s new Quarantine Act called for a quarantine office run by a health officer who had the power to detain any ship entering the port of New York for as long as he deems necessary. The health officer can also order all cargo to be removed and a ship cleaned and fumigated.
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Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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