The Broward County Health and Sanitary Control Board (Broward County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Article XIV, §§ 15-233 et seq.) is a board established by the Broward County commissioners for the purpose of hearing administrative complaints on issues related to environmental health.
The board also advises the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the DOH-Broward director, investigates environmental health matters, addresses violations, and takes certain actions involving permits, licenses, penalties, and liens.
Administrative complaints may include the following:
- Biomedical waste
- Body art (tattoo facilities and body piercing facilities)
- Food service
- Group care
- Limited use public water systems
The Broward County Health and Sanitary Control Board consists of 10 members. Each of the nine Broward County Commissioners appoints one citizen member. Among those nine appointees, one must be a health care professional, and one must be licensed in one of the construction trades. The Broward League of Cities appoints one elected city official to the board.