(1) The local health officer must ensure that each case is counseled regarding prevention of transmission to others and provided with referrals to counseling and medical care as appropriate.

(2) In cases of acute Hepatitis C, the local health officer must identify, notify, and refer at-risk contacts for testing.

(3) In cases of chronic Hepatitis C, the local health officer may notify and refer at-risk contacts for testing, or encourage the case to do so.