Abstract (eng)
The first chapter depicts the historical development of legislative measures against epidemics. In its second chapter, the paper focuses on those constitutional rights, which may be affected by the provisions yet in force against the spread of epidemic plagues. The following chapter deals with questions of constitutional law as well, discussing the jurisdictional allocation of laws concerning the defeat of communicable diseases in the system of the Austrian B-VG. In its fourth part, the paper emphasizes the increasing influence of European law and international law on the national public health legislation. Subsequently, the measures provided by the respective laws yet in force are depicted. Finally an outlook on possible developments is presented.