Ind. Code § 16-39-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-8
Court ordered release of mental health records; provider provision of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The court may order the release of the patient's mental health record without the patient's consent upon the showing of good cause following a hearing under IC 16-39-3 or in a proceeding under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40 following a hearing held under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

(b) A provider shall, upon the request of a court that has committed a patient under IC 12-26-7, IC 12-26-8, IC 35-36-2-4, or IC 35-36-3, release to the court any information from the patient's mental health record that is required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for transmission to NICS (as defined in IC 35-47-2.5-2.5) in accordance with IC 33-24-6-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.96; P.L.131-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-8.1
"Proxy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.1. As used in this chapter, "proxy" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-20.

As added by P.L.86-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-69.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-69.3
"Continuing care retirement community"
Status: in_force

Sec. 69.3. "Continuing care retirement community", for purposes of IC 16-28-15 and IC 16-29-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-15-2.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.156. Amended by P.L.202-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-19-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-19-7-2
Rights, powers, and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The division of weights and measures has all the rights, duties, and powers provided under IC 24-4-4 and IC 24-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-32-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-6.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-6.4
Program eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.4. To be eligible to participate in a program operated under this chapter, an individual must:

(1) be a resident of either:

(A) a county within the Indiana housing and community development authority's balance of state continuum of care region in which the qualified entity is located; or

(B) Marion County or a county that is contiguous to Marion County, if the qualified entity is located in Marion County; and

(2) present valid identification.

As added by P.L.144-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-19-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-19-10-8
Counterterrorism symptom and health syndrome data collection; data release
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall support the goals and objectives of the state's counterterrorism programs by collecting data related to:

(1) symptoms; and

(2) health syndromes;

from outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of diseases or other health conditions that may be a danger to public health.

(b) A health care provider or other entity that collects data described in subsection (a) shall report to the state department in accordance with rules adopted under section 5 of this chapter.

(c) The state department shall establish reporting, monitoring, and prevention procedures for data collected under this section.

(d) Data:

(1) collected under subsection (a); or

(2) reported under subsection (b);

from which the identity of an individual may be ascertained are confidential.

(e) The state department may release data collected under this section to an Indiana nonprofit entity that performs health data services for health care providers if the state department:

(1) determines that the release is necessary as part of a response to a public health event, including an outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic; and

(2) executes a data use agreement with the entity that specifies the permitted use and disclosure of any released information.

As added by P.L.8-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.130-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-48-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-48-1-4
"Second opinion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "second opinion" means consultation, histologic processing, or additional testing performed on a sample by a second provider after an anatomic pathology service is performed on the sample by a first provider.

As added by P.L.222-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-4-b
Spinal cord and brain injury fund; use of fund
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. The fund is to be used for the following purposes:

(1) Establishing and maintaining a state medical surveillance registry for traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries.

(2) Funding research related to the treatment and cure of spinal cord and brain injuries, including acute management, medical complications, rehabilitative techniques, and neuronal recovery. Research must be conducted in compliance with all state and federal laws.

(3) Concerning spinal cord injuries, funding of at least ten percent (10%) and not more than fifteen percent (15%) of money in the fund for:

(A) post acute extended treatment and services for an individual with a spinal cord injury; or

(B) facilities that offer long term activity based therapy services at affordable rates to an individual with a spinal cord injury that requires extended post acute care.

(4) Concerning brain injuries, funding of at least ten percent (10%) and not more than fifteen percent (15%) of money in the fund for:

(A) post acute extended treatment and services for an individual with a brain injury; or

(B) facilities that offer long term activity based therapy services at affordable rates to an individual with a brain injury that requires extended post acute care.

(5) Develop a statewide trauma system. However, not more than fifty percent (50%) of money in the fund may be used for purposes of developing a statewide trauma system.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.141-2014, SEC.22; P.L.200-2015, SEC.3; P.L.152-2026, SEC.225.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-114.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-114.2
"EMS data dictionary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 114.2. "EMS data dictionary", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-1.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-79.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-79.1
"Controlling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79.1. "Controlling", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.3.

As added by P.L.239-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-4.5
Adoption of rules concerning facilities where eyelash extensions are applied
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "eyelash extensions" means strands of silk, mink, or another synthetic or natural material that are applied one (1) at a time and fixed to an individual's natural eyelashes.

(b) The state department shall adopt reasonable rules to ensure the sanitary operation of facilities where eyelash extensions are applied as described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.55-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-43 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-43
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-23-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-96.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-96.5
"Distributed for use"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96.5. "Distributed for use", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-5.5.

As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-359 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-359
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 359. "Unit", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-316 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-316
"Renovate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 316. "Renovate", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-9.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-4
Conflict of interest of board member
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the board of managers or board of trustees if the member:

(1) has a pecuniary interest in; or

(2) derives a profit from;

a contract or purchase connected with the hospital. However, the member shall disclose the interest or profit in writing to the board and provide a copy to the state board of accounts. The member shall abstain from voting on any matter that affects the interest or profit.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-4-2(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-16
Educational programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The state department shall conduct intensive educational programs for health professionals and members of the public concerning the nature and purpose of the birth problems registry, the reporting and informational requirements, and the causes and detection of birth problems.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-1995, SEC.3; P.L.147-2023, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-222 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-222
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-5-3(r).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-90 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-90
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-23-1 part; 16-6-6-1(k).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-26
Effect upon chain of proximate cause
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The act of withholding or withdrawing CPR, when done under:

(1) an out of hospital DNR declaration and order issued under this chapter;

(2) a court order or decision of a court appointed guardian; or

(3) a good faith medical decision by the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant that the patient has a terminal illness;

is not an intervening force and does not affect the chain of proximate cause between the conduct of a person that placed the patient in a terminal condition and the patient's death.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-46-16-1
Development of strategic plan; collaboration; workgroup; update of plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall develop a strategic plan to identify and significantly reduce the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Indiana.

(b) In developing the strategic plan under subsection (a), the state department shall collaborate with the office of the secretary of family and social services.

(c) The state department shall establish workgroups to assist in the development of the strategic plan. The members of a workgroup may include the following:

(1) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(2) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's designee.

(3) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.

(4) The dean of the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health or the dean's designee.

(5) Health care providers specializing in diabetes prevention, screening, treatment, research, or education.

(6) Health care providers who provide direct patient care.

(7) Representatives of any medical, nursing, or dental school located in Indiana.

(8) Middle school, high school, or college level health instructors.

(9) Individuals diagnosed with diabetes or at risk for diabetes.

(10) Public health advocates who work with diabetes or diabetes prevention.

(11) Representatives of community based and faith based organizations involved in providing education, awareness, or support relating to diabetes.

(12) Any other persons the state department determines are necessary.

(13) Public health advocates who work with individuals with kidney disease.

(14) Representatives of organizations that address minority health and health disparities.

(d) The state department shall update the strategic plan every two (2) years.

As added by P.L.33-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-7
Notice to relatives or friends of patient
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The superintendent shall attempt to notify by certified mail any known relatives or friends of the patient of the patient's condition, the treatment determined to be necessary by the superintendent and the treating physician, and the result of the independent second opinion. To the extent possible given the urgency of the circumstances, the superintendent shall allow a reasonable time within which to receive responses of persons notified and shall consider the responses received before taking final action.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-39-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-39-5-1
Interprovider exchange of records without patient's consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article does not prohibit a provider from obtaining a patient's health records from another provider without the patient's consent if the health records are needed to provide health care services to the patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-28-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-28-8-1
Petitions for receivership
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director may, after consultation with the commissioner, request the attorney general to petition the circuit or superior court of the county in which a health facility is located to place the facility in receivership to protect the patients in the facility.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-20(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.27; P.L.197-2011, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-29
Radiation machines; operation; licenses; inspection; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to regulate who may operate a radiation machine and what level of training and experience the operator must have. Rules adopted by the state department must exempt from testing to establish initial qualifications an individual who:

(1) holds a valid certificate issued by; and

(2) is currently registered with;

the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

(b) The state department may by rule exempt an individual who:

(1) is currently licensed in another state as a radiologic technologist; or

(2) performs the function of a radiologic technologist in another state that does not require the licensure of a radiologic technologist;

from testing to establish initial qualifications.

(c) The state department shall issue a license to an individual meeting the requirements of the rules adopted under subsection (a) for a radiologic technologist upon the payment to the state department of a sixty dollar ($60) fee and the cost of testing to establish initial qualifications. The license is valid for twenty-four (24) months. The state department shall establish a fee for the renewal or duplication of a license issued under this section not to exceed sixty dollars ($60). In addition to the renewal fee, a penalty fee of sixty dollars ($60) shall be imposed by the state department for processing an application for license renewal received after the expiration of the previous license. The state department may waive the penalty fee for a showing of good cause.

(d) An individual who applies for a license issued under subsection (c) or who holds a license issued under subsection (c) shall provide the individual's Social Security number to the state department.

(e) The state department shall collect and release the applicant's or licensee's Social Security number as provided in state or federal law.

(f) Notwithstanding IC 4-1-10-3, the state department may allow access to the Social Security number of each person who is licensed under this section or has applied for a license under this section to:

(1) a testing service that provides the examination for licensure as a radiologic technologist to the state department; or

(2) an individual state regulatory board of radiologic technology or an organization composed of state regulatory boards of radiologic technology for the purpose of coordinating licensure and disciplinary activities among the individual states.

(g) Every owner of a radiation machine, including an industrial radiation machine, shall have the machine inspected in accordance with procedures and standards established by the state department. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing the procedures and standards applicable to inspections of radiation machines.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-11(b), (c), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.104-2003, SEC.6; P.L.168-2003, SEC.3; P.L.157-2006, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-8
Duty to provide ophthalmia neonatorum precaution information
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. It is unlawful for any person in professional attendance at a birth to fail to include an answer to the question on a birth certificate: "Were precautions taken against ophthalmia neonatorum?".

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-18
"Antibiotic drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Antibiotic drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-30-12 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-106.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-106.3
"Electronic signature"
Status: in_force

Sec. 106.3. (a) "Electronic signature", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-8.

(b) For purposes of IC 16-42-3 and IC 16-42-22, "electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process:

(1) attached to or logically associated with an electronically transmitted prescription or order; and

(2) executed or adopted by a person;

with the intent to sign the electronically transmitted prescription or order.

As added by P.L.204-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-14.5
Denial or permanent revocation for conviction of specified crimes
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. The department of homeland security may issue an order under IC 4-21.5-3-6 to deny an applicant's request for certification or licensure or permanently revoke a certificate or license under procedures provided by section 14 of this chapter if the individual who holds the certificate or license issued under this title is convicted of any of the following:

(1) Dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death under IC 35-42-1-1.5.

(2) Dealing in or manufacturing cocaine or a narcotic drug under IC 35-48-4-1.

(3) Dealing in methamphetamine under IC 35-48-4-1.1.

(4) Manufacturing methamphetamine under IC 35-48-4-1.2.

(5) Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-2.

(6) Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-3.

(7) Dealing in a schedule V controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.

(8) Dealing in a substance represented to be a controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.5 (repealed).

(9) Knowingly or intentionally manufacturing, advertising, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, advertise, or distribute a substance represented to be a controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.6.

(10) Dealing in a counterfeit substance under IC 35-48-4-5.

(11) Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia as a felony under IC 35-48-4-10.

(12) An offense under IC 35-48-4 involving the manufacture or sale of a synthetic drug (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321), a synthetic drug lookalike substance (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019)) under IC 35-48-4-10.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019), a controlled substance analog (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-8), or a substance represented to be a controlled substance (as described in IC 35-48-4-4.6).

(13) A crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79).

As added by P.L.65-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-2001, SEC.2; P.L.1-2002, SEC.74; P.L.205-2003, SEC.26; P.L.1-2006, SEC.301; P.L.151-2006, SEC.7; P.L.138-2011, SEC.3; P.L.182-2011, SEC.3; P.L.78-2012, SEC.4; P.L.77-2012, SEC.35; P.L.196-2013, SEC.5; P.L.238-2015, SEC.3; P.L.252-2017, SEC.1; P.L.198-2018, SEC.1; P.L.80-2019, SEC.4; P.L.142-2020, SEC.20; P.L.186-2025, SEC.110; P.L.85-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-31-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31-11-3
Credit for official duties; academic requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) All relevant experience of a military service applicant in the discharge of the applicant's official duties while performing service described in section 1 of this chapter must be credited in the calculation of the number of years the applicant has provided emergency medical services for purposes of section 2 of this chapter.

(b) In determining if a military service applicant substantially meets the academic requirements for a license or certificate issued by the commission, the commission shall consider the recommendations in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services published by the American Council on Education or the council's successor organization.

As added by P.L.16-2013, SEC.2; P.L.115-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-348.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-348.7
"Telephonic interaction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 348.7. "Telephonic interaction", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-24.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-0.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-0.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.90-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.41-2007, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.161-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-331 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-331
"Shortage area"
Status: in_force

Sec. 331. "Shortage area", for purposes of IC 16-46-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-5-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-163.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-163.5
"Health care translator"
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 163.5. "Health care translator", for purposes of IC 16-46-11.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-11.1-3.

As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-33
Minor violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 does not require the state health commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent to report, for the institution of proceedings under those provisions, minor violations of those provisions whenever the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-39.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-12
Revocation of living will declaration or life prolonging procedures will declaration
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A living will declaration or a life prolonging procedures will declaration may be revoked at any time by the declarant by any of the following:

(1) A signed, dated writing.

(2) Physical cancellation or destruction of the declaration by the declarant or another in the declarant's presence and at the declarant's direction.

(3) An oral expression of intent to revoke.

(b) A revocation is effective when communicated to the attending physician.

(c) No civil or criminal liability is imposed upon a person for failure to act upon a revocation unless the person had actual knowledge of the revocation.

(d) The revocation of a life prolonging procedures will declaration is not evidence that the declarant desires to have life prolonging procedures withheld or withdrawn.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-6
Registration of manufacturer, processor, repackager, or wholesale distributor; maintaining place of business in state; compliance with federal law; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A manufacturer, processor, repackager, or wholesale distributor of food, drugs, or cosmetics who maintains a place of business in Indiana shall file with the state department, upon forms to be furnished by the state department, a written statement of the name and address of the owner, the character of the business, and the business address of each place of business in Indiana.

(b) A new place of business for the manufacture, processing, repacking, or wholesale distribution of food, drugs, or cosmetics may not be established in Indiana until the place of business has been registered as provided in this chapter.

(c) If ownership of a registered place of business changes, the new owner shall reregister the place of business before operating the same.

(d) A manufacturer, processor, repackager, or wholesale distributor registered under this section shall comply with the current good manufacturing practice, hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls for human food (21 CFR 117).

(e) The state department may terminate the registration of a registered manufacturer, processor, repackager, or wholesale distributor of food, drugs, or cosmetics for a violation of this section. The state department's termination of a registration under this subsection is subject to IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-29-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 16-26-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-26-2-4
Maternity assistance development fund; administration; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department shall administer the fund. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the administration of the fund and this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-243 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-243
"Municipal corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 243. "Municipal corporation", for purposes of IC 16-35-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-2
"Adverse action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which may be imposed against licensed EMS personnel by a state EMS authority or state court, including, but not limited to, actions against an individual's license, such as revocation, suspension, probation, consent agreement, monitoring, or other limitation or encumbrance on the individual's practice, letters of reprimand or admonition, fines, criminal convictions, and state court judgments enforcing adverse actions by the state EMS authority.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-11
"Health care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "health care facility" includes the following:

(1) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(2) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2 or IC 16-28-3.

(3) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.

(4) A hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3.

(5) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(6) A health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19).

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-41-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-41-11-7
Inspections; compliance orders; civil penalties; reports of violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The state department may designate an agent who, upon presentation of proper credentials, may enter a facility to inspect for possible violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) The state department may commence an action under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for issuance of an order of compliance and civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation per day against a person who does any of the following:

(1) Fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) Interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department's designated agent in the performance of official duties under this chapter.

(c) The state department may commence an action against a facility under either:

(1) subsection (b); or

(2) the licensure statute for the facility;

if the facility is licensed by the state department. However, the state department may not bring an action arising out of one (1) incident under both statutes.

(d) The state department may report to any other board or agency responsible for licensure, registration, or certification of health care providers, facilities, or other health care workers an individual or facility that is found to be operating in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-10
Admission of record or related testimony in evidence; confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If a patient's mental health record or testimony related to a patient's mental health is offered or admitted into evidence in a legal proceeding, the court shall maintain the record or transcript of the testimony as a confidential court record. The record or transcript may not be used in any other proceeding or for any other purpose.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(j).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-23-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23-4-2
Special maintenance tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The city fiscal body may levy a special tax for the maintenance of the hospital of not less than sixty-seven hundredths of one cent ($0.0067) and not more than one and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0167) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable property, to be levied and collected the same as other city taxes are levied and collected.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.8 / Section 16-41-39.8-12
Reprimand, suspension, or revocation of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state department may under IC 4-21.5 reprimand, or suspend or revoke the license of, a clearance examiner or a lead-based paint activities inspector, risk assessor, project designer, supervisor, worker, or contractor for any of the following reasons:

(1) Violating any requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under section 6 of this chapter.

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively obtaining or attempting to obtain a license under this chapter.

(3) Failing to meet the qualifications for a license or failing to comply with the requirements of applicable laws or rules.

(4) Failing to meet an applicable federal or state standard for lead-based paint activities.

(b) The state department may under IC 4-21.5 reprimand a lead-based paint activities contractor or suspend or revoke the license of a lead-based paint activities contractor that employs a person who is not licensed under this chapter for a purpose that requires the person to hold a license issued under this chapter.

(c) The state department may under IC 4-21.5 revoke the approval of a clearance examiner training course or a lead-based paint activities training course for any of the following reasons:

(1) Violating any requirement of this chapter.

(2) Falsifying information on an application for approval.

(3) Misrepresenting the extent of a training course's approval.

(4) Failing to submit required information or notifications in a timely manner.

(5) Failing to maintain required records.

(6) Falsifying approval records, instructor qualifications, or other approval information.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(n).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-12
Syphilis testing at time of delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If at the time of delivery positive evidence is not available to show that standard serological tests for syphilis have been made in accordance with section 10 of this chapter, the person in attendance at the delivery shall take or cause to be taken a sample of the blood of the woman at the time of the delivery and shall submit the sample to an approved laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-25
Judgment for costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) A personal judgment may not be given against a defendant, except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) When merchandise is ordered destroyed, the court may give judgment against the defendant for that part of the costs occasioned by the defendant.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-29.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-40-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-40-6-3
Report concerning 340B program participation; state department publication of data
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Before April 1 of each year, a 340B covered entity shall report the following information and transactions to the state department concerning the 340B covered entity's participation in or participation on behalf of the 340B covered entity in the federal 340B program for the previous calendar year:

(1) The:

(A) name;

(B) service address;

(C) 340B program identification number; and

(D) designation of entity type, as specified in 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4);

of the 340B covered entity.

(2) The aggregate acquisition cost for all prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program and dispensed or administered to patients.

(3) The aggregate payment amount received for all drugs obtained under the 340B program and dispensed or administered to patients.

(4) The aggregate payment made to pharmacies under contract to dispense drugs obtained under the 340B program.

(5) The number of claims for prescription drugs described in subdivision (3).

(6) How the 340B covered entity uses any savings from participating in the 340B program, including the amount of savings used for the provision of charity care, community benefits, or a similar program of providing unreimbursed or subsidized health care.

(7) The aggregate payments made to any other entity that is not a 340B covered entity and is not a contract pharmacy as described in subdivision (4) for managing any aspect of the 340B covered entity's 340B program.

(8) The aggregate payment made for any other administering expense for the 340B program.

(9) The aggregate number of prescription drugs dispensed or administered to patients for which a payment was reported under subdivision (3).

(10) The percentage of the 340B covered entity's claims that were for prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program.

(11) The number and percentage of low income patients of the 340B covered entity that were served by a sliding fee scale for a prescription drug dispensed or administered under the 340B program.

(12) The 340B covered entity's total operating costs.

(13) The 340B covered entity's total costs for charity care.

(14) A copy of the 340B covered entity's financial assistance policy for the reporting year.

(b) The information required to be reported under subsection (a)(3) through (a)(5) must, to the extent feasible, be reported by payer type, including the following:

(1) Commercial.

(2) Medicaid.

(3) Medicare.

(4) Uninsured.

(c) The data submitted in the reports required under subsection (a) is confidential and is not available for public inspection.

(d) Before November 15 of each year, the state department shall prepare a report that aggregates the data submitted under subsection (a) and:

(1) submit the report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and

(2) post the report on the state department's website.

As added by P.L.188-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-4
Chairperson; appointment; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, a chairperson shall be elected by the council members at the first meeting after July 1 every even-numbered year. If a vacancy occurs in the position of a member who is the chairperson, the council shall elect a member to serve the remainder of the chairperson's term at the next meeting of the council.

(b) The chairperson may not be a state employee.

(c) Before August 1, 2023, the governor shall appoint the chairperson of the council.

(d) The chairperson must meet one (1) of the qualifications of a member under section 5(b) of this chapter. This subsection expires July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-31-5-2
Restrictions on provision of ambulance services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A city, town, or county may not adopt an ordinance that restricts a person from providing ambulance services in the city, town, township, or county if:

(1) the person is authorized to provide ambulance services in any part of another county; and

(2) the person has been requested to provide ambulance services:

(A) to the county in which the person is authorized to provide ambulance services, and those services will originate in another county; or

(B) from the county in which the person is authorized to provide ambulance services, and those services will terminate in another county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-15(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.170-2022, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-1
"School"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" refers to a:

(1) public school; or

(2) nonpublic school that is not located in a private home.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-33-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-41-25-8.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-41-25-8.7
Nonresidential onsite sewage system; site suitability
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.7. (a) As used in this section, "lot" means the parcel of real property on which any one (1) of the following has been constructed or is proposed for construction:

(1) An apartment building.

(2) A church or other place of worship.

(3) A commercial establishment.

(4) A condominium.

(5) A medical facility.

(6) A motel.

(7) An office building.

(8) A restaurant.

(9) A school.

(b) A nonresidential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5) may be installed in a lot described in subsection (a) if at least one (1) site on the lot is determined to be suitable for the installation of the nonresidential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5).

As added by P.L.160-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-12
Time frame for determining state comprehensive care bed need rate and county comprehensive care bed need; publication; application requirements; criteria; sufficient information
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Before July 1, 2019, and before July 1 of each year thereafter, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall complete the following:

(1) Determine the state comprehensive care bed need rate as set forth in section 8 of this chapter.

(2) For each county, determine the county's comprehensive care bed need as set forth in section 9 of this chapter.

(b) The state department shall publish each county's comprehensive care bed need determined under subsection (a)(2) on the state department's website not later than one (1) month after the determination is made under subsection (a).

(c) In considering whether to approve a certificate of need application under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall ensure that an application is in accordance with all of the following:

(1) The number of comprehensive care beds approved for a county must include only comprehensive care beds available for relocation from counties with an excess comprehensive care bed supply.

(2) The number of comprehensive care beds approved for a county shall not exceed the receiving county's comprehensive care bed need as determined under subsection (a)(2).

(3) A certificate of need may not be granted if in the receiving county:

(A) the existing occupancy rate for all comprehensive care beds is less than eighty-five percent (85%); or

(B) the addition of a proposed comprehensive care bed would reduce the existing occupancy rate for all comprehensive care beds below eighty-five percent (85%).

(4) The relocation of a comprehensive care bed to a different county may occur only if, after the relocation, the number of comprehensive care beds in the county from which the comprehensive care bed is relocated will still exceed the county's comprehensive care bed need determined under subsection (a)(2) by at least fifty (50) comprehensive care beds.

(d) In determining need, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall consider the following criteria when reviewing a certificate of need application:

(1) The need that the population served or proposed to be served has for the services to be provided upon implementation of a project detailed in the certificate of need application.

(2) The quality of care provided in previous or existing comprehensive care health facilities owned or operated by the applicant, including responses to resident and family satisfaction surveys.

(3) The applicant's plan to meet staffing requirements for the project as required by 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-2(c)(6).

(4) The short term and long term financial feasibility, the cost effectiveness of the project, and the financial impact upon the applicant, other providers, health care consumers, and the state's Medicaid program. The applicant shall include the following with the certificate of need application:

(A) The availability and proof of financing for the project.

(B) The operating costs specific to the project and the effect of the costs on the operating budget of the facility based on review of available balance sheets, cash flow statements, and audited financial statements.

(C) The anticipated costs for the project that would be filed in Medicaid cost reports compared to the median Medicaid costs associated with other comprehensive care health facilities in the county.

(D) The applicant's historical ability to meet the working capital requirement under 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-2(c)(11).

(5) The historical, current, and projected use of the facility if the application is for a project that involves an existing comprehensive care health facility.

(6) The relationship of the project to the applicant's long range plan and the planning process employed.

(7) The effectiveness of the project in meeting the health care needs of medically underserved groups, including:

(A) low income individuals;

(B) individuals with disabilities; and

(C) minorities;

and, if applicable, the applicant's historical experience in meeting the needs of underserved groups.

(8) The availability of and impact on ancillary and support services that relate to the project, including the following services:

(A) Dental care.

(B) Diagnostics.

(C) Laboratory.

(D) Pharmaceutical.

(E) Therapy.

(F) Transportation.

(G) Vision.

(H) X-ray.

(9) The extent to which the project, the facility, and the applicant comply with applicable standards for licensure, certification, and other approvals.

(10) The historical performance of the applicant and affiliated parties in complying with previously granted certificate of need applications.

(11) The public comments submitted to the state department under section 13 of this chapter.

(12) The applicant's legal right or demonstration of a future legal right to the beds proposed to be transferred under the application.

(13) Any other information concerning the need for the comprehensive care beds or the comprehensive care health facility requested on the application.

Except for public comments under subdivision (11), the applicant has the burden of including with the application sufficient information for each of the criteria for the commissioner or the commissioner's designee to review.

(e) The certificate of need applicant has the burden of providing sufficient information under this section to enable the commissioner or the commissioner's designee to review the application under this section.

(f) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall approve a certificate of need application for:

(1) the transfer of comprehensive care beds; or

(2) the construction of a comprehensive care health facility consisting of transferred beds;

only after finding the transfer or construction is necessary as provided in this section.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-9
"Office setting"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this chapter, "office setting" means a location of a qualified provider where health care services are provided and that:

(1) is located more than two hundred fifty (250) yards from the main building of any hospital owned in whole or in part by the Indiana nonprofit hospital system; and

(2) is where a qualified provider routinely provides health examinations, diagnosis, or non-invasive treatment of illness or injury on an ambulatory basis.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A location within the campus (as defined in 42 CFR 413.65(a)(2)) of a hospital.

(2) A location not more than two hundred fifty (250) yards from the main building of a remote location of a hospital (as defined in 42 CFR 413.65(a)(2)).

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.215-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-8
Retrospective medical review; medical staff committee members; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The members of a medical staff committee who conduct a retrospective medical review have absolute immunity from civil liability for the following:

(1) Communications made in committee meetings.

(2) Reports and recommendations made by the committee arising from deliberations by the committee to the governing board of the hospital or another duly authorized medical staff committee.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-6.5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-41 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-41
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. The state department may bring an action at law or in equity to enforce this chapter, and the court in the action has jurisdiction to compel or enforce this chapter by injunction. The action shall be brought in the name of the state.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-6.5
"Advanced emergency medical technician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. "Advanced emergency medical technician", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is certified under the IC 16-31-3-2 Indiana emergency medical services commission standards for an advanced emergency medical technician certification to provide elements of advanced life support.

As added by P.L.77-2012, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.170-2022, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-21-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-21-7-4
Counties' pro rata share of remaining funds at end of fiscal year
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. With the approval of the budget director and upon the recommendation of the budget committee, each county that has incurred costs for an individual with a communicable disease under:

(1) IC 16-41-1;

(2) IC 16-41-2;

(3) IC 16-41-3;

(4) IC 16-41-5;

(5) IC 16-41-6;

(6) IC 16-41-7;

(7) IC 16-41-8;

(8) IC 16-41-9; or

(9) IC 16-41-13;

is entitled to a pro rata share of the money remaining at the end of the state fiscal year in the fund established under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.138-2006, SEC.4; P.L.112-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-5
Bedding
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "bedding" means any mattress, mattress pad, mattress protector pad, box spring, upholstered spring, upholstered sofa bed, quilted pad, comforter, bolster, cushion, pillow, featherbed, sleeping bag, or any other bag, case, or covering that meets the following conditions:

(1) Is made of leather, textile, or other material.

(2) Is stuffed or filled with any soft material or substance.

(3) Is designed or made for sleeping or reclining purposes or that is an integral part of a bed or couch or other device used for sleeping or reclining purposes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-11
Failure to pay fee; interest; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) If a health facility fails to pay the quality assessment fee under this chapter not later than ten (10) days after the date the payment is due, the health facility shall pay interest on the quality assessment fee at the same rate as determined under IC 12-15-21-3(6)(A).

(b) The office shall report to the state department each nursing facility and each health facility that either:

(1) fails to submit patient day information requested by the office to calculate the quality assessment fee; or

(2) fails to pay the quality assessment fee under this chapter;

not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the patient day information is requested or payment of the quality assessment fee is due.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-41-20-9
Judicial review of orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person aggrieved by an order of a local board of health or county health officer issued under this chapter may, not more than ten (10) days after the making of the order, file with the circuit or superior court a petition seeking a review of the order.

(b) The court shall hear the appeal. The court's decision is final.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-100.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-100.5
"Down syndrome"
Status: in_force

Sec. 100.5. "Down syndrome", for purposes of IC 16-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-2.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-23.5-2-10
Restriction on powers of the agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. This chapter does not give the agency the power to levy taxes or issue bonds or confer upon the agency the status of a municipal corporation. The agency may act only on behalf of the county, as approved by the board of commissioners or county council under this chapter, and is considered to be an administrative instrumentality of the county.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-4
Administrative authority of executive board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The executive board or the executive board's designee is the ultimate authority under IC 4-21.5 for any matter concerning the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-36-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.130-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-19
"State EMS authority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As used in this article, "state EMS authority" means the board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license EMS personnel.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-40-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-40-1-1
Legislative intent and purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) It is the intent of the state to develop, within the limits of the state's capabilities and resources, a program that gives the greatest assurance of enabling a person with a disability to achieve the person's maximum potential and the highest degree of independence possible.

(b) The purpose of this chapter is to create a procedure by which to locate and identify persons with disabilities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 16-52-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-52-3-3
Delegation of authority or requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The delegation of any authority or requirement by the temporary health care services agency does not exempt the temporary health care service agency from the requirements set forth in this chapter.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-1
"Council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the rare disease advisory council established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-7
Right to refuse test
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A pregnant woman has a right to refuse a test under section 5 or 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-215.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-215.5
"Manufactured home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 215.5. "Manufactured home", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-96(a). The term includes a mobile home (as defined in IC 9-13-2-103.2).

As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.210.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-239 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-239
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(2).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-32-3-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-32-3-1.2
Individual with a disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "individual with a disability" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-2-1(a).

As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-209 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-209
"Local board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 209. "Local board", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(5).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-2
Responsibilities of attending physician; determination of postfertilization age; disciplinary action for violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the attending physician to do the following:

(1) Determine in accordance with accepted medical standards the postfertilization age of the fetus and which trimester the pregnant woman receiving the abortion is in.

(2) Determine whether the fetus is viable.

(3) Certify that determination as part of any written reports required of the attending physician by the state department or the facility in which the abortion is performed.

(b) In making a determination under this section of the postfertilization age of the fetus, the attending physician shall do the following:

(1) Question the patient concerning the date of fertilization.

(2) Perform or cause to be performed medical examinations and tests that a reasonably prudent physician would conduct to accurately diagnose the postfertilization age of the fetus.

(c) Except in the case of a medical emergency (as described in section 0.5 of this chapter), a physician that violates this section is subject to disciplinary action under IC 25-1-9.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.193-2011, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-6
Discrimination based upon moral beliefs; prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. No hospital or other person shall discriminate against or discipline a person because of the person's moral beliefs concerning abortion.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-6
Correction of breaches; time allowed
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An order for immediate correction under section 4(b)(1) of this chapter shall state a specific date by which the correction shall be made. The date shall be set by the commissioner according to the circumstances of the breach but may not exceed five (5) days from the time the health facility receives written notification from the commissioner.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-17(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-289 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-289
"Precursor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 289. "Precursor", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(m).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-54 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-54
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-50.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.184-2005, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-35-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-35-7-3
Adoptions of rules regarding certification of child death pathologists
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The medical licensing board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to certify a child death pathologist and to require special training to conduct autopsies on child fatalities.

(b) A child death pathologist must be a physician:

(1) who is certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology;

(2) who is certified in anatomic pathology by:

(A) the American Board of Pathology; or

(B) another certifying organization that:

(i) is comparable to the American Board of Pathology in its adherence to nationally or internationally recognized certification standards; and

(ii) has been approved and recognized by the medical licensing board;

and has received special training in the area of child fatalities that has been approved by the medical licensing board; or

(3) who has received certification in the area of forensic pathology or child death pathology by a certifying organization that:

(A) is comparable to the American Board of Pathology in its adherence to nationally or internationally recognized certification standards; and

(B) that has been approved and recognized by the medical licensing board.

(c) The medical licensing board may approve an annual training program or provide a training program for pathologists concerning new procedures for child death investigations for physicians who want to become child death pathologists under subsection (b)(2). In approving or providing a training program, the medical licensing board shall consult and coordinate with pathologists who have received:

(1) certification in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology; or

(2) a comparable certification in forensic pathology.

As added by P.L.225-2007, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-66.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-66.7
"Component"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66.7. "Component", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, has the meaning set forth in 24 CFR 35.110, as in effect July 1, 2002.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-38-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-38-7-9
Submission of data
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Data submitted to the registry must include information that allows the state department to identify and evaluate the following:

(1) Incidence, mechanism, type, severity, and outcome of traumatic injuries.

(2) Criteria used to establish or refine triage and transport guidelines.

(3) Geographic patterns of injury, including areas or regions of Indiana where improvements are needed in the delivery of trauma care.

(b) Data submitted to and maintained by the registry must be in a format that:

(1) protects the identity of specific patients to whom medical care has been rendered;

(2) identifies specific health care facilities by a code or other designation; and

(3) avoids or minimizes duplication of entries.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-8
Autopsies; payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), payment for the cost of an autopsy requested by a party other than the local health official of the county in which the individual died must be made by the party requesting the autopsy.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), payment for the cost of an autopsy required by the local health officer shall be made from funds appropriated to the local health department.

(c) Except as provided in IC 4-24-4-1, if:

(1) an individual who is a resident of Indiana dies in an Indiana county:

(A) in which at least one (1) air ambulance provider is located; and

(B) of which the individual is not a resident; and

(2) an autopsy is performed on the individual:

(A) in the county in which the individual died; and

(B) under the authority of the county coroner in the discharge of the coroner's duties;

the county coroner shall bill the county in which the incident occurred that caused the death of the individual on whom the autopsy was performed for the cost of the autopsy.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-17-4.7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.271-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-7.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-7.7
Containment of infectious waste
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.7. (a) A person shall ensure that infectious waste is, at all times, contained in a manner that will reasonably protect:

(1) a waste handler; and

(2) the public;

from contracting a dangerous communicable disease that may result from exposure to the infectious waste.

(b) A person shall place a contaminated sharp or a contaminated object that could potentially become a contaminated sharp, infectious biological culture, infectious associated biological, and infectious agent stock in a container that:

(1) is leak proof, rigid, and puncture resistant;

(2) is tightly sealed to prevent expulsion;

(3) is labeled with the biohazard symbol; and

(4) undergoes effective treatment before being stored in an unsecured area and sent for final disposal.

(c) A person shall place pathological waste, laboratory animal carcasses, body parts, blood and body fluids, and bedding, blood and blood products in liquid or semiliquid form, and human body fluids that are visibly contaminated with blood, in a container that:

(1) is impervious to moisture;

(2) is sufficiently strong and thick to prevent expulsion;

(3) is secured in a manner that prevents leakage or expulsion;

(4) is labeled with the biohazard symbol; and

(5) undergoes effective treatment before being stored in an unsecured area and sent for final disposal.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-34 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-34
Duty to update rules regarding onsite sewage systems
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt, revise, update, or repeal rules concerning residential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4) to conform with legislation enacted in the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the general assembly.

(b) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that establish guidelines for the inspection of residential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4).

(c) Before July 1, 2026, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that provide that if a residential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4) is installed in a flood plain, the risers must be at grade.

(d) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt, revise, update, or repeal rules concerning nonresidential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5) to conform with legislation enacted in the 2023 and 2024 sessions of the general assembly.

(e) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that establish guidelines for the inspection of nonresidential onsite sewage systems (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5).

(f) Before January 1, 2027, the state department or the executive board on behalf of the state department shall adopt rules that provide that if a nonresidential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5) is installed in a flood plain, the risers must be at grade.

(g) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.151-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-39-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-39-10-1
"Covered entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" has the meaning set forth in 45 CFR 160.103 as in effect on November 4, 2004.

As added by P.L.47-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-15
Treatment of infected persons admitted to charitable and penal institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Whenever a person with a sexually transmitted infection is admitted to a benevolent, charitable, or penal institution or correctional facility of Indiana, the warden or official in charge of the institution or correctional facility shall institute and provide the proper treatment for the person and shall carry out laboratory tests necessary to determine the nature, course, duration, and results of the treatment.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.12-1996, SEC.13; P.L.67-2017, SEC.13; P.L.147-2023, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-36 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-36
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-30.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.194-2007, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 40 / Section 16-41-40-7
Childhood hazards education and prevention account
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The childhood hazards education and prevention account is established within the state general fund to carry out this chapter. The account shall be administered by the state department.

(b) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Money in the account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(d) The account consists of money accepted by the state department from grants and donations from private entities.

(e) Money in the account is continuously appropriated for the purposes provided under this chapter.

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-42-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-42-20-2
"Controlled premises" defined; administrative inspections and warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "controlled premises" means the following:

(1) Places where persons registered or exempted from registration requirements under IC 35-48-3 are required to keep records.

(2) Places, including factories, warehouses, establishments, and conveyances, in which persons registered or exempted from registration requirements under IC 35-48-3 are permitted to possess, manufacture, compound, process, sell, deliver, or otherwise dispose of a controlled substance.

(b) Issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants must be as follows:

(1) A judge of a court of record within the judge's jurisdiction may, upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue warrants for the purpose of conducting administrative inspections authorized by this chapter and seizures of property appropriate to the inspections.

(2) For purposes of the issuance of administrative inspection warrants, probable cause exists upon showing a valid public interest in the effective enforcement of this chapter sufficient to justify administrative inspection of the area, premises, building, or conveyance in the circumstances specified in the application for the warrant.

(3) A warrant shall be issued only upon an affidavit of a designated officer or employee having knowledge of the facts alleged, sworn to before the judge, and establishing the grounds for issuing the warrant. If the judge is satisfied that grounds for the application exist or that there is probable cause to believe the grounds exist, the judge shall issue a warrant identifying the area, premises, building, or conveyance to be inspected, the purpose of the inspection, and, if appropriate, the type of property to be inspected.

(4) The warrant must do the following:

(A) State the grounds for the warrant's issuance and the name of each person whose affidavit has been taken in support of the warrant.

(B) Be directed to a person authorized by section 1 of this chapter to execute the warrant.

(C) Command the person to whom the warrant is directed to inspect the area, premises, building, or conveyance identified for the purpose specified and, if appropriate, direct the seizure of the property specified.

(D) Identify the item or types of property to be seized, if any.

(E) Direct that the warrant may be served during normal business hours and designate the judge to whom the warrant shall be returned.

(5) A warrant issued under this section must be executed and returned within ten (10) days of the warrant's date unless, upon a showing of a need for additional time, the court orders otherwise.

(6) If property is seized under a warrant, a copy shall be given to the person from whom or from whose premises the property is taken, together with a receipt for the property taken. The return of the warrant shall be made promptly, accompanied by a written inventory of any property taken. The inventory shall be made in the presence of the person executing the warrant and of the person from whose possession or premises the property was taken, if present, or in the presence of at least one (1) credible person other than the person executing the warrant. A copy of the inventory shall be delivered to the person from whom or from whose premises the property was taken and to the applicant for the warrant.

(7) The judge who issues a warrant shall attach to the warrant a copy of the return and all papers returnable in connection with the issuance of the warrant and file them with the clerk of the circuit or superior court for the judicial circuit in which the inspection was made.

(c) The Indiana board of pharmacy may make administrative inspections of controlled premises in accordance with the following provisions:

(1) When authorized by an administrative inspection warrant issued under subsection (b), an officer or employee designated by the Indiana board of pharmacy, upon presenting the warrant and appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, may enter controlled premises for the purpose of conducting an administrative inspection.

(2) When authorized by an administrative inspection warrant, an officer or employee designated by the Indiana board of pharmacy may do the following:

(A) Inspect and copy records required by IC 35-48-3 to be kept.

(B) Inspect, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, controlled premises and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished material, containers, and labeling found on the premises, and, except as provided in subdivision (4), all other things on the premises, including records, files, papers, processes, controls, and facilities bearing on violation of laws relating to controlled substances.

(C) Inventory any stock of any controlled substance on the premises and obtain samples of the controlled substance.

(3) This section does not prevent an inspection without a warrant of books and records under an administrative subpoena issued in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3 or prevent entries and administrative inspections, including seizures of property, without a warrant if any of the following conditions exist:

(A) The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the controlled premises consents.

(B) A situation presents imminent danger to health or safety.

(C) A situation involves the inspection of conveyances if there is reasonable cause to believe that the mobility of the conveyance makes it impracticable to obtain a warrant.

(D) An exceptional or emergency circumstance where time or opportunity to apply for a warrant is lacking.

(E) A situation in which a warrant is not constitutionally required.

(4) An inspection authorized by this section may not extend to financial data, sales data (other than shipment data), or pricing data unless the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the controlled premises consents in writing.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-9
Duties of parents and center to provide for child's care
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The center shall provide tuition, board, room, laundry, and ordinary medical attention, including emergencies.

(b) The parents, guardian, or other persons shall provide medical, optical, and dental care involving special medication or prostheses.

(c) When a client is properly admitted to the center, the client's parents, guardian, responsible relative, or other person shall suitably provide the client with clothing at the time of the client's entrance into the center and during the client's stay at the center.

(d) The client's parent or guardian shall bear the cost of transportation not required by the client's individualized education program (as defined by IC 20-18-2-9). The school corporation in which the client has legal settlement shall bear the cost of transportation required by the client's individualized education program under IC 20-35-8-2.

(e) The client's parents, guardian, or responsible relative or other person shall provide incidental expense money needed by the client.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-16-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-5
"Gross charge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "gross charge" means the charge for an individual item or service that is reflected on a diagnostic imaging facility's chargemaster, absent any discounts.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-293.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-293.1
"Private mental health institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 293.1. "Private mental health institution", for purposes of IC 16-19, means an inpatient hospital setting licensed pursuant to IC 12-25, including inpatient and outpatient services provided in that setting, for treatment and care of individuals with psychiatric disorders or chronic addictive disorders, or both, that is physically, organizationally, and programmatically independent of any hospital or health facility licensed by the state department.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-219 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-219
"Maternity home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 219. (a) "Maternity home", for purposes of IC 16-26, means a public or private facility that provides food and temporary residence to at least one (1) pregnant woman during the pregnancy and not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after childbirth.

(b) The term does not include a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-24-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-41-24-5
Analysis costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. For each sample of water analyzed and tested each year, the state department shall collect a fee of not more than ten dollars ($10) to be paid into the state general fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-26-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-11
Proceedings under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter:

(1) this chapter;

(2) the hearing process described in this chapter; and

(3) the standards described in this chapter;

do not apply to proceedings under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40. A proceeding for access to a patient's mental health records under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40 is subject to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(k).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 16-19-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-19-9-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-7-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-5
Monthly report of local health officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The local health officer, on the fourth day of each month, shall report to the state department concerning the births, deaths, and stillbirths that occurred within the local health officer's jurisdiction within the preceding month. However, after December 31, 2010, the local health officer, beginning five (5) days after electronically receiving the form required for the Indiana birth registration system or the Indiana death registration system, shall use the Indiana birth registration system and the Indiana death registration system established under section 3.1 of this chapter to report the births and deaths that occur in the local health officer's jurisdiction, and shall report each birth or death to the state department not later than five (5) days after being informed of the birth or death.

(b) If there are no births, deaths, or stillbirths to report, the local health officer shall indicate that information each month in a format prescribed by the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-18-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.148-1996, SEC.1; P.L.61-2009, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-1.5
Informed consent brochure; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) The state department shall develop an informed consent brochure and post the informed consent brochure on the state department's website.

(b) The state department shall develop an informed consent brochure that includes the following:

(1) Objective scientific information concerning the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of a fetus every two (2) weeks of gestational age, including the following:

(A) Realistic pictures in color for each age of the fetus, including the dimensions of the fetus.

(B) Whether there is any possibility of the fetus surviving outside the womb.

(2) Objective scientific information concerning the medical risks associated with each abortion procedure or the use of an abortion inducing drug, including the following:

(A) The risks of infection and hemorrhaging.

(B) The potential danger:

(i) to a subsequent pregnancy; or

(ii) of infertility.

(3) Information concerning the medical risks associated with carrying the child to term.

(4) Information that medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care.

(5) Information that the biological father is liable for assistance in support of the child, regardless of whether the biological father has offered to pay for an abortion.

(6) Information regarding telephone 211 dialing code services for accessing human services as described in IC 12-13-16, and the types of services that are available through this service.

(7) Information concerning Indiana's safe haven law under IC 31-34-2.5-1.

(8) Information that, under certain conditions, a pregnant woman may relinquish a child who is, or who appears to be, not more than thirty (30) days of age:

(A) to an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1); or

(B) in a newborn safety device described in IC 31-34-2.5-1.

(c) In the development of the informed consent brochure described in this section, the state department shall use information and pictures that are available at no cost or nominal cost to the state department.

(d) The informed consent brochure must include the requirements specified in this chapter.

As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.7; P.L.156-2017, SEC.14; P.L.205-2018, SEC.8; P.L.73-2020, SEC.9; P.L.170-2021, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-1
Required circumstances of legal abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Abortion shall in all instances be a criminal act, except when performed under the following circumstances:

(1) Except as prohibited in IC 16-34-4, before the earlier of viability of the fetus or twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age of the fetus, if:

(A) for reasons based upon the professional, medical judgment of the pregnant woman's physician, if either:

(i) the abortion is necessary when reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk to the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman's life; or

(ii) the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly;

(B) the abortion is performed by the physician in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center (as defined in IC 16-18-2-14) that has a majority ownership by a hospital licensed under IC 16-21;

(C) the woman submitting to the abortion has filed her consent with her physician. However, if in the judgment of the physician the abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the woman, her consent is not required;

(D) the woman submitting to the abortion has filed with her physician the written consent of her parent or legal guardian if required under section 4 of this chapter; and

(E) before the abortion, the attending physician shall certify in writing to the hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center in which the abortion is to be performed, that:

(i) in the attending physician's reasonable medical judgment, performing the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk to the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman's life; or

(ii) the fetus has been diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly.

All facts and reasons supporting the certification shall be set forth by the physician in writing and attached to the certificate.

However, under this article, an abortion inducing drug may not be dispensed, prescribed, administered, or otherwise given to a pregnant woman after eight (8) weeks of postfertilization age. A physician must dispense the abortion inducing drug in person and have the pregnant woman consume the drug in the presence of the physician. A physician shall examine a pregnant woman in person before prescribing or dispensing an abortion inducing drug. The physician shall provide the pregnant woman with a copy of the manufacturer's instruction sheets and require that the pregnant woman sign the manufacturer's patient agreement form. A physician shall also provide, orally and in writing, along with other discharge information, the following statement: "Some evidence suggests that the effects of Mifepristone may be avoided, ceased, or reversed if the second pill, Misoprostol, has not been taken. Immediately contact the following for more information at (insert applicable abortion inducing drug reversal website and corresponding hotline number).". The physician shall retain a copy of the signed patient agreement form, and the signed physician's agreement form required by the manufacturer, in the patient's file. As used in this subdivision, "in person" does not include the use of telehealth or telemedicine services.

(2) Except as prohibited by IC 16-34-4, during the first ten (10) weeks of postfertilization age of the fetus, if:

(A) the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest;

(B) all the circumstances and provisions required for legal abortion set forth in subdivision (1)(C) through (1)(D) are present and adhered to;

(C) the abortion is performed in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or ambulatory outpatient surgical center (as defined in IC 16-18-2-14) that has a majority ownership by a hospital licensed under IC 16-21; and

(D) before the abortion, the attending physician shall certify in writing to the ambulatory outpatient surgical center or hospital in which the abortion is to be performed, after proper examination, the abortion is being performed at the woman's request because the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. All facts and reasons supporting the certification shall be set forth by the physician in writing and attached to the certificate.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (b) or as prohibited by IC 16-34-4, at the earlier of viability of the fetus or twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age and any time after, for reasons based upon the professional, medical judgment of the pregnant woman's physician if:

(A) based on reasonable medical judgment, performing the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk to the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman's life;

(B) all the circumstances and provisions required for legal abortion set forth in subdivision (1)(C) through (1)(D) are present and adhered to;

(C) the abortion is performed in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21;

(D) the abortion is performed in compliance with section 3 of this chapter; and

(E) before the abortion, the attending physician shall certify in writing to the hospital in which the abortion is to be performed, that in the attending physician's reasonable medical judgment, performing the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk to the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman's life. All facts and reasons supporting the certification shall be set forth by the physician in writing and attached to the certificate.

(b) A person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a partial birth abortion unless a physician reasonably believes that:

(1) performing the partial birth abortion is necessary to save the mother's life; and

(2) no other medical procedure is sufficient to save the mother's life.

(c) A person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion unless reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the dismemberment abortion is necessary:

(1) to prevent any serious health risk to the mother; or

(2) to save the mother's life.

(d) Telehealth and telemedicine may not be used to provide any abortion, including the writing or filling of a prescription for any purpose that is intended to result in an abortion.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.145-1997, SEC.2; P.L.193-2011, SEC.8; P.L.136-2013, SEC.5; P.L.213-2016, SEC.13; P.L.205-2018, SEC.7; P.L.93-2019, SEC.3; P.L.218-2021, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.21; P.L.23-2026, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-159 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-159
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-9-2(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-4
Confirmatory test
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "confirmatory test" means a laboratory test or a series of tests approved by the state department and used in conjunction with a screening test to confirm or refute the results of the screening test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-20-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-42-20-9
Research
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The addiction services bureau of the division of mental health and addiction shall encourage research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with the research and in furtherance of the enforcement of laws relating to controlled substances, the bureau may do the following:

(1) Establish methods to assess accurately the effects of controlled substances and identify and characterize those with potential for abuse.

(2) Make studies and undertake programs of research to do the following:

(A) Develop new or improved approaches, techniques, systems, equipment, and devices to strengthen the enforcement of laws relating to controlled substances.

(B) Determine patterns of misuse and abuse of controlled substances and the social effects of such behavior.

(C) Improve methods for preventing, predicting, understanding, and dealing with the misuse and abuse of controlled substances.

(3) Enter into contracts with public agencies, postsecondary educational institutions, and private organizations or individuals for the purpose of conducting research, demonstrations, or special projects that bear directly on misuse and abuse of controlled substances.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-8(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.87; P.L.2-2007, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-13
Transfer of patient to another physician
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) An attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who does not issue an out of hospital DNR order for a patient who is a qualified person may transfer the patient to another physician, who may issue an out of hospital DNR order, unless:

(1) the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant has reason to believe the patient's declaration was not validly executed, or there is evidence the patient no longer intends the declaration to be enforced; and

(2) the patient is unable to validate the declaration.

(b) Notwithstanding section 10 of this chapter, if an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, after reasonable investigation, does not find any other physician willing to honor the patient's out of hospital DNR declaration and issue an out of hospital DNR order, the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant may refuse to issue an out of hospital DNR order.

(c) If the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant does not transfer a patient under subsection (a), the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant may attempt to ascertain the patient's intent and attempt to determine the validity of the declaration by consulting with any of the following individuals who are reasonably available, willing, and competent to act:

(1) A court appointed guardian of the patient, if one has been appointed. This subdivision does not require the appointment of a guardian so that a treatment decision may be made under this section.

(2) A person designated by the patient in writing to make a treatment decision.

(3) The patient's spouse.

(4) An adult child of the patient or a majority of any adult children of the patient who are reasonably available for consultation.

(5) An adult sibling of the patient or a majority of any adult siblings of the patient who are reasonably available for consultation.

(6) The patient's clergy.

(7) Another person who has firsthand knowledge of the patient's intent.

(d) The individuals described in subsection (c)(1) through (c)(7) shall act in the best interest of the patient and shall follow the patient's express or implied intent, if known.

(e) The attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant acting under subsection (c) shall list the names of the individuals described in subsection (c) who were consulted and include the information received in the patient's medical file.

(f) If the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant determines from the information received under subsection (c) that the patient intended to execute a valid out of hospital DNR declaration, the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant may:

(1) issue an out of hospital DNR order, with the concurrence of at least one (1) physician documented in the patient's medical file; or

(2) request a court to appoint a guardian for the patient to make the consent decision on behalf of the patient.

(g) An out of hospital DNR order must be issued on the form specified in section 15 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-4.5
"Proxy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "proxy" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-20.

As added by P.L.86-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-3
Certificate of death or stillbirth; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as provided in IC 16-37-1-3.1(f), the physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased, or the person in charge of interment shall use the Indiana death registration system established under IC 16-37-1-3.1 to file a certificate of death or stillbirth with the local health officer of the jurisdiction in which the death occurred.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-17-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.61-2009, SEC.8; P.L.156-2011, SEC.35; P.L.122-2012, SEC.3; P.L.138-2019, SEC.9; P.L.131-2020, SEC.4; P.L.147-2023, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-354.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-354.5
"Trauma care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 354.5. "Trauma care", for purposes of IC 16-19-3-28, means the assessment, diagnosis, transportation, treatment, or rehabilitation by a health care provider of an acute bodily injury that requires immediate intervention to prevent the loss of life or a serious impairment of a body function or part.

As added by P.L.155-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-2
"Advance directive"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advance directive" means a written declaration of a declarant who:

(1) gives instructions or expresses preferences or desires concerning any aspect of the declarant's health care or health information, including the designation of a health care representative, a living will declaration made under IC 16-36-4-10, or an anatomical gift made under IC 29-2-16.1; and

(2) complies with the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-17
Appeals from denial or revocation of licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A person aggrieved by the denial or revocation of a license under this chapter may appeal to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county in which the assembly was to gather. The appeal must be taken not more than fifteen (15) days after the denial or revocation. The appeal is privileged.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-3
Blood examinations; reports; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person that examines the blood of an individual described in section 2 of this chapter for the presence of lead must report to the state department the results of the examination not later than one (1) week after completing the examination. The report must include at least the following:

(1) With respect to the individual whose blood is examined:

(A) the name;

(B) the date of birth;

(C) the gender;

(D) the race; and

(E) any other information that is required to be included to qualify to receive federal funding.

(2) With respect to the examination:

(A) the date;

(B) the type of blood test performed;

(C) the person's normal limits for the test;

(D) the results of the test; and

(E) the person's interpretation of the results of the test.

(3) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of:

(A) the person; and

(B) the attending physician, hospital, clinic, or other specimen submitter.

(b) If a person required to report under subsection (a) has submitted more than fifty (50) results in the previous calendar year, the person must submit subsequent reports in an electronic format determined by the state department.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), if a person required to report under subsection (a) fails to provide complete information within ten (10) days after notification by the state department, the state department may, in accordance with IC 4-21.5, assess a civil penalty against the person in an amount equal to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each incomplete report that is submitted after receipt of the notification. Money received by the state department under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund.

(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a person who acts in good faith to provide a complete report required under subsection (a), but who:

(1) is unable to collect all of the information required for a complete report; or

(2) provides incorrect information on a completed report.

As added by P.L.99-2002, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.59-2003, SEC.2; P.L.135-2005, SEC.5; P.L.102-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-11
Application forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A health care professional must apply for a loan repayment on an application form supplied by the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.72-2001, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-19-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-19-12-1
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with the following commits a Class B misdemeanor:

IC 16-19-1

IC 16-19-2

IC 16-19-3

IC 16-19-4

IC 16-19-5

IC 16-19-7

IC 16-19-10.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-6
Hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "hospital" has the meaning set forth in IC 29-2-16.1-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.147-2007, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-23-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-23-9-3
Tax collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The taxes levied under section 2 of this chapter shall be collected as provided by statute for the collection of other taxes upon property in the township. When the taxes are collected, the taxes shall be paid into the treasury of the nonprofit hospital corporation and used for the purposes set out in section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-11-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-1.5
"Jet fuel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "jet fuel" means aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines.

As added by P.L.176-2023, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-11
Vacancies on governing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, whenever a vacancy occurs on the governing board, the existing governing board shall submit a list of the following:

(1) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) candidates for each vacancy to be filled to the appointing authority.

(2) Qualifications for assessment of a candidate for each vacancy.

(b) For each vacancy, the appointing authority may do one (1) of the following:

(1) Appoint one (1) of the candidates submitted by the governing board.

(2) Request and receive from the governing board a second list of at least one (1) but not more than three (3) candidates.

(3) Appoint an individual who meets the requirements concerning board members and who was not named in the initial list submitted by the governing board.

The appointing authority shall consider the list of qualifications submitted by the governing board under subsection (a)(2) when making an appointment.

(c) If the appointing authority requests and receives a second list of candidates under subsection (b)(2), the appointing authority may do one (1) of the following:

(1) Appoint one (1) candidate named in the second list.

(2) Appoint an individual who meets the requirements concerning board members and who was not named in the second list of candidates submitted by the governing board.

(d) The appointment for a vacancy shall be made not more than sixty (60) days after submission of the initial list of candidates under subsection (a).

(e) If the vacancy occurred due to the expiration of a member's term and the vacancy is not filled within sixty (60) days of the expiration date, the member whose term expired is automatically reappointed for another term.

(f) Each candidate submitted by the governing board must meet the requirements concerning governing board members.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12-1-3(f), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n); 16-12-1-3.1(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i); 16-12-2-2(c), (d), (e), (f), (g); 16-12.1-2-2(c), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.56-1995, SEC.4; P.L.80-2011, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-8
Per diem; traveling expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Each member of the executive board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-2-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-28-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-28-14-6
Exceptions to required immunization
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a health facility shall not require an individual to receive an immunization under this chapter if:

(1) the health facility:

(A) has written documentation from the individual's physician or other health care provider indicating the date and place that the individual received an immunization required under this chapter; and

(B) determines that no additional immunization is required;

(2) the immunization is medically contraindicated as described in the product labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration;

(3) receiving the immunization is against the individual's religious beliefs; or

(4) the individual refuses to permit the immunization as provided by state or federal law.

As added by P.L.97-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-29
Lease of land to authority by hospital, municipality, or county; option to purchase; price
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The city hospital, city, or county desiring to erect buildings on land owned or acquired by the city hospital, city, or county may lease land to the authority for a nominal rental for the same period, including renewal periods, that the lessee proposes to lease the particular land or buildings to be constructed from the authority. The city hospital, city, or county may grant an option to the authority to purchase the land not more than six (6) months after the expiration of the lease from the authority on the land or buildings if the city hospital or lessee does not exercise an option to purchase the buildings within the terms of the lease. If the option price on the land is not fixed in the original lease, the price shall be determined by an appraisal made by:

(1) one (1) disinterested freeholder residing in the county; and

(2) two (2) disinterested appraisers licensed under IC 25-34.1;

who are residents of Indiana appointed by the judge of the circuit court. One (1) of the appraisers appointed under subdivision (2) must reside not more than fifty (50) miles from the land.

(b) A lease of land by the city hospital, city, or county must be authorized by the city legislative body, the county executive, or governing board of the hospital, respectively, and a resolution, an order, or an ordinance must be entered in the official records of the governing body. Authorization may be given before or concurrently with the authorization of the lease from the authority to the lessee. The authorization to lease land to the authority is contingent upon the authorization to lease land from the authority. The lease to the authority shall be executed on behalf of the following:

(1) The city by the city executive and the recording officer.

(2) The county by the county executive and auditor.

(3) The authority by the president or vice president and secretary of the governing board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.113-2006, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-8.5
Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth; required contents of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) Upon request by a parent of a stillborn child, a local health officer shall provide to the parent a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth.

(b) A certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth provided under subsection (a) must contain the following:

(1) The caption "Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth".

(2) A space for the name of the stillborn child.

(c) A certificate provided under this section is in addition to a certificate of stillbirth registration provided under section 8 of this chapter.

(d) For purposes of federal, state, and local taxes, the certificate provided under this section is not proof of a live birth.

(e) A local health department may charge the same fee for a certificate provided under this section as the fee charged for a certificate of birth registration provided under section 8 of this chapter.

(f) A certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth must be issued on tamper resistant paper.

As added by P.L.13-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27.5-2-2
Per diem; reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the commission is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-36 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-36
Liquidation of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. An authority may be liquidated after the authority's securities are redeemed, debts are paid, and leases are terminated if the board of directors files a report with the circuit court, superior court, or probate court showing the facts and stating that the liquidation is in the best public interest. The court shall find the facts and make an order book entry ordering the authority liquidated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-24.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-4.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-4.4
Mobile camps; adoption of rules; enforcement by local health officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.4. (a) The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons living in mobile camps, including provisions relating to sanitary conditions, light, air, safety protection from fire hazards, equipment, maintenance, and operation of the camp, sewage disposal through septic tank absorption fields, and other matters appropriate for the security of the life and health of occupants.

(b) The rules adopted under subsection (a) shall be enforced by local health officers under IC 16-20-1-19 and IC 16-22-8-34(a)(23).

(c) The rules must include the following:

(1) A requirement for an inspection fee necessary to cover all the expenses incurred in the process of conducting inspections of a mobile camp, to be paid by the railroad company operating the mobile camp.

(2) A provision that the inspection fee shall be paid to the:

(A) local health department under IC 16-20-1-2; or

(B) municipal corporation created under IC 16-22-8-6;

before initiation of the inspection. The fee shall be deposited in the general fund of the local health department or the municipal corporation.

(3) A requirement that the railroad company, after the departure of the mobile camp, restore the property upon which the mobile camp existed to its condition before the arrival of the mobile camp.

(4) A provision that the officials of the local health department or the municipal corporation referenced in subdivision (2) may conduct either:

(A) independent inspections of the mobile camp without the presence of the railroad company or a union representative; or

(B) joint inspections of the mobile camp with the presence of the railroad company and a union representative of each craft of employees working for the railroad company.

As added by P.L.83-2007, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 16-42-25-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-42-25-3
"Interchangeable"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "interchangeable" means:

(1) a determination by the federal Food and Drug Administration that a biosimilar product may be substituted for a reference biological product without the intervention of the health care provider that prescribed the biological product; or

(2) concerning a biological product filed under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(2), a product that is designated as therapeutically equivalent by the federal Food and Drug Administration in the Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-30 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-30
Investigation of suspected legend drugs; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) Sections 16 and 20 of this chapter do not apply to the actions of a:

(1) person who is employed or retained as an investigator by a pharmaceutical manufacturer described in subdivision (3);

(2) practitioner; or

(3) pharmaceutical manufacturer that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration;

performed in an investigation of a pharmaceutical manufacturer's legend drug that is suspected of being counterfeited, adulterated, or misbranded.

(b) A drug sample collected during an investigation described in subsection (a) may only be used for testing or a civil or criminal action. A drug sample collected during an investigation may not be resold or provided for human consumption.

(c) A pharmaceutical manufacturer that collects drug samples during an investigation described in subsection (a) shall:

(1) maintain records of the drug samples; and

(2) make these records available, at a reasonable time, to law enforcement agencies or the agencies' representatives in the enforcement of this chapter.

As added by P.L.48-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-302.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-302.3
"Qualified person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 302.3. (a) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-8.

(b) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-5.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.164-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-31-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31-11-2
Licensure and certification requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commission shall issue a license or certificate to a military service applicant to allow the applicant to provide emergency medical services in Indiana if, upon application to the commission, the applicant satisfies the following conditions:

(1) Has:

(A) completed a military program of training;

(B) been awarded a military occupational specialty; and

(C) performed in that occupational specialty;

at a level that is substantially equivalent to or exceeds the academic or experience requirements for the license or certificate the applicant is seeking from the commission.

(2) Has engaged in the active practice of the occupation for which the applicant is seeking licensure or certification for at least two (2) of the five (5) years preceding the date of the application under this section.

(3) Has not committed any act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license or certificate to provide emergency medical services in Indiana at the time the act was committed.

(4) Has paid any fees required by the commission under IC 16-31-3-13.5 for the license or certificate the applicant is seeking from the commission.

As added by P.L.16-2013, SEC.2; P.L.115-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-4
Acceptance of delayed filed birth certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A local health officer may accept a certificate of birth presented for filing not more than twelve (12) months after the birth occurred if the attending physician, certified nurse midwife, certified direct entry midwife, or other person desiring to file the certificate states the reason for the delay in writing. This statement shall be made a part of the certificate of birth.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-16-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.232-2013, SEC.4; P.L.141-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-19-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-19-9-4
Posting of information and pricing; shoppable services
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "clinical laboratory" means a laboratory that:

(1) provides clinical services;

(2) holds a federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certificate of accreditation; and

(3) is not owned or operated by a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(b) As used in this section, "de-identified maximum negotiated charge" means the highest charge that a clinical laboratory has negotiated with any third party payer for an item or service.

(c) As used in this section, "de-identified minimum negotiated charge" means the lowest charge that a clinical laboratory has negotiated with any third party payer for an item or service.

(d) As used in this section, "discounted cash price" means the charge that applies to an individual who pays cash or the cash equivalent for a clinical laboratory item or service.

(e) As used in this section, "gross charge" means the charge for an individual item or service that is reflected on a clinical laboratory's chargemaster, absent any discounts.

(f) As used in this section, "item or service" means any item or service, including service packages, that could be provided by a clinical laboratory to a patient for which the clinical laboratory has established a standard charge. The term includes the following:

(1) Supplies.

(2) Procedures.

(3) Use of the facility and other facility fees.

(4) Services of employed physicians and non-physician practitioners, including professional charges.

(5) Anything that a clinical laboratory has established as a standard charge.

(g) As used in this section, "payer-specific negotiated charge" means the charge that a clinical laboratory has negotiated with a third party payer for an item or service.

(h) As used in this section, "standard charge" means the regular rate established by the clinical laboratory for an item or service provided to a specific group of paying patients. The term includes the following:

(1) Gross charge.

(2) Payer-specific negotiated charge.

(3) De-identified minimum negotiated charge.

(4) De-identified maximum negotiated charge.

(5) Discounted cash price.

(i) Not later than July 31, 2026, a clinical laboratory serving patients in Indiana shall post on the website of the clinical laboratory the following information and pricing, to the extent applicable, for the fifty (50) laboratory services designated by the department of insurance as shoppable for consumers who would be self paying for those services without the benefit of a health insurance plan or government subsidy:

(1) A description of the service in plain language.

(2) The discounted cash price.

(3) The de-identified minimum negotiated charge.

(4) The de-identified maximum negotiated charge.

(j) Not later than May 1, 2026, the department of insurance shall:

(1) determine the fifty (50) laboratory services to be disclosed as shoppable for consumers as required under this section; and

(2) post a list of the designated shoppable services on the department's website.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-11.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.180-2019, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2025, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-12
Burial transit permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If the body is to be transported by common carrier, the person in charge of interment shall secure a burial transit permit in duplicate from:

(1) the local health officer; or

(2) in the absence of a local health officer, the county registrar.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-17-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.181-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-11.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-11.3
List of facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.3. (a) Before July 1, 2025, and every two (2) years with licensure renewal, an Indiana nonprofit hospital system shall submit a complete list of facilities within the Indiana nonprofit hospital system that:

(1) qualify as an institutional provider; and

(2) may submit a bill on an institutional provider form under this chapter;

to the state department, in a manner prescribed by the state department. The list submitted under this section must include for each listed facility the appropriate place of service code, as published in the place of service code set maintained by the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

(b) An Indiana nonprofit hospital system shall notify the state department of:

(1) a new facility that:

(A) qualifies as an institutional provider; and

(B) may submit a bill on an institutional provider form under this chapter; or

(2) the closure or change of location of a facility that:

(A) qualifies as an institutional provider; and

(B) may submit a bill on an institutional provider form under this chapter.

The notice under this subsection must be provided not later than thirty (30) days after an event under subdivision (1) or (2) occurs.

(c) The state department shall post on the state department's website a list of the facilities, as identified under subsection (a) or (b), that:

(1) qualify as an institutional provider; and

(2) may submit a bill on an institutional provider form under this chapter.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-23.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-23.7
Administration of an overdose intervention drug; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 23.7. (a) An advanced emergency medical technician, a community corrections officer, an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, a firefighter, a volunteer firefighter, a law enforcement officer, a paramedic, or a probation officer who:

(1) administers an overdose intervention drug; or

(2) is summoned immediately after an overdose intervention drug is administered;

shall inform the emergency ambulance service responsible for submitting the report to the commission of the number of times an overdose intervention drug has been administered.

(b) The emergency ambulance service shall include information received under subsection (a) in the emergency ambulance service's report to the commission under the emergency medical services system review in accordance with the commission's rules.

As added by P.L.32-2015, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.6-2016, SEC.4; P.L.4-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-248.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-248.2
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.61-2015, SEC.4. Expired 7-1-2016 by P.L.61-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-49-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49-2-2
Meetings; chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The child fatality committee shall meet for the first meeting of the child fatality committee at the call of:

(1) the prosecuting attorney of the county, or the prosecuting attorney's representative;

(2) the county coroner or deputy coroner, if the first meeting of the child fatality committee is not called by the member described in subdivision (1);

(3) the member of the child fatality committee representing a department or corporation under section 1(3) of this chapter, if the first meeting of the child fatality committee is not called by a member described in subdivision (1) or (2); or

(4) the member of the child fatality committee representing the department of child services under section 1(4) of this chapter, if the first meeting of the child fatality committee is not called by a member described in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(b) The child fatality committee members shall select a chairperson at the first meeting.

(c) The child fatality committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson for all meetings after the first meeting.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.148-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-49.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49.5-2-1
Written agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A:

(1) local health department; or

(2) person or entity approved by the state department;

may establish through a written agreement a SOFR team to review suicides and overdose fatalities for the purpose of gathering information concerning suicides and overdose fatalities and to use the information gathered to improve community resources and systems of care to reduce suicides and overdose fatalities.

(b) A SOFR team may be established in a county or multiple counties in Indiana.

(c) Upon the establishment of a SOFR team under this section, the SOFR team shall notify the state department of the establishment of the SOFR team.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-5
Bids, proposals, or quotations submitted by trust
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the award of a contract under this chapter for the procurement of property by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations.

(b) A bid, proposal, or quotation submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each:

(1) beneficiary of the trust; and

(2) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-3.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-19
No authorization of euthanasia
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. This chapter does not authorize euthanasia or any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the natural process of dying.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-22-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-22-11-3
Conflict of interest of governing board members
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the governing board if the member:

(1) has a pecuniary interest in; or

(2) derives a profit from;

a contract or purchase connected with the hospital. However, the member shall disclose the interest or profit in writing to the board and provide a copy to the state board of accounts. The member shall abstain from voting on any matter that affects the interest or profit.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-14
Comparative review of certificate of need application; preference; approval; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall perform a comparative review on a certificate of need application if:

(1) at least two (2) applications are submitted during the same review period;

(2) the applications propose to transfer comprehensive care beds into the same county; and

(3) the number of comprehensive care beds for which a certificate of need is requested totals more than the county comprehensive care bed need in the county where the comprehensive care beds are to be transferred.

(b) In determining which applicant will receive preference in the comparative review process, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall:

(1) review the applications to ensure compliance with section 12(c) of this chapter; and

(2) give weighted priority to the criteria set forth in section 12(d) of this chapter.

The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall give preference in approving the application to a certificate of need application that complies with section 12 of this chapter and receives the most points under the point system established under subsection (d). If at least two (2) certificate of need applications requesting the same activity comply with section 12 of this chapter and are awarded the same number of points under subsection (d), the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall give preference to the application that demonstrates the greatest need for the activity being requested.

(c) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall approve a certificate of need application requesting the:

(1) transfer of comprehensive care beds; or

(2) construction of a comprehensive care health facility consisting of transferred beds;

subject to comparative review under this section only after finding that the request in the application is necessary as set forth in this chapter.

(d) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish and implement a certificate of need application point system in accordance with this section.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 16-31-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31-2-12
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission may impose a reasonable fee for the issuance of a certification or license under this chapter. The commission shall deposit the fee in the emergency medical services fund established by IC 16-31-8.5-3.

As added by P.L.101-2006, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-52-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-52-2-3
Information concerning fees, charges, or commissions; disclosure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Upon request by the state department, a person that owns or operates a temporary health care services agency shall provide to the state department a copy of all forms and contracts related to the fees, charges, or commissions expected to be collected by the temporary health care services agency from health care personnel or a health care facility.

(b) Records provided to the state department under subsection (a) are not subject to disclosure under IC 5-14-3.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-7.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-7.1
Authority of state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.1. The state department's authority under this chapter includes the ability to collect information from individuals who provide home health aide services, as specified under IC 25-1-2-10.

As added by P.L.148-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-3
Forensic medical exams and additional forensic services; consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A physician or sexual assault nurse examiner who provides forensic medical exams and additional forensic services shall provide the forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to an alleged sex crime victim under this chapter with the consent of the alleged sex crime victim.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.25; P.L.41-2007, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-31-8.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 16-31-8.5-4
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall administer the fund.

(b) The department shall deposit money collected under IC 16-31-2, IC 16-31-3, and IC 16-31-3.5 in the fund at least monthly.

(c) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.30; P.L.101-2006, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-21-9-6
Elements of community benefits plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The hospital shall include at least the following elements in the community benefits plan:

(1) Mechanisms to evaluate the plan's effectiveness, including a method for soliciting the views of the communities served by the hospital.

(2) Measurable objectives to be achieved within a specified time frame.

(3) A budget for the plan.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-25-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-25-3-1
License required for facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a:

(1) hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2;

(2) health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2; or

(3) home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1;

that operates a hospice program in Indiana must be approved by the state department under this chapter but is not required to have a hospice license.

(b) A person not described in subsection (a) who provides hospice services in Indiana must be licensed by the state department under this chapter.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.58-2000, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-18
Reports by department
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The state department shall report to the legislative council and the governor each year before November 1 the following:

(1) The numbers and types of birth problems occurring in Indiana by county, including any birth problem trends identified through the data collected under this chapter.

(2) The amount of use of the birth problems registry by researchers.

(3) Proposals for the prevention of birth problems occurring in Indiana.

A report under this section to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.139; P.L.130-2018, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-11
Emergency rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this chapter shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For purposes of this section, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:

(1) meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

(2) prevent a loss of commission or member state funds;

(3) meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or

(4) protect public health and safety.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-213 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-213
"Locker"
Status: in_force

Sec. 213. "Locker", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the individual sections or compartments of a capacity of not more than twenty-five (25) cubic feet in the locker room of a locker plant or branch locker plant.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-22-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-10
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Except as provided in sections 11, 12, and 13 of this chapter, information that:

(1) is obtained under this chapter by the state department concerning individual patients; and

(2) is not otherwise a matter of public record;

is for the confidential use of the state department only.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-314 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-314
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-88.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-88.2
"Covered entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 88.2. (a) "Covered entity", for purposes of IC 16-32-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-5-1.

(b) "Covered entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-8-0.5.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.143-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-3
Operation of home health agency or personal services agency; prohibition; criminal conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may not operate a home health agency or a personal services agency if the person has been convicted of any of the following:

(1) A sex crime (IC 35-42-4).

(2) Exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-12).

(3) Failure to report battery, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-13).

(4) Theft, conversion, or receiving stolen property (IC 35-43-4), if the conviction is a:

(A) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(B) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the date of submission by the person of an application for licensure as a home health agency under IC 16-27-1 or as a personal services agency under IC 16-27-4.

(5) Identity deception (IC 35-43-5-3.5), if the conviction is a:

(A) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(B) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the person's employment application date.

(6) Fraud (IC 35-43-5-4), if the conviction is a:

(A) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(B) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the person's employment application date.

(7) Murder (IC 35-42-1-1).

(8) Voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3).

(9) Except as provided in this section, a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79), if the person's conviction occurred less than ten (10) years before the person's employment application date.

(10) Felony battery within the previous five (5) years.

(11) A felony offense relating to controlled substances within the previous five (5) years.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who:

(1) was operating a home health agency or a personal services agency before July 1, 2025; and

(2) has a misdemeanor conviction under subsection (a)(4)(B) or (a)(5)(B);

may continue to operate the home health agency or personal services agency.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.178-1993, SEC.5; P.L.212-2005, SEC.13; P.L.158-2013, SEC.231; P.L.214-2013, SEC.18; P.L.171-2025, SEC.4; P.L.85-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-26-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-26-1-1
Registration of maternity homes; necessity if applying for grant or tax credit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A maternity home operator may register a maternity home with the state department.

(b) A maternity home operator that applies for a grant under IC 16-26-2 or a tax credit under IC 6-3.1-14 must be registered with the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-46-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-46-18-5
Requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An organization or entity that establishes and administers a program shall do the following:

(1) Subject to section 6 of this chapter, establish guidelines for financial eligibility for the program, which must be based on financial need.

(2) Collaborate with health care providers to notify a prospective participant about the program.

(3) Provide written notice to a prospective participant on the:

(A) requirements described in this section;

(B) nature and availability of financial support provided under the program; and

(C) program's financial eligibility guidelines.

(4) Receive and review applications for participation in the program.

(5) Establish a process for awarding payments.

(6) Subject to approval by the organization or entity, provide payment to a participant for reasonable costs incurred by the participant while participating in a cancer clinical trial, including costs for the following:

(A) Travel.

(B) Lodging.

(C) Parking and tolls.

(D) Other costs, as determined by the organization or entity.

(7) Comply with all applicable state and federal laws.

(b) An organization or entity that establishes and administers a program may, in addition to payments provided to a participant, provide to one (1) individual, including a relative or friend, designated by a participant payment for reasonable costs described in subsection (a)(6) incurred while the individual attends a cancer clinical trial to support the participant.

As added by P.L.29-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-10
Meetings of the governing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The governing board originally appointed shall hold an organizational meeting not more than thirty (30) days after appointment at a time and place designated by the judge of the circuit court. The governing board shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer from among the members. The officers serve until the expiration of the first term to expire.

(b) The governing board shall meet annually to reorganize not more than thirty (30) days after the appointment of each successor member for a full term.

(c) Other regular and special meetings shall be held at the times and on the notice that the governing board determines by resolution or in accordance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations adopted.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-6(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-5
Appointing board; meetings
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. (a) The appointing board shall hold regular meetings to appoint members of the governing board on the third Monday of January in each year, but may adjourn from day to day until appointments are made for all expired or vacant memberships on the governing board.

(b) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, a vacancy existing on the governing board may be filled at a special meeting called by the county auditor or by any two (2) members of the appointing board, on five (5) days notice to all members not joining in the call or without notice when all of the appointing board are present.

(c) All meetings of the appointing board shall be held at the county executive's office unless by unanimous consent the appointing board determines to hold a meeting in the city executive's office.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-4(c), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-6
Contracts for services
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The governing board may contract for the following services on terms and conditions the governing board finds reasonable:

(1) The services of consultants, architects, engineers, or other professionals, including shared services or purchasing organizations.

(2) Services reasonably required to operate and maintain the hospital, including the management of the hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-11
Preliminary expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) All necessary preliminary expenses actually incurred by the governing board to make surveys, prepare estimates of costs and receipts, employ architects, engineers, attorneys, or other consultants, give notices, take options, and all other expenses that must be paid before the issue and delivery of bonds under this chapter may be paid by the county from funds on hand or derived from taxes levied that may be appropriated for that purpose or by the governing board of the hospital from revenues available for that purpose.

(b) The county or the governing board of the hospital shall be reimbursed for the preliminary expenses described under subsection (a) by the governing board of the authority out of the first proceeds of the sale of bonds by the authority provided for in this chapter and before any other disbursements are made.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-28-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 28 / Section 16-42-28-6
License; renewal; operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A statewide mobile retail food establishment license issued under this chapter:

(1) is in effect for one (1) year;

(2) may be renewed annually by an owner or operator of a mobile retail food establishment that continues to meet the licensing standards of this chapter; and

(3) authorizes an owner or operator to use a mobile retail food establishment for which the license is issued to provide food ready for immediate consumption to the public in any county in Indiana.

As added by P.L.235-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-4
Duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department shall do the following:

(1) Make reports that are in the form and that contain the information required by the Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor or the Public Health Service of the United States Department of the Treasury.

(2) Comply with any other requirements the United States Department of Labor or the United States Department of the Treasury finds necessary to assure the correctness and verification of reports.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-31.5-10-8
Commission powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission shall have the following powers:

(1) To promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states.

(2) To bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, provided that the standing of any state EMS authority or other regulatory body responsible for EMS personnel licensure to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected.

(3) To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

(4) To borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state.

(5) To hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the compact, and to establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters.

(6) To accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of the same, provided that at all times the commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest, or both.

(7) To lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal, or mixed, provided that at all times the commission shall strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

(8) To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed.

(9) To establish a budget and make expenditures.

(10) To borrow money.

(11) To appoint committees, including advisory committees comprised of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this compact and the bylaws.

(12) To provide and receive information from, and to cooperate with, law enforcement agencies.

(13) To adopt and use an official seal.

(14) To perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact consistent with the state regulation of EMS personnel licensure and practice.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to city health departments in second class cities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-3
Procedural rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of each local health department may adopt procedural rules for the board's guidance and to establish administrative and personnel policies of the local health department that are consistent with the administrative operating policy of the appointing authority.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-23-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-23-7-2
Hospital support and maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A city may do the following:

(1) Appropriate money to the hospital for support and maintenance.

(2) Aid in the support of the hospital by the levy and collection of a special tax, not exceeding one cent ($0.01) on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property of the city.

(3) Give other aid and support in the maintenance of the hospital that the city fiscal body considers proper.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.174.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-2.5
Blood
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "blood" means any of the following:

(1) Human blood.

(2) Human blood components.

(3) Human blood derivatives.

(b) The term does not include human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products (HCT/Ps).

As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-6
Filling material
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "filling material" means the following:

(1) Hair.

(2) Down.

(3) Feathers.

(4) Wool.

(5) Cotton.

(6) Kapok.

(7) Plant fibers.

(8) Any other soft material used in the manufacture of and the filling or stuffing of articles of bedding.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 16-21-9.5-2
"Payment assistance program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "payment assistance program" refers to any of the following:

(1) Charity care.

(2) Financial assistance.

(3) Any other payment plans made available to a patient by a hospital.

As added by P.L.88-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-252 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-252
"Nonprofit hospital corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 252. "Nonprofit hospital corporation" means a corporation that:

(1) is organized and doing business under IC 23-17;

(2) is authorized by the corporation's charter to and does own and operate a hospital;

(3) is licensed under IC 16-21; and

(4) operates the hospital as a charitable or benevolent institution making the hospital's services available to persons unable to pay to the extent of the hospital's financial ability to do so.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-159.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-159.1
"Health benefit plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 159.1. "Health benefit plan", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-47-1-2.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-3
Referral to licensing boards
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department shall refer an allegation of breach received about licensed personnel at a health facility to the appropriate licensing board for review and possible disciplinary action.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.25; P.L.197-2011, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-26
Estimate and budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) Before August 2 of each year, the governing board shall do the following:

(1) Analyze, estimate, compute, and consider the following for the current year and the next year for which the budget is being prepared:

(A) The income from patients, trust funds, gifts, donations, and all other sources during the current year and receipts that the board may reasonably anticipate.

(B) The expenditures already made and that may reasonably be anticipated for the hospital, including the following:

(i) The price trends in food, supplies, equipment, and other items of personal property required in the hospital.

(ii) The present and prospective number of patients using the hospital during the period for which the estimates are made.

(iii) Other facts, conditions, and circumstances that may probably affect the income or expenses of the hospital during the period.

(2) Determine whether there will be a deficiency in the funds necessary to maintain, equip, and operate the hospital in the next calendar year.

(b) The estimate and budget must be:

(1) in writing;

(2) signed in triplicate by at least a majority of the board; and

(3) certified by the secretary of the board.

(c) Before August 2 of each year, one (1) copy of the estimate and budget shall be filed in the office of the auditor of the county and one (1) copy shall be filed in the office of the clerk-treasurer of the city. The third copy must remain on file with the secretary of the board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-17(a), (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-19-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-19-13-7
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.156-2014, SEC.6. Expired 6-30-2016 by P.L.156-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-16
Water pollution; proceedings to abate or prevent; regulation of sanitary systems
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The state department may conduct hearings, issue orders, and take action on behalf of the state for the enforcement of orders as necessary to regulate the use of existing or proposed sanitary systems that do not meet or would not meet health standards established by the state department under law or rule as means, by the use of the state department's police power, to abate or prevent the pollution of streams, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-27.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-19-3.5-6
Means of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall provide notice under this chapter by:

(1) first class mail; or

(2) electronic mail.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-3
Spinal cord and brain injury fund; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The spinal cord and brain injury fund is established to fund research on spinal cord and brain injuries.

(b) The fund shall be administered by the state department.

(c) The fund consists of:

(1) appropriations;

(2) gifts and bequests;

(3) fees deposited in the fund by law; and

(4) grants received from the federal government or private sources.

(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.97-2008, SEC.5; P.L.200-2015, SEC.2; P.L.213-2025, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 16-42-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-42-2-3
Misbranded foods
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A food is considered to be misbranded under any of the following conditions:

(1) If the food's labeling is false or misleading in any way.

(2) If the food's labeling or packaging fails to conform with the rules adopted under IC 16-42-1-2.

(3) If the food is offered for sale under the name of another food.

(4) If the food is an imitation of another food, unless the food's label bears, in type of uniform size and prominence, the word "imitation" and, immediately following that term, the name of the food imitated.

(5) If the food's container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading.

(6) If the food is in package form, unless the food bears a label containing the following:

(A) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

(B) An accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. However, reasonable variations shall be permitted under this clause and exemptions for small packages shall be established by rules adopted by the state department.

(7) If any word, statement, or other information required under IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed on the food with the conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms that make the information likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(8) If the food purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity has been prescribed by rules under section 1 of this chapter, unless:

(A) the food conforms to that definition and standard; and

(B) the food's label bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard, and, insofar as may be required by those rules, the common names of optional ingredients (other than spices, flavoring, and coloring) present in the food.

This subdivision with respect to artificial coloring does not apply to butter, cheese, or ice cream.

(9) If the food purports to be or is represented as:

(A) a food for which a standard of quality has been prescribed by rules as provided by section 1 of this chapter and the food's quality falls below that standard, unless the label bears, in the manner and form as the rules specify, a statement that the food falls below that standard; or

(B) a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by rule under section 1 of this chapter and the food falls below the applicable standard of fill of container unless the food's label bears, in such manner and form as the rules specify, a statement that the food falls below that standard.

(10) If the food is not subject to subdivision (8), unless the food's label bears:

(A) the common or usual name of the food, if any; and

(B) if the food is fabricated from at least two (2) ingredients, the common or usual name of each ingredient. However, spices, flavorings, and colorings, other than those sold as such, may be designated as spices, flavorings, and colorings without naming each. In addition, to the extent that compliance with this clause is impracticable or results in deception or unfair competition, the state department shall establish exemptions by rule.

This subdivision with respect to artificial coloring does not apply to butter, cheese, or ice cream.

(11) If the food purports to be or is represented to be for special dietary uses, unless the food's label bears information concerning the food's vitamin, mineral, and other dietary properties that the state department determines to be, and by rules prescribes as necessary to fully inform purchasers as to the food's value for such uses.

(12) If the food bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative, unless the food bears labeling stating that fact. However, to the extent that compliance with the requirements of this subdivision is impracticable, the state department shall establish exemptions by rule. This subdivision:

(A) with respect to artificial coloring, does not apply to butter, cheese, or ice cream; and

(B) with respect to chemical preservatives, does not apply to a pesticide chemical when used in or on a raw agricultural commodity that is the product of the soil.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-29-7; 16-1-29-8; 16-1-29-9; 16-1-29-10; 16-1-29-11; 16-1-29-12; 16-1-29-13; 16-1-29-14 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-361 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-361
"Unnecessary radiation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 361. "Unnecessary radiation", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-14.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-369 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-369
"Warehouseman"
Status: in_force

Sec. 369. "Warehouseman", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-9.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-14
Placement of child upon admission; removal or discharge of child
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Either parent, a guardian, a relative, or the department of child services applying for the admission of a child to the home shall, in securing admittance of the child, place the child in the home for the length of time determined to be in the best interests of the child.

(b) A child shall be returned at any time to the:

(1) parent or parents;

(2) relative; or

(3) department of child services that placed the child in the home;

if removal of the child from the home is applied for upon written application. The superintendent may require not more than thirty (30) days notice when a discharge is requested.

(c) If the superintendent finds that a child does not adjust to institutional living or is not educable, the superintendent:

(1) may:

(A) with the approval of the state health commissioner; and

(B) upon proper notification;

discharge the child to the applicant placing the child in the home; and

(2) shall cooperate with the department of child services for further disposition of the case as necessary.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.239; P.L.5-1993, SEC.252; P.L.142-1995, SEC.20; P.L.146-2008, SEC.439.
Ind. Code § 16-39-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-39-1-9
Alcohol and drug abuse records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Alcohol and drug abuse records described in 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2 may not be disclosed unless authorized in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2.

As added by P.L.4-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-270 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-270
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-23-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-19-10-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-19-10-6.5
Analysis of information for quality improvement; confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) The state department may analyze information submitted by entities regulated by the state department for quality improvement purposes.

(b) The information generated by the state department under subsection (a), including any communication about the quality improvement analysis, is confidential, and not subject to release under IC 5-14-3, except the state department may release the information to the relevant regulated entities.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 16-21-9.5-1
"Collection action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "collection action" means the sale or assignment of a bill to a collection agency, or the pursuit of litigation for medical debt, by a hospital or any organization that has a financial relationship with the hospital.

As added by P.L.88-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-1
Armed forces of the United States defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the forces and components of the:

(1) United States Army;

(2) United States Navy;

(3) United States Air Force;

(4) United States Marine Corps;

(5) United States Space Force; and

(6) United States Coast Guard.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-0.5
"Health care facility" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "health care facility" includes the following:

(1) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(2) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2 or IC 16-28-3.

(3) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.

(4) A hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3.

(5) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

As added by P.L.108-1999, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-10
Records; minutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The local health officer shall keep full and permanent records of the public health work of the local health department and minutes of all meetings of the board of the local health department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.1 / Section 16-19-3.1-4
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(b) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:

(1) Remediation standards for a site that has been contaminated by the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance.

(2) The procedure for the issuance of a certification of decontamination by a qualified inspector under section 3(a) of this chapter.

(3) Requirements for the documentation of remediation required by section 3(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.111-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-3
Establishment
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. The state department shall establish the interagency state council on black and minority health.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-2.5
Manual of best practices for indoor air quality at schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) Before July 31, 2019, the state department shall distribute a manual of best practices for managing indoor air quality at schools as described in this section. The state department may use a manual on indoor air quality in schools developed by a federal health or environmental agency or another state and make additions or revisions to the manual to make the manual most useful to Indiana schools. The manual must include recommendations for radon testing. The state department shall provide the manual:

(1) to:

(A) the legislative council; and

(B) the department of education;

in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and

(2) to the facilities manager and superintendent of each school corporation and the chief administrative officer of each state accredited nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-18.7).

(b) At least once every three (3) years the state department shall:

(1) review and revise the manual developed under subsection (a) to assure that the manual continues to represent best practices available to schools; and

(2) distribute the manual to individuals listed in subsection (a)(2).

As added by P.L.132-2009, SEC.2; P.L.168-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.183; P.L.21-2019, SEC.1; P.L.92-2020, SEC.11; P.L.156-2020, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-9.5
Farmers' market retail permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) A farmer or bona fide egg producer who markets directly to the consumer at a location that is not the farmer's or producer's own premises and is recognized as a farmers' market may be required to have a farmers' market retail permit issued by the state egg board. The state egg board shall establish requirements and procedures for obtaining a farmers' market retail permit by rule under IC 4-22-2.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a local unit of government (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-1) may not by ordinance or resolution require any licensure, certification, or inspection of foods or food products of a farmer or bona fide egg producer acting under this section.

As added by P.L.28-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.154-2014, SEC.2; P.L.11-2023, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-11
Notice of enforcement actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. To adequately place and care for workers and the workers' families housed in an agricultural labor camp, the state department shall serve notice of an action initiated under section 13 of this chapter to the following:

(1) The county agricultural extension educator.

(2) The representative of the nearest office of the public employment service whose duty it is to aid in placing such workers in suitable employment.

(3) The county department of public welfare.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.40-1993, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-2
Operation as local government agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A local health department shall operate as an agency of local government administratively responsible to the appropriate county or city executive.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-1-7(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27.5 / Section 16-41-27.5-7
Wastewater tanks for recreational vehicles at an RV campground
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to an RV campground that is not connected to a public sewer system.

(b) This section applies to an RV campground:

(1) regardless of whether:

(A) all of the RV campsites in the RV campground are independent RV campsites; or

(B) the RV campground includes:

(i) one (1) or more dependent RV campsites; and

(ii) one (1) or more sanitary dumping stations; and

(2) regardless of whether the RV campground is located in a flood plain (as defined in IC 14-8-2-99).

(c) An RV campground may include one (1) or more holding tanks to which wastewater from recreational vehicles is transferred through one (1) or both of the following:

(1) The individual sewer connections of the RV campground's independent RV campsites.

(2) One (1) or more sanitary dumping stations in the RV campground.

A holding tank to which this subsection applies may have a capacity of not more than ten thousand (10,000) gallons.

As added by P.L.43-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-44-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-44-3-8
Motor fuel sellers; registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person who sells a motor fuel at a motor fuel outlet shall do the following:

(1) Separately register each motor fuel outlet with the state department.

(2) Pay the registration fee set under section 9 of this chapter.

(b) The registration required under subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) The name and address of the principal business address of the person registering the motor fuel.

(2) The name and address of the motor fuel outlet where the motor fuel is sold.

(3) The name, brand, or trademark and the antiknock motor fuel to be marketed at the motor fuel outlet.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-191.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-191.2
"Interchangeable"
Status: in_force

Sec. 191.2. "Interchangeable", for purposes of IC 16-42-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-25-3.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-188.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-188.8
"Infant death"
Status: in_force

Sec. 188.8. "Infant death", for purposes of IC 16-49-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-49-6-2.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.1 / Section 16-41-42.1-10
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter, including rules specifying registration renewal procedures.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-41 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-41
Liquidation of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. An authority may be liquidated after redemption of the authority's securities, payment of the authority's debts, and termination of the authority's leases if the governing board files a report with the circuit court, superior court, or probate court showing the facts and stating that liquidation is in the best public interest. If the court finds the facts, the court shall make an order book entry ordering the authority liquidated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 16-41-34-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-5
Nuisance abatement; extermination and destruction of rats
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a person who owns, leases, occupies, possesses, or has charge of any:

(1) land;

(2) place;

(3) building;

(4) structure;

(5) stacks or quantities of:

(A) wood;

(B) hay;

(C) corn;

(D) wheat; or

(E) other grains or materials; or

(6) vessel or watercraft;

that is infested with rats.

(b) If a person fails, neglects, or refuses to proceed to exterminate and destroy the rats, as required by this chapter, the state department or the state department's inspectors, and the local health officer or local board of health and the local board's inspectors shall at once cause the nuisance to be abated by exterminating and destroying the rats.

(c) The expense is a charge against the county, town, or city that has, by the county's, town's, or city's legislative body, ordered the destruction or extermination of rats, and the legislative body shall pay the expense.

(d) When the destruction of rats is ordered by the town or city legislative body, the clerk of the town or city shall at once file with the county auditor a certified statement of the expense of the extermination and the county auditor shall charge the amount expended for destroying rats against the property on which the nuisance was abated. The amount shall be collected as other taxes are collected. When collected the amount shall be paid to the county, town, or city to reimburse the county, city, or town for the amount paid out for the destruction of rats.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-27-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-3-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-6
Rules for accepting delayed birth certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall adopt rules concerning the application for, the supporting documents for, and the acceptance of delayed certificates of birth. The state department shall keep delayed certificates of birth in a file separate from other certificates of birth.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-16-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-305 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-305
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-9-2(k).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31.5-11-3
Notification of action or investigation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The coordinated data base administrator shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against, or significant investigative information on, any individual in a member state.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-23
Employee wage payment arrangements
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) Notwithstanding IC 22-2-5-2, the home and:

(1) an employee if there is no representative described under subdivision (2) or (3) for that employee;

(2) the exclusive representative of its certificated employees with respect to those employees; or

(3) a labor organization representing its noncertificated employees with respect to those employees;

may agree in writing to a wage payment arrangement.

(b) A wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) may provide that compensation earned during a school year may be paid:

(1) using equal installments or any other method; and

(2) over:

(A) all or part of that school year; or

(B) any other period that begins not earlier than the first day of that school year and ends not later than thirteen (13) months after the wage payment arrangement period begins.

Such an arrangement may provide that compensation earned in a calendar year is paid in the next calendar year, so long as all the compensation is paid within the thirteen (13) month period beginning with the first day of the school year.

(c) A wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) must be structured in such a manner so that it is not considered:

(1) a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) deferred compensation for purposes of Section 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) Absent an agreement under subsection (a), the home remains subject to IC 22-2-5-1.

(e) Wage payments required under a wage payment arrangement entered into under subsection (a) are enforceable under IC 22-2-5-2.

(f) If an employee leaves employment for any reason, either permanently or temporarily, the amount due the employee under IC 22-2-5-1 and IC 22-2-9-2 is the total amount of the wages earned and unpaid.

(g) Employment with the home may not be conditioned upon the acceptance of a wage payment arrangement under subsection (a).

(h) An employee may revoke a wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) at the beginning of each school year.

As added by P.L.41-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-188.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-188.6
"Individualized investigational treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 188.6. "Individualized investigational treatment", for purposes of IC 16-42-26.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19.5 / Section 16-41-19.5-5
Reimbursement of recipients by state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department may not reimburse an eligible recipient under the post-organ transplant program for drug costs that are reimbursed or eligible for reimbursement by a governmental entity or other third party, including Medicaid, Medicare, the Veterans Administration, a health insurance company, or a health maintenance organization.

(b) The state health commissioner may waive the requirements of subsection (a) on a case by case basis if the commissioner determines that enforcement of subsection (a) will deny services to a class of post-organ transplant patients because of conflicting state or federal law.

(c) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to ensure that all required benefit payments for post-organ transplant drugs under subsection (a) are properly paid.

As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-11
Home health agency operated by licensed hospital or health facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. For purposes of this chapter, a facility licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 16-28-2 that operates a home health agency is subject to the rules adopted under this chapter for the facility's home health agency. However, the facility may only be licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 16-28-2, respectively.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-21-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-21-7-5
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-3.1
Childhood lead poisoning prevention fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. (a) The childhood lead poisoning prevention fund is established for the purpose of funding childhood lead poisoning outreach and prevention activities. The fund shall be administered by the state department.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) The fund consists of:

(1) civil penalties assessed under section 3 of this chapter;

(2) gifts; and

(3) appropriations from the general assembly.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-30 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-30
Application of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter, after reimbursement to the county for preliminary expenses as provided in section 11 of this chapter, shall be applied to the payment of the costs of acquisition, construction, or renovation of the building for which the bonds are issued, including incidental expenses and interest before acquisition or during construction or renovation. Until the proceeds are applied as required in this section, the proceeds are subject to a lien in favor of the bondholders or trustees.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-294.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-294.5
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 294.5. (a) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-3.

(b) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-41-7.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7.5-2.

(c) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-46-7.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-7.6-3.

(d) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-46-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-18-3.

(e) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-47-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-47-1-3.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.95-2005, SEC.4; P.L.208-2015, SEC.4; P.L.29-2025, SEC.3; P.L.170-2025, SEC.3; P.L.186-2025, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-3
"Comprehensive care health facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "comprehensive care health facility" means a health facility that provides:

(1) nursing care;

(2) room;

(3) food;

(4) laundry;

(5) administration of medications;

(6) special diets; and

(7) treatments;

and that may provide rehabilitative and restorative therapies under the order of an attending physician.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-17
Payment of lease rentals from a cumulative building fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If a lease provides for the payment of lease rentals for a cumulative building fund, part or all of the cumulative building fund and the tax levied for the cumulative building fund may be committed and pledged to the payment of lease rental. To the extent the amount is insufficient to pay the lease rental, the lease must provide that the remaining lease rental be paid entirely from the net revenues of the hospital. As long as the lease remains in effect:

(1) the amount of the cumulative building fund committed and pledged may not be expended by the lessee for any other purpose; and

(2) the tax levy for that cumulative building fund may not be reduced or rescinded by the county council.

(b) If a lease provides for payment of lease rental as provided in this section, the approval of the county fiscal body is not required for the lease or the sale of land by the county to the authority under section 16 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-12.5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-10
Designation of shoppable services by department of insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Not later than May 1, 2026, the department of insurance shall:

(1) determine the fifty (50) diagnostic imaging services to be disclosed as shoppable for consumers as required under this section; and

(2) post a list of the designated shoppable services on the department's website.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-4
Commissioner; employed physicians; ethics and conflicts of interest; practice of medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state health commissioner and any physicians employed by the state department are governed in the performance of their official duties by IC 4-2-6 and IC 35-44.1-1-4 concerning ethics and conflict of interest.

(b) To learn professional skills and to become familiar with new developments in the field of medicine, and except as provided in IC 16-42-27-2(f), the state health commissioner may, in an individual capacity as a licensed physician and not in an official capacity as state health commissioner, engage in the practice of medicine if the practice of medicine does not interfere with the performance of the state health commissioner's duties as state health commissioner.

(c) The state health commissioner may designate in writing employees in the state department who are licensed as a physician and may engage in the practice of medicine outside of their official duties.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-2-5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.36; P.L.6-2016, SEC.2; P.L.130-2021, SEC.4; P.L.9-2022, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-7
Revocation of permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state department may, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair hearing in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3, revoke a permit authorizing the operation of an agricultural labor camp if the state department finds that the holder of the permit has failed to comply with a provision of this chapter or a rule or an order issued under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-287.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-287.8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.86-2009, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.49-2022, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.151-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-42-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-42-18-6
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who violates section 3 of this chapter is subject to civil penalties under IC 16-42-1-17.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-13.5(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-121.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-121.3
"Expanded criminal history check"
Status: in_force

Sec. 121.3. "Expanded criminal history check", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-0.5.

As added by P.L.42-2011, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-31
Sale of poultry products produced under a limited permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. A food establishment may sell or serve poultry products produced by an establishment operating under a limited permit issued under IC 15-17-5-11(f) only if the poultry products are produced and labeled in accordance with the requirements of IC 15-17-5-11(f).

As added by P.L.80-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-18
"Observe"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) As used in this chapter and with respect to interactions between a declarant and a witness, "observe" means to perceive another's actions or expressions of intent through the senses of eyesight or hearing, or both. A person is able to observe another's actions or expressions of intent even if the person uses technology or learned skills to:

(1) assist the person's capabilities of eyesight or hearing, or both; or

(2) compensate for an impairment of the person's capabilities of eyesight or hearing, or both.

(b) As used in this chapter and with respect to interactions between a declarant and a notarial officer, "observe" means that the notarial officer is able to see and hear, in real time, the declarant's actions and expressions of intent either in the declarant's physical presence or through audiovisual communication as defined in IC 33-42-0.5-5.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-35-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-35-8-13
Hearing aid refurbishing program
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state department may, if economically feasible, create a hearing aid refurbishing program through which hearing aids that are no longer used by eligible children and other individuals are collected and refurbished for the use of other individuals.

(b) The state department may enter into an agreement with another organization to implement this section.

As added by P.L.119-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-7
Governing board; membership; increase or decrease in number; qualifications; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a governing board of four (4) members in existence on September 2, 1971, may petition the county executive to increase the size of the board to five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), or nine (9) members. If the county executive approves the petition, the county executive shall appoint new members to increase the number of board members to the chosen size in the following manner:

(1) All members must be residents of the county in which the hospital is located except in the following circumstances:

(A) If a determination is made to increase a board size to five (5) or six (6) members, one (1) member may be a resident of an Indiana county other than the county in which the hospital is located if the member to be appointed was recommended by the governing board as set forth in section 11 of this chapter to fill the vacancy.

(B) If a determination is made to increase a board size to at least seven (7) members, not more than two (2) members may be residents of an Indiana county other than the county in which the hospital is located if the member to be appointed was recommended by the governing board as set forth in section 11 of this chapter to fill the vacancy.

(2) If a board size of five (5) members is chosen, a new member shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year.

(3) If a board size of six (6) members is chosen, the new members shall be appointed in the following order as necessary:

(A) One (1) new member for an initial term of one (1) year.

(B) One (1) new member for an initial term of two (2) years.

(4) If a board size of seven (7) members is chosen, the new members shall be appointed in the following order as necessary:

(A) One (1) new member for an initial term of one (1) year.

(B) One (1) new member for an initial term of two (2) years.

(C) One (1) new member for an initial term of three (3) years.

(5) If a board size of eight (8) members is chosen, the new members shall be appointed in the following order as necessary:

(A) One (1) new member for an initial term of one (1) year.

(B) One (1) new member for an initial term of two (2) years.

(C) One (1) new member for an initial term of three (3) years.

(D) One (1) new member for an initial term of four (4) years.

(6) If a board size of nine (9) members is chosen, the new members shall be appointed in the following order as necessary:

(A) Two (2) new members for an initial term of one (1) year.

(B) One (1) new member for an initial term of two (2) years.

(C) One (1) new member for an initial term of three (3) years.

(D) One (1) new member for an initial term of four (4) years.

(7) If a board size of seven (7), eight (8), or nine (9) members is chosen, two (2) members may be licensed physicians.

(b) A governing board that has increased its size may petition the county executive to decrease the size of the board. However, a decrease under this subsection may only be accomplished through:

(1) the vacancy of a member's position, either through expiration of the member's term or any other cause; or

(2) removal of a member as provided under applicable law.

(c) There is no limit to the number of times a governing board may seek to increase or decrease its size under this section.

(d) For a governing board of four (4) members located in a county having a population of:

(1) more than thirteen thousand (13,000) and less than fifteen thousand (15,000);

(2) more than twenty-four thousand six hundred (24,600) and less than twenty-five thousand (25,000); or

(3) more than thirty-three thousand one hundred fifty (33,150) and less than thirty-three thousand three hundred (33,300);

the county executive may increase the number of board members to five (5), six (6), or seven (7), subject to the limitations of this section. After the initial appointments, each board member shall be appointed to serve for a term of four (4) years.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-2-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.35-1997, SEC.4; P.L.91-2002, SEC.5 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.5; P.L.80-2011, SEC.5; P.L.119-2012, SEC.134; P.L.104-2022, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-152 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-152
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-6-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.