Ind. Code § 16-36-7-40 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-40
Immunity for health care provider; validity of advance directive
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. (a) A health care provider or other person who acts in good faith reliance on an advance directive or on a health care decision made by a health care representative with apparent authority is immune from liability to the declarant and to the declarant's heirs or other successors in interest to the same extent as if the health care provider or other person had dealt directly with the declarant and if the declarant had been competent and not incapacitated.

(b) A health care provider is not responsible for determining the validity of an advance directive.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-24-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-24-2-13
Admission of nonresidents; liability for care and treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Whenever the superintendent receives an application for the admission of a patient from another county, the superintendent shall notify the person to appear at the hospital if the following conditions are met:

(1) It appears that the person has tuberculosis, or a similar disease.

(2) There is a vacancy in the hospital.

(3) There is no pending application from a patient residing in the county in which the hospital is located.

(b) If, upon personal examination of the patient by the medical staff of the hospital, the superintendent determines that the patient has tuberculosis, the superintendent shall admit the patient to the hospital. The patient is a charge against the executive of the county sending the patient, at a rate to be fixed by the board of managers but not to exceed the per capita cost of maintenance, including a reasonable allowance for interest on the cost of the hospital. The bill shall, when verified, be paid by the auditor of the county. The county executive of the contracting county shall investigate the circumstances of the patient and of the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support. The county executive has the same authority as a township trustee as administrator of township assistance in similar cases to collect, according to the patient's or the patient's relatives' financial ability, the cost of the maintenance.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-6-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-32 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-32
Revocation; amendment or restatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The declarant who signs an advance directive may revoke that advance directive by any of the following:

(1) Signing, in a manner that complies with section 28 of this chapter, another advance directive.

(2) Signing, in a manner that complies with section 28 of this chapter, a document that:

(A) states in writing that the declarant is revoking the previously signed advance directive; and

(B) confirms the declarant's compliance with any explicit additional conditions for valid revocation that are stated in the advance directive.

(3) Orally expressing the declarant's present intention, in the direct physical presence of a health care provider, to:

(A) revoke the entire advance directive;

(B) revoke a designation of one (1) or more health care representatives within the advance directive; or

(C) revoke one (1) or more specific health care decisions or one (1) or more desires or treatment preferences within the advance directive.

However, if a declarant has not been determined to be incapacitated under section 35 of this chapter, the declarant always has the right to orally revoke a health care decision that is included within an advance directive under section 28(a)(2) of this chapter or a statement of desires or treatment preferences that is included within an advance directive under section 28(a)(3) of this chapter, despite any contrary wording in the advance directive.

(b) Until a health care representative or health care provider has actual knowledge of a valid revocation of an advance directive:

(1) actions and health care decisions by a health care representative designated in the advance directive are valid and binding on the declarant; and

(2) health care providers may continue to rely on health care decisions by the health care representative.

(c) A declarant who has signed a valid advance directive may amend or restate that advance directive in a writing that is signed in compliance with section 28 of this chapter and witnessed or acknowledged in compliance with section 28(c), 28(d), or 28(e) of this chapter. The amendment or restatement may take any action that could have been included in the former or original advance directive.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-27.5-5-12
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24. Expired 12-31-2025 by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-31-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-31-1-3
Religious objections to medical treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article or a rule adopted under this article does not authorize transporting to a hospital or medical treatment of a person who objects to medical treatment on religious grounds.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-1.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-34-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-34-3-5
Informed consent brochure
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department shall make any changes necessary to the informed consent brochure under IC 16-34-2-1.5 that are necessary to comply with IC 16-34-2-1.1 and this chapter.

As added by P.L.113-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-1
"Appropriate facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "appropriate facility" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-149(3).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-4
Assistance in development and operation of forensic medical exams and additional forensic services
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The division shall assist in the development and operation of programs that provide forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to alleged sex crime victims, and if necessary, provide grants to hospitals for this purpose.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.47-1993, SEC.8; P.L.121-2006, SEC.26; P.L.144-2024, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-27
Contiguous counties; agreements for county without hospital to reimburse county with hospital for portion of lease rental; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) As used in this section, "contributing county" means a county without a county hospital that is contiguous to a county with a county hospital.

(b) As used in this section, "lessee county" means a county with a county hospital.

(c) A contributing county may enter into an agreement with a lessee county to reimburse the lessee county for a part of the lease rental each year that is payable by the lessee county upon compliance with this section.

(d) If the county executive of the contributing county finds that the hospital of the lessee county serves the residents of the contributing county and provides needed hospital services to such residents, the county executive may prepare a contribution agreement. Before final execution of the agreement, the auditor of the contributing county shall publish notice of a public hearing to be held in the contributing county by the county executive not less than ten (10) days after publication of the notice. The notice shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation and published in the contributing county. The notice must name the day, place, and hour of the hearing and must set forth a summary of the provisions of agreement as to the amount to be paid each year during the term of the lease by the contributing county and where a copy of the proposed agreement may be examined. All persons interested are entitled to be heard at the time fixed on the necessity for the execution of the agreement. The hearing may be adjourned to a later date at a place fixed before adjournment.

(e) Following the hearing, if a majority of the county fiscal body of the contributing county approve the execution of the agreement, the county executive may authorize the execution of the original agreement or may make the modifications agreed upon with the county fiscal body. The authorization shall be by an order entered in the official records of the county executive. The agreement shall be executed:

(1) on behalf of the contributing county by at least a majority of the members of the county executive; and

(2) on behalf of the lessee county by at least a majority of the members of the county executive.

(f) If the execution of the original or modified contribution agreement is authorized, notice of the signing shall be published on behalf of the contributing county by publication one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation and published in the contributing county. At least ten (10) taxpayers in the contributing county whose tax rate will be affected by the proposed agreement may file a petition with the county auditor of the contributing county not more than thirty (30) days after publication of notice of the execution of the agreement. The petition must set forth the objections to the contribution agreement and facts showing that the execution of the contribution agreement is unnecessary and unwise or that the amount of contribution is excessive. On the filing of the petition, the county auditor shall immediately certify a copy together with other data necessary to present the questions involved to the department of local government finance. The department of local government finance shall fix a time in the county for the hearing not less than five (5) or not more than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the certified petition and information. The department of local government finance may either hold the hearing in the affected county or through electronic means. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the department of local government finance to the county executive and to the first ten (10) taxpayer petitioners by certified mail sent to the addresses listed on the petition, at least five (5) days before the date of the hearing.

(g) An action to contest the validity of the contribution agreement or to enjoin the performance of the agreement may not be instituted later than thirty (30) days after publication of notice of the execution of the agreement or, if an appeal has been taken to the department of local government finance, not more than thirty (30) days after the decision of the board.

(h) A contribution agreement may extend for the full term of the lease or for any part and may provide for reimbursement by the contributing county to the lessee county of a part of the lease rental each year in an amount and upon terms and conditions agreed on between the contributing county and the lessee county. The contributing county shall annually levy a tax sufficient to produce each year the necessary funds sufficient to reimburse the lessee county as provided in the contribution agreement. The tax levies provided for in this section shall be reviewable by other bodies vested by law with the authority to ascertain that the levies are sufficient to raise the required payments under the contribution agreement. The annual contribution shall be paid semiannually to the lessee county before the date lease rental payments are due from the lessee county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12-19-1; 16-12-20-16.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.391; P.L.38-2021, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-5.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-5.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.140. Amended by P.L.30-2016, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.216-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-3
"Petroleum products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "petroleum products" includes the following:

(1) Gasoline.

(2) Naphtha.

(3) Kerosene.

(4) Distillate.

(5) Fuel oil.

(6) Similar petroleum products, regardless of name, including benzol and other similar products that are or may be used in the blending of motor fuel.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) Lubricating oils.

(2) Any product having:

(A) a Saybolt universal viscosity at one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit of at least seventy (70) seconds; and

(B) a flash point of at least one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit by the ASTM method.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.152-2005, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-4
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If a member dies, resigns, ceases to be a resident of the county, or is removed as provided in this chapter, the county executive shall appoint another person as a member of the governing board for the remainder of the term. If a person appointed as a member fails to qualify not more than ten (10) days after the mailing of notice of appointment, the county executive shall appoint another person as member.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-42-3-9
New drugs; exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Sections 7 and 8 of this chapter do not apply to the following:

(1) To a drug dispensed on a written or an electronically transmitted prescription signed by or with an electronic signature of a physician, dentist, or veterinarian (except a drug dispensed in the course of the conduct of a business of dispensing drugs pursuant to diagnosis by mail) if the physician, dentist, or veterinarian is licensed by law to administer the drug, and the drug bears a label containing the name and place of business of the dispenser, the serial number and date of the prescription, and the name of the physician, dentist, or veterinarian.

(2) To a drug exempted by rule of the state department and that is intended solely for investigational use by experts qualified by scientific training and experience to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs.

(3) To a drug sold in Indiana or introduced into intrastate commerce at any time before the enactment of the Federal Act, if the drug's labeling contained the same representations concerning the conditions of the drug's use.

(4) To any drug that is licensed under the Public Health Service Act of July 1, 1944 (58 Stat. 682, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) or under the Animal Virus-Serum Toxin Act of March 4, 1913 (13 Stat. 832; 21 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).

(5) To a drug subject to section 4(10) of this chapter.

(b) Rules exempting drugs intended for investigational use under subsection (a)(2) may, within the discretion of the state department among other conditions relating to the protection of the public health, provide for conditioning the exemption upon the following:

(1) The submission to the state department, before any clinical testing of a new drug is undertaken, of reports by the manufacturer or the sponsor of the investigation of the drug or preclinical tests, including tests on animals, of the drug adequate to justify the proposed clinical testing.

(2) The manufacturer or the sponsor of the investigation of a new drug proposed to be distributed to investigators for clinical testing obtaining a signed agreement from each of the investigators that patients to whom the drug is administered will be under the manufacturer's or sponsor's personal supervision or under the supervision of investigators responsible to the manufacturer or sponsor and that the manufacturer or sponsor will not supply the drug to any other investigator or to clinics for administration to human beings.

(3) The establishment and maintenance of the records and the making of the reports to the state department by the manufacturer or the sponsor of the investigation of the drug of data (including analytical reports by investigators) obtained as the result of the investigational use of the drug that the state department finds will enable the state department to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the drug if an application is filed under section 8 of this chapter.

(c) Rules exempting drugs intended for investigational use under subsection (a)(2) must provide that the exemption is conditioned upon the manufacturer or the sponsor of the investigation requiring that experts using the drugs for investigational purposes certify to the manufacturer or sponsor that the experts will inform any human beings to whom the drugs or any controls used in connection with the drugs are being administered that the drugs are being used for investigational purposes and will obtain the consent of the human beings or their representatives, except where they consider it not feasible or, in their professional judgment, contrary to the best interests of the human beings.

(d) This section does not require a clinical investigator to submit directly to the state department reports on the investigational use of drugs. The regulations adopted under Section 505(i) of the Federal Act are the rules in Indiana. The state may adopt rules, whether or not in accordance with regulations promulgated under the Federal Act.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-30-18 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.204-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-29-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-29-2-8
Rules; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter and to establish a reasonable fee for filing and review of an application under this chapter. Notwithstanding IC 16-21-1-9 or IC 16-21-1-10, a rule adopted under this chapter may not be waived.

(b) Fees imposed in connection with the certificate of need review under this article are payable to the state department for use in administration of the certificate of need program created by this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-9.5(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-34-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-6
Inspectors' right of entry; penalty for obstruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A health officer or an inspector appointed under this article may, without a warrant, enter on or into any land, place, building, structure, or premises suspected of being rat infested for the discovery or destruction of rats.

(b) A person who obstructs a health officer or an inspector in the performance of the health officer's or inspector's duties commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-27-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-19-1-2
Status of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department is the superior health department of the state, to which all other health boards are subordinate.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-21.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 21.2 / Section 16-41-21.2-1
"Action level for lead"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "action level for lead" means the concentration of lead in water of fifteen (15) parts per billion, or fifteen-thousandths (0.015) milligram of lead per liter of water.

As added by P.L.125-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-8.5
Authorization to implement state directed payment program; limitations; payments to managed care organizations; review by budget committee; classes of hospitals
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), beginning July 1, 2025, or thereafter, the office may implement a state directed payment program in which payments are made for inpatient and outpatient hospital services as follows:

(1) Subject to available state share funding and federal medical assistance available to the plan for coverage of plan participants described in Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the federal Social Security Act in effect on January 1, 2025, the reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services under the state directed payment program may be established at a rate greater than Medicare equivalent reimbursement rates, but may not exceed the maximum reimbursement rates established by federal law.

(2) The office may implement the state directed payment program through the establishment of classes of hospitals with different rates of reimbursement among the classes, as set forth in subsection (c), and in a manner that is consistent with federal law.

(3) Before January 1, 2026, the office shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the review and approval of a state directed payment program. The office may receive input from hospitals and other interested parties in the development of the documentation submitted with the application under this subdivision.

(4) The office may not implement the state directed payment program without the approval of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To the extent allowed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the office shall implement the state directed payment program on or after July 1, 2025.

(5) The office may not implement a fee under the state directed payment program without the approval of the fee by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, including any waiver related to the fee, to fund the state share of the payments under the state directed payment program. To the extent allowed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the office shall use the fee to fund the state directed payment program on or after July 1, 2025.

(6) The office shall make payments under the state directed payment program to managed care organizations that contract with the office to provide medical assistance to Medicaid recipients as follows:

(A) Except as provided in clause (B), capitation payments at levels necessary to pay inpatient and outpatient hospital services at reimbursement rates equal to the reimbursement rates established under subdivision (1). The fee must be used to pay the state share of the part of the capitation payments that fund the portion of the reimbursement rates that exceed the reimbursement rates in effect on June 30, 2011. However, the fees collected under this section and sections 8 and 13.3 of this chapter may not fund the state share of the capitation payments of the managed care assessment fee under IC 27-1-50.3.

(B) For plan enrollees described in section 13.3(b)(1)(A) of this chapter, capitation payments at a level sufficient to pay inpatient and outpatient hospital services at reimbursement rates equal to the reimbursement rates established by subdivision (1). The incremental fee shall fund the entire state share of these capitation payments. However, the fees collected under this section and sections 8 and 13.3 of this chapter may not fund the state share of the capitation payments of the managed care assessment fee under IC 27-1-50.3.

(b) The office may only implement a state directed payment program under this section if the budget committee has conducted a review of the state directed payment program.

(c) The classes of hospitals may be constructed as follows:

(1) Class 1 hospitals consist of critical access hospitals and rural hospitals.

(2) Class 2 hospitals consist of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that is not described in subdivision (1) and that is:

(A) established and governed under IC 16-22-2, IC 16-22-8, or IC 16-23; or

(B) an Indiana nonprofit hospital system that has a net patient revenue derived in Indiana of less than two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000), as determined by the hospital's most recently submitted audited financial statement.

(3) Class 3 hospitals consist of psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitative hospitals, and acute long term care hospitals and that are not described in subdivision (1) or (2).

(4) Class 4 hospitals consist of any hospital not described in subdivision (1) through (3) and that are subject to this chapter.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-1
Authority defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "authority" means the hospital association created by section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-27(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-6
Commissioner; salary
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state health commissioner is entitled to receive a salary in an amount to be fixed by the governor and the state budget agency.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.130-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-4
Consent by superintendent of facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Consent to medical or surgical treatment of a patient at an appropriate facility may be given by the superintendent under the procedures in this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-10.5
Terms; nine member board
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies to a nine (9) member local board of health appointed under section 5(a) of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the term of a board member appointed before January 1, 2027, terminates on December 31, 2026.

(c) After December 31, 2026, members shall be appointed to the following initial staggered terms:

(1) One (1) member shall be appointed under section 5(a)(3) of this chapter to a one (1) year term.

(2) Two (2) physician members shall be appointed under section 5(a)(1) of this chapter to two (2) year terms.

(3) Three (3) other members shall be appointed under section 5(a)(1) of this chapter to three (3) year terms.

(4) One (1) member shall be appointed under section 5(a)(2) of this chapter to a three (3) year term.

(5) Two (2) members shall be appointed under section 5(a)(4) of this chapter to four (4) year terms.

(c) All subsequent appointments of members shall be for four (4) year terms. Each member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.

As added by P.L.40-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-42-4-3
Misbranded cosmetics
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A cosmetic is considered to be misbranded under the following conditions:

(1) If the cosmetic's labeling is false or misleading in any way.

(2) If the cosmetic is in package form unless the cosmetic 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 are permitted under clause (B) and exemptions for small packages shall be established by rules adopted by the state department.

(3) If a word, statement, or other information required by this chapter or a rule adopted under IC 16-42-1-2 to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed on the label with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms as to make the label or labeling likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(4) If the container of the cosmetic is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-31-6; 16-1-31-7; 16-1-31-8; 16-1-31-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-5
Confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Except as provided in sections 6, 7, and 8 of this chapter, information obtained by the state department under this chapter concerning chronic disease patients is confidential and may be used by the state department only for the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-7
Supervision of activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall supervise and oversee the activities described in this chapter and may take the following actions:

(1) Gather relevant facts, collect data, conduct public hearings, invite and receive public comments, investigate market conditions, conduct studies, and review documentary evidence or require the home health agencies or their third party designee to do the same.

(2) Evaluate the substantive merits of any action to be taken by the home health agencies and assess whether the action comports with the standards established by the general assembly.

(3) Issue written decisions approving, modifying, or disapproving the recommended action, and explaining the reasons and rationale for the decision.

(4) Require home health agencies or their third party designees to report annually on the extent of the benefits realized by the actions taken under this chapter.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-38-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-38-7-12
Failure to report
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state department may remove a facility's designation as a trauma center if the facility fails to submit data as required under this chapter.

(b) The state department may deem a facility or EMS provider that fails to submit data as required under this chapter ineligible for state department programs, grants, or other sources of state department funding.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-1.5
Local public health services fund; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) Each county shall establish a separate fund known as the local public health services fund to receive local board of health funding under this chapter.

(b) Money disbursed under this chapter may only be deposited in the local public health services fund established under this section.

(c) The fund may be used only for appropriating money and allocating expenditures for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-32-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-32-1-4
Effect of plan on departmental and agency procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. It is not the intent of any system or procedures developed to void the intake procedures of a state department or agency providing rehabilitation services directly to individuals.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-31.5-4-4
Remote state's authority and laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, an individual practicing in a remote state will be subject to the remote state's authority and laws. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the remote state and may take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of the remote state's citizens. If a remote state takes action, the remote state shall promptly notify the home state and the commission.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-8
Divisions and subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state health commissioner may organize the personnel and functions of the state department into divisions and subdivisions to carry out the state health commissioner's powers and duties and the powers and duties of the state department.

(b) The state health commissioner may periodically consolidate, divide, or abolish divisions and subdivisions as is necessary to carry out those powers and duties.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.130-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-10
Program reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A program shall file a quarterly report with the state department. The report must contain the following information listed on a daily basis and by the location, identified by the postal ZIP code, where the program distributed and collected syringes and needles:

(1) The number of individuals served.

(2) The number of syringes and needles collected.

(3) The number of syringes and needles distributed.

The state department may request that a qualified entity supply additional information concerning the program operated by the qualified entity, including data concerning referrals to services.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-19
Federal funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The governing board, county executive, or county fiscal body may enter into agreements with the United States or a department, an agency, or an instrumentality of the United States:

(1) with respect to loans or loan guarantees in accordance with IC 16-22-3-26; or

(2) to permit the hospital or county to accept a subsidy or payment of all or part of the interest payable on obligations issued and sold for hospital purposes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-4-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-33-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 33 / Section 16-41-33-4
Appropriations; tax levies
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The county fiscal body or the governing board of a health and hospital corporation may, on the fiscal body's or board of trustees' own initiative or after a petition signed by five percent (5%) of the registered voters within the jurisdiction of the health department, make an annual appropriation specifically for the purpose of vector control to be used by the health department solely for that purpose and levy a tax of not more than sixty-seven hundredths of one cent ($0.0067) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed value of taxable property in the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-13
Review; implementation of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 shall review the implementation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.216; P.L.53-2014, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 16-42-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-42-2-9
Chapter violations; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (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.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-296.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-296.2
"Proxy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 296.2. "Proxy", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-20.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-9
Termination of fee; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If federal financial participation becomes unavailable to match money collected from the quality assessment fees for the purpose of enhancing reimbursement to nursing facilities for Medicaid services provided under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), the office shall cease collection of the quality assessment fee under this chapter.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-1
Administration; guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall provide a system of vital statistics for Indiana to be administered by a division of the state department.

(b) The state department shall provide to the local vital records offices guidelines concerning the interpretation of laws and the state department's rules concerning vital statistics to assure uniform application of the state laws and rules.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.138-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-6
Fees; responsibility for payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who operates a home health agency or a personal services agency under IC 16-27-4 is responsible for the payment of fees under IC 10-13-3-39 and other fees required under section 4 of this chapter.

(b) A home health agency or personal services agency may require a person who applies to the home health agency or personal services agency for employment to provide services in a patient's or client's temporary or permanent residence:

(1) to pay the cost of fees described in subsection (a) to the home health agency or personal services agency at the time the person submits an application for employment; or

(2) to reimburse the home health agency or personal services agency for the cost of fees described in subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.178-1993, SEC.8; P.L.2-2003, SEC.50; P.L.212-2005, SEC.16; P.L.197-2007, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-22-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-22-1-1
Application of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article applies to the following:

(1) Hospitals organized or established before September 2, 1971, under IC 16-12 or IC 16-12.1.

(2) Hospitals organized or established under IC 16-12 or IC 16-12.1 before July 1, 1993.

(3) Hospitals organized or established under this article.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-1-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-15
Patient refunds fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The governing board may establish a special fund for patient refunds in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) if the money is deposited in a checking account in a depository designated for the deposit of money of the hospital and checks are issued by the person designated by the board. The special funds are supplemental to those otherwise permitted by law.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-5
Maternal and child health clinic
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "maternal and child health clinic" means a clinic that provides quality, comprehensive prenatal, child health, or family services to a person who would otherwise be unable to obtain these services due to financial or geographic barriers.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-1.4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-46-11.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 16-46-11.1-2
"Health care interpreter"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "health care interpreter" means a professional interpreter who works primarily in the field of health care facilitating the oral communication among a:

(1) provider;

(2) patient; and

(3) patient's family.

As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-135 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-135
"Food"
Status: in_force

Sec. 135. (a) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 and IC 16-42-18, means the following:

(1) Articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment for humans.

(2) Chewing gum.

(3) Articles used for components of any of these articles.

(b) "Food", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means the following:

(1) All articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment whether simple, mixed, or compound.

(2) All substances or ingredients used in the preparation of the items described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-20-1; 16-1-28-3(d); 16-1-28-13.5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-13.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-13.3
Incremental fees; uses; requirements before collection can occur; deposit of incremental fees; limitations on use of incremental fees to fund the state share of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.3. (a) This section is effective beginning February 1, 2015. As used in this section, "plan" refers to the healthy Indiana plan established in IC 12-15-44.5.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) through (e), the incremental fee under this section may be used to fund the state share of the expenses specified in this subsection if, after January 31, 2015, but before the collection of the fee under this section, the following occur:

(1) The office establishes a fee formula to be used to fund the state share of the Medicaid program or the following expenses described in this subdivision:

(A) The state share of the capitated payments made to a managed care organization that contracts with the office to provide health coverage under the plan to plan enrollees other than plan enrollees who are eligible for the plan under Section 1931 of the federal Social Security Act, including portions of the capitation attributed to a state directed payment program under section 8.5 of this chapter.

(B) The state share of capitated payments described in clause (A) for plan enrollees who are eligible for the plan under Section 1931 of the federal Social Security Act that are limited to the difference between:

(i) the capitation rates effective September 1, 2014, developed using Medicaid reimbursement rates; and

(ii) the capitation rates applicable for the plan developed using the plan's Medicare reimbursement rates described in IC 12-15-44.5-5(a)(2), or higher reimbursement amounts for any state fiscal year for which the state directed payment program established under section 8.5 of this chapter is in effect.

(C) The state share of the state's contributions to plan enrollee accounts.

(D) The state share of amounts used to pay premiums for a premium assistance plan implemented under IC 12-15-44.2-20.

(E) The state share of the costs of increasing reimbursement rates for physician services provided to individuals enrolled in Medicaid programs other than the plan, but not to exceed the difference between the Medicaid fee schedule for a physician service that was in effect before the implementation of the plan and the amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the previous year federal Medicare reimbursement rate for a physician service. The incremental fee may not be used for the amount that exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the federal Medicare reimbursement rate for a physician service.

(F) The state share of the state's administrative costs that, for purposes of this clause, may not exceed one hundred seventy dollars ($170) per person per plan enrollee per year, and adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index.

(2) The office approves a process to be used for reconciling:

(A) the state share of the costs of the plan;

(B) the amounts used to fund the state share of the costs of the plan; and

(C) the amount of fees assessed for funding the state share of the costs of the plan.

For purposes of this subdivision, "costs of the plan" includes the costs of the expenses listed in subdivision (1)(A) through (1)(F).

The fees collected for the purposes of subdivision (1)(A) through (1)(F) shall be deposited into the incremental hospital fee fund established by section 13.5 of this chapter.

(c) For each state fiscal year for which the fee authorized by this section is used to fund the state share of the expenses described in subsection (b)(1), the amount of fees shall be reduced by:

(1) the amount of funds annually designated by the general assembly to be deposited in the healthy Indiana plan trust fund established by IC 12-15-44.2-17; less

(2) the annual cigarette tax funds annually appropriated by the general assembly for childhood immunization programs under IC 12-15-44.2-17(a)(3).

(d) The incremental fee described in this section may not:

(1) be assessed before July 1, 2016; and

(2) be assessed or collected on or after the termination of the plan.

(e) This section is not intended to and may not be construed to change or affect any component of the programs established under section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.148. Amended by P.L.30-2016, SEC.40; P.L.201-2023, SEC.147; P.L.93-2024, SEC.128; P.L.216-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-9
Duties of a provider; delayed implementation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Prior to the discharge of a victim from the hospital, a provider shall:

(1) require the victim to sign a form that notifies the victim of his or her rights under this chapter;

(2) provide a copy of the signed form to the victim; and

(3) inform law enforcement that the sample is available.

(b) The director of the Indiana criminal justice institute may delay the implementation of this section until the earlier of the following:

(1) A date set by the director.

(2) The date funding becomes available by a grant through the criminal justice institute or by an appropriation from the general assembly.

If the director of the criminal justice institute delays implementation of this section, the director shall notify the prosecuting attorney of each county of the director's action and when funding becomes available to implement this section.

As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.184.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-23.5-3-3
Hospitals; unit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each of the Indiana University hospitals is a unit.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31.5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-39-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-39-6-4
Use or publication of obtained information; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A hospital medical staff committee shall use or publish information the committee obtains from records or other information submitted to the committee concerning the care or treatment of a patient only as follows:

(1) To evaluate matters of medical care, therapy, and treatment.

(2) For research and statistical purposes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-34 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-34
Powers of board or corporation; forced connection of residential property to extension of sewer main prohibited; exception if septic system is failing
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) The board or corporation may do all acts necessary or reasonably incident to carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including the following:

(1) As a municipal corporation, sue and be sued in any court with jurisdiction.

(2) To serve as the exclusive local board of health and local department of health within the county with the powers and duties conferred by law upon local boards of health and local departments of health.

(3) To adopt and enforce ordinances consistent with Indiana law and administrative rules for the following purposes:

(A) To protect property owned or managed by the corporation.

(B) To determine, prevent, and abate public health nuisances.

(C) To establish isolation and quarantine regulations in accordance with IC 16-41-9.

(D) To license, regulate, and establish minimum sanitary standards for the operation of a business handling, producing, processing, preparing, manufacturing, packing, storing, selling, distributing, or transporting articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment in the interest of the public health.

(E) To control:

(i) rodents, mosquitos, and other animals, including insects, capable of transmitting microorganisms and disease to humans and other animals; and

(ii) the animals' breeding places.

(F) Subject to subsection (c), to require persons to connect to available sewer systems and to regulate the disposal of domestic or sanitary sewage by private methods. However, the board and corporation have no jurisdiction over publicly owned or financed sewer systems or sanitation and disposal plants.

(G) To control rabies.

(H) For the sanitary regulation of water supplies for domestic use.

(I) To protect, promote, or improve public health. For public health activities and to enforce public health laws, the state health data center described in IC 16-19-10 shall provide health data, medical information, and epidemiological information to the corporation.

(J) To detect, report, prevent, and control disease affecting public health.

(K) To investigate and diagnose health problems and health hazards.

(L) To regulate the sanitary and structural conditions of residential and nonresidential buildings and unsafe premises.

(M) To regulate the remediation of lead hazards.

(N) To license and regulate the design, construction, and operation of public pools, spas, and beaches.

(O) To regulate the storage, containment, handling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.

(P) To license and regulate tattoo and body piercing facilities.

(Q) To regulate the storage and disposal of waste tires.

(4) To manage the corporation's hospitals, medical facilities, and mental health facilities.

(5) To furnish health and nursing services to elementary and secondary schools within the county.

(6) To furnish medical care to insured and uninsured residents of the county.

(7) To furnish dental services to the insured and uninsured residents of the county.

(8) To establish public health programs.

(9) To adopt an annual budget ordinance and levy taxes.

(10) To incur indebtedness in the name of the corporation.

(11) To organize the corporation into divisions.

(12) To acquire and dispose of property.

(13) To receive charitable contributions and gifts as provided in 26 U.S.C. 170.

(14) To make charitable contributions and gifts.

(15) To establish a charitable foundation as provided in 26 U.S.C. 501.

(16) To receive and distribute federal, state, local, or private grants.

(17) To receive and distribute grants from charitable foundations.

(18) To establish corporations and enter into partnerships and joint ventures to carry out the purposes of the corporation. This subdivision does not authorize the merger of the corporation with a hospital licensed under IC 16-21.

(19) To erect, improve, remodel, or repair corporation buildings.

(20) To determine operating procedures.

(21) To do the following:

(A) Adopt a schedule of reasonable charges for nonresidents of the county for medical and mental health services.

(B) Collect the charges from the patient, the patient's insurance company, or a government program.

(C) Require security for the payment of the charges.

(22) To adopt a schedule of and to collect reasonable charges for medical and mental health services.

(23) To enforce Indiana laws, administrative rules, ordinances, and the code of the health and hospital corporation of the county.

(24) To purchase supplies, materials, and equipment.

(25) To employ personnel and establish personnel policies.

(26) To employ attorneys admitted to practice law in Indiana.

(27) To acquire, erect, equip, and operate the corporation's hospitals, medical facilities, and mental health facilities.

(28) To dispose of surplus property in accordance with a policy by the board.

(29) To determine the duties of officers and division directors.

(30) To fix the compensation of the officers and division directors.

(31) To carry out the purposes and object of the corporation.

(32) To obtain loans for hospital expenses in amounts and upon terms agreeable to the board. The board may secure the loans by pledging accounts receivable or other security in hospital funds.

(33) To establish fees for licenses, services, and records. The corporation may accept payment by credit card for fees. IC 5-14-3-8(d) does not apply to fees established under this subdivision for certificates of birth, death, or stillbirth registration.

(34) To use levied taxes or other funds to make intergovernmental transfers to the state to fund governmental health care programs, including Medicaid and Medicaid supplemental programs.

(b) The board shall exercise the board's powers and duties in a manner consistent with Indiana law, administrative rules, and the code of the health and hospital corporation of the county.

(c) This subsection does not affect a septic tank elimination program approved by the commission. Except as provided in subsection (d), if, within a county containing a consolidated city:

(1) a main sewer line is extended for the purpose of connecting one (1) or more residential or commercial properties to a sanitary sewer system; and

(2) the extension connecting the residential or commercial property or properties referred to in subdivision (1) to the sanitary sewer system, when completed, will be located close enough to the property line of a residential property served by a septic system to authorize the board or corporation to order the connection of the residential property to the extension under the ordinances adopted under section 6(b)(4) of this chapter;

the board or corporation may not exercise its power under subsection (a)(3)(F) to require the residential property served by the septic system to be connected to the extension referred to in subdivision (1).

(d) The board or corporation may exercise its power under subsection (a)(3)(F) to require a residential property served by a septic system to be connected to an extension described in subsection (c) if:

(1) the state department; or

(2) the board or corporation;

determines that the septic system serving the residential property is failing, as described in IC 36-9-23-30.1(b).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.87; P.L.184-2005, SEC.35; P.L.1-2006, SEC.298; P.L.88-2006, SEC.5; P.L.145-2006, SEC.133; P.L.1-2007, SEC.132; P.L.121-2007, SEC.2; P.L.194-2007, SEC.4; P.L.215-2007, SEC.2; P.L.3-2008, SEC.108; P.L.134-2008, SEC.11; P.L.229-2019, SEC.10; P.L.56-2023, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-75 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-75
"Contaminated with filth"
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. "Contaminated with filth", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, applies to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic not securely protected from dust, dirt, and as far as necessary by all reasonable means, from all foreign or injurious contaminations.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-3(p).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-20-5-8
Fees and fines; collection; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Fees and fines collected by the area board of health shall be collected by a person designated by the area board of health. Accurate records shall be kept of all fees and fines collected.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-3
"WIC office" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "WIC office" refers to an office providing assistance to a WIC participant.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-186.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-186.4
"Immunization status"
Status: in_force

Sec. 186.4. "Immunization status", for purposes of IC 16-39-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-11-4.

As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-36-1.5-5
Consent by mentally incompetent patient
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a patient who:

(1) receives mental health services; and

(2) is mentally incompetent.

(b) A patient described in subsection (a) shall provide consent for mental health treatment through the informed consent of one (1) of the following:

(1) The patient's legal guardian or other court appointed representative.

(2) The patient's health care representative under IC 16-36-1.

(3) An attorney in fact for health care appointed under IC 30-5-5-16.

(4) The patient's health care representative acting in accordance with the patient's psychiatric advance directive as expressed in a psychiatric advance directive executed under IC 16-36-1.7.

(5) The patient's health care representative conferred under IC 16-36-7.

As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.149-1997, SEC.4; P.L.16-2004, SEC.2; P.L.50-2021, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-2
Requirements for members; individuals attending meeting; confidentiality statement requirements; vacancy on team
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) After an individual becomes a member of a local child fatality review team and before the member participates in a review of a child fatality, the member shall:

(1) sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator under IC 16-49-5-2;

(2) review the purpose and goal of the local child fatality review team; and

(3) review the data collection form developed by the state child fatality review coordinator under IC 16-49-5-2.

(b) Any individuals who are invited by the chairperson to attend a meeting of a local child fatality review team shall sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator under IC 16-49-5-2.

(c) A local child fatality review team may:

(1) appoint additional members to the local child fatality review team as provided in IC 16-49-2-5; and

(2) if there is a vacancy on the local child fatality review team, appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-190.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-190.7
"Institutional provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190.7. "Institutional provider", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-6.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-8
Plans of correction; actions; notices of rejection; reports of correction
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A plan of correction may be:

(1) accepted;

(2) modified upon agreement between the commissioner and the health facility; or

(3) rejected by the commissioner.

(b) If a plan of correction is rejected, the commissioner:

(1) shall send notice of the rejection and the reasons for the rejection to the health facility; and

(2) may impose a directed plan of correction on the health facility.

(c) If a breach was corrected before submission and approval of a plan of correction, the health facility may submit a report of correction in place of a plan of correction.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-41-34-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-4
Extermination and destruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The:

(1) executive of a county, with the consent of the fiscal body of the county; and

(2) legislative body of a town or city;

whenever the executive or legislative body determines by resolution that it is necessary for the preservation of the public health or to prevent the spread of contagious or infectious disease communicable to humans, or when the executive or legislative body determines that it is necessary to prevent great damage to crops, grain, food, or other property, may appropriate money for the purchase of and may purchase poison, traps, and other materials for the purpose of eliminating and destroying rats in the county, town, or city.

(b) The county, town, or city may employ inspectors who shall prosecute the work of extermination and destruction under the direction of the executive or legislative body or the local health officer or board of health on both private and public property in the county, town, or city.

(c) The inspectors may when necessary to carry out this article do the following:

(1) Dig into the ground.

(2) Remove parts of floors, walls, or other parts of buildings or structures.

(3) Remove from one (1) place to another on the premises any other property when reasonably necessary to do so.

(d) The inspectors, after taking the necessary steps for the discovery and destruction of rats on any premises, shall restore the premises, as far as may be reasonably practicable, to the condition in which the premises were found.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-27-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-26-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-26-2-11
Fund grants; purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The state department may approve a grant to a registered maternity home for any of the following purposes:

(1) To expand, create, or improve facilities.

(2) To provide educational assistance, prenatal or child care classes, or job training for pregnant women.

(3) To provide equipment or supplies so that more pregnant women may be assisted.

(4) To provide training for staff or personnel of the maternity home.

(5) To provide temporary residence for pregnant women.

(6) To provide or improve prenatal services for pregnant women that have no access to other prenatal services.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-42-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-42-2-4
Food in transit for repackaging or relabeling
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Food that, in accordance with the practice of the trade, is to be processed, labeled, or repacked in substantial quantities at an establishment other than the establishment where the food was originally processed or packed, is exempt from the affirmative labeling requirements of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 while the food is in transit in intrastate commerce from one (1) establishment to the other, if such transit is made in good faith for completion purposes only. However, the food is otherwise subject to all the applicable provisions of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-6
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The executive board shall meet at least one (1) time every two (2) months and at other times as the executive board considers expedient.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-15
Food handling rooms; exclusive use
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A room that is used for food handling or that is equipped for use for food handling may not be used for any other purpose.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-12
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A local child fatality review team is subject to the confidentiality provisions of IC 31-33-18 applying to records held by the local child fatality review team.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-52 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-52
Board of finance functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. The board shall act as a board of finance in accordance with Indiana law relating to the deposit of public funds by municipalities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-47.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-2
Establishment and maintenance of local health department; adoption of health ordinances
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in IC 16-20-3, the executive of each county shall by ordinance establish and maintain a local health department.

(b) The executive of a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000) may only establish and maintain one (1) local health department having countywide jurisdiction.

(c) The county executive in a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000) may adopt health ordinances that apply to the entire county.

(d) A health ordinance adopted by a city legislative body after December 31, 1993, in a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000) is void.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.127; P.L.87-1994, SEC.7; P.L.95-1994, SEC.1; P.L.170-2002, SEC.98; P.L.119-2012, SEC.124; P.L.104-2022, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-16
Evaluation and training
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The competency of an employee or agent of a personal services agency who will perform attendant care services at the client's residence must be evaluated by the agency or the agency's designee for each attendant care services task that the personal services agency chooses to have that employee or agent perform. The agency has the sole discretion to determine if an employee or agent is competent to perform an attendant care services task.

(b) After an evaluation, an employee or agent shall be trained in the attendant care services tasks the personal services agency believes require improvement. The employee or agent shall be reevaluated following any training. The evaluation of the employee or agent and determination by the agency that the employee or agent is competent to perform the attendant care services task must occur before the employee or agent performs that task for a client without direct agency supervision.

(c) A personal services agency that offers lift services to clients must train each employee or agent who provides those services on general standards for operating a lift, and train the employee or agent at the location where the client will need those services on the specific instructions on how to safely operate the client's lift in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and manual. Lift services training is an attendant care services task and each employee or agent must be trained and evaluated in the same manner as required in subsections (a) and (b).

(d) The content of the evaluation and training conducted under this section, including the date and the signature of the person conducting the evaluation and training, must be documented for each employee or agent who performs personal services, including lift services.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.77-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-21
Chapter violations by physician; discipline
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A physician who knowingly violates this chapter is subject to disciplinary sanctions under IC 25-1-9 as if the physician had knowingly violated a rule adopted by the medical licensing board under IC 25-22.5-2-7.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.138-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-26-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-26-2-8
Maternity assistance development fund; investment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The treasurer of state shall invest the money not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest shall be deposited in the fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-338 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-338
"Standard serological test for syphilis"
Status: in_force

Sec. 338. "Standard serological test for syphilis", for purposes of IC 16-41-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-15-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-316.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-316.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.160. Repealed by P.L.32-2021, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-18.5
Conveyance of real or personal property to state authority for lease back to hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. (a) Notwithstanding any requirement or restriction in this chapter on the transfer of real or personal property of the hospital, this section applies if the board determines to obtain financing for capital improvements through the state authority.

(b) The board may convey real or personal property of the hospital by sale or lease to the state authority for lease back to the hospital from the state authority.

As added by P.L.43-1993, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-3
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The duties of the council include the following:

(1) Conduct public meetings to survey the needs of patients in Indiana with rare diseases and their caregivers and providers.

(2) Provide testimony, comments, and recommendations concerning legislation and rules that impact the patients in Indiana with rare diseases.

(3) After consulting with experts on rare diseases, develop policy recommendations to improve patient access to and the quality of:

(A) rare disease specialists;

(B) affordable and comprehensive health care coverage;

(C) relevant diagnostics;

(D) timely treatment; and

(E) other needed services for patients with rare diseases.

(4) Research and make recommendations to state agencies and insurers that provide services to persons with rare diseases on the impact of prior authorization, cost sharing, tiering, or other utilization management procedures on the provision of treatment and care for patients.

(5) Evaluate and make recommendations to improve Medicaid coverage of drugs for patients with rare diseases to improve coverage of diagnostics, and facilitate access to necessary health care providers with expertise in the treatment of rare diseases.

(6) Publish a list of existing, publicly accessible resources on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to rare diseases on the state department's website.

(7) Evaluate the current status and funding of pediatric cancer research taking place in Indiana and how the research interacts with the landscape of pediatric cancer research done nationally.

(8) Study other issues and provide grants that impact patients with rare diseases.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-11
Sale of eggs; exemption for sale of eggs or whole uncut produce by certain individual vendors
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) IC 16-42-11 applies to the sale of eggs under this chapter.

(b) An individual vendor of a farmers' market or roadside stand is exempt from the requirements of this title that apply to a food establishment relating to the sale of eggs or whole uncut produce.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.147-2023, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-46-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-46-9-5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 not inconsistent with this chapter for the administration of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-11.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-11.1
Remedies; dispute resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.1. (a) If, after making payment for health care services provided by a qualified provider, a payor discovers that a bill was submitted in violation of section 11 of this chapter, the payor may utilize the remedies set forth in either:

(1) the contract or other arrangement between the payor and qualified provider; or

(2) IC 27-8-5.7-10.

(b) If a qualified provider disagrees with a determination made by a payor that a bill was submitted in violation of section 11 of this chapter, the qualified provider may use the dispute resolution process set forth in the contract or other arrangement between the payor and qualified provider.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-2.5
Report
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. Not later than November 1 of each year, the state department shall submit a report to the department of local government finance including all state funds approved for local health departments under this chapter in the previous year.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 16-52-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-52-2-2
Registration; list of locations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person that owns or operates a temporary health care services agency shall:

(1) register annually with; and

(2) provide a list of each location to;

the state department in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(b) A registration under this chapter is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. However, if a temporary health care services agency is sold or ownership is transferred, the registration is void and the new owner shall apply for registration under this chapter.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-1
"Advanced emergency medical technician" and "AEMT"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "advanced emergency medical technician" or "AEMT" means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and National EMS Scope of Practice Model.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-49-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-9
Meetings open; executive sessions; confidentiality statements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), meetings of the statewide child fatality review committee are open to the public.

(b) A meeting of the statewide child fatality review committee that involves:

(1) confidential records; or

(2) identifying information regarding the death of a child that is confidential under state or federal law;

shall be held as an executive session.

(c) If a meeting is held as an executive session under subsection (b), each invitee who:

(1) attends the meeting; and

(2) is not a member of the statewide child fatality review committee;

shall sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-45 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-45
Tax anticipation warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. (a) Temporary loans may be authorized and made by the board of trustees in anticipation of the collection of taxes of the corporation actually levied and in course of collection for the fiscal year in which the loans are made. The loans shall be authorized by ordinance and evidenced by warrants in the form provided by the ordinance. The warrants must state the following:

(1) The total amount of the issue.

(2) The denomination of the warrant.

(3) The time and place the warrant is payable.

(4) The rate of interest not exceeding five percent (5%).

(5) The funds in anticipation of which the warrants are issued and out of which the warrants are payable.

(6) A reference to the ordinance authorizing the warrant and the date of the warrant's passage.

(b) The ordinance authorizing the temporary loans shall appropriate and pledge sufficient current revenue in anticipation of which the warrants are issued and out of which the warrants are payable. The warrants evidencing the temporary loans shall be executed, sold, and delivered as the bonds of the corporation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-40.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-302.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-302.5
"Qualified recipient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 302.5. "Qualified recipient", for purposes of 16-32-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-5-2.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-20-5-4
Officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. At the first meeting and annually thereafter, the area board of health shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman. One (1) of the health officers shall be designated to serve as secretary. The county treasurer member serves as treasurer of the board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-4.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-4.7
"Abortion complication"; required report; information for report; quarterly public report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.7. (a) As used in this section, "abortion complication" means only the following physical or psychological conditions arising from the induction or performance of an abortion:

(1) Uterine perforation.

(2) Cervical laceration.

(3) Infection.

(4) Vaginal bleeding that qualifies as a Grade 2 or higher adverse event according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE).

(5) Pulmonary embolism.

(6) Deep vein thrombosis.

(7) Failure to terminate the pregnancy.

(8) Incomplete abortion (retained tissue).

(9) Pelvic inflammatory disease.

(10) Missed ectopic pregnancy.

(11) Cardiac arrest.

(12) Respiratory arrest.

(13) Renal failure.

(14) Shock.

(15) Amniotic fluid embolism.

(16) Coma.

(17) Placenta previa in subsequent pregnancies.

(18) Pre-term delivery in subsequent pregnancies.

(19) Free fluid in the abdomen.

(20) Hemolytic reaction due to the administration of ABO-incompatible blood or blood products.

(21) Hypoglycemia occurring while the patient is being treated at the hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center.

(22) Allergic reaction to anesthesia or abortion inducing drugs.

(23) Psychological complications, including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and sleeping disorders.

(24) Death.

(25) Any other adverse event as defined by criteria provided in the Food and Drug Administration Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.

(b) The following persons shall report to the state department each case in which the person treated a patient suffering from an abortion complication:

(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

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

(3) Beginning September 1, 2022, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(c) The state department shall develop a process for the submission of a report under this section.

(d) A report under this section shall be submitted to the state department in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(e) The report under this section must include the following information concerning the abortion complication:

(1) The date the patient presented for treatment for the abortion complication.

(2) The age of the patient.

(3) The race of the patient.

(4) The county and state of the patient's residence.

(5) The type of abortion obtained by the patient.

(6) The date of abortion obtained by the patient.

(7) The name of the:

(A) hospital; or

(B) ambulatory outpatient surgical center;

where the patient obtained the abortion.

(8) Whether the patient obtained abortion medication via mail order or website, and if so, information identifying the source of the medication.

(9) Whether the complication was previously managed by the abortion provider or the abortion provider's required back-up physician.

(10) The name of the medications taken by the patient as part of the pharmaceutical abortion regimen, if any.

(11) A list of each diagnosed complication.

(12) A list of each treated complication, with a description of the treatment provided.

(13) Whether the patient's visit to treat the complications was the original visit or a follow-up visit.

(14) The date of each follow-up visit, if any.

(15) A list of each complication diagnosed at a follow-up visit, if any.

(16) A list of each complication treated at a follow-up visit, if any.

(f) On a quarterly basis, the state department shall compile a public report summarizing the information collected under this section. The report must include statistics for the previous calendar quarter, with updated information for the most recent calendar quarter.

(g) The state department shall summarize the aggregate data from the data submitted under this section and submit the data, on or before June 30 of each year, to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its inclusion in the annual Vital Statistics Report.

(h) The state department shall ensure that no identifying information of a pregnant woman is included in the report described in subsection (f).

(i) This subsection applies after August 31, 2020. Each failure to report an abortion complication as required under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(j) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.205-2018, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.93-2019, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.26; P.L.23-2026, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 40 / Section 16-41-40-4
Strategies for raising public awareness
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If the state department and the department of child services establish a program under section 3 of this chapter, the state department, with the assistance of the department of child services, shall design and implement strategies for raising public awareness concerning the causes and nature of childhood hazards, including the following concerning shaken baby syndrome:

(1) Factors placing parents, guardians, and other caregivers at risk for shaking an infant.

(2) The risks associated with shaking an infant.

(3) Suggestions for preventing shaken baby syndrome.

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.4; P.L.145-2006, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-55 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-55
Borrowing powers; use of funds; loan negotiations; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 55. (a) The corporation may borrow money on promissory notes issued in the corporation's name, as a municipal corporation, from recognized lending institutions, and pledge as security unlimited ad valorem taxes levied by the corporation and collected on all taxable property within the jurisdiction of the corporation. It is the duty of all officials and bodies with control or discretion over the levying of taxes for the corporation to see that sufficient levies are made to meet the principal and interest on promissory notes. The promissory notes issued under this section shall be treated for taxation purposes the same as bonds issued by a municipal corporation in accordance with IC 6-8-5-1.

(b) Funds obtained by the method provided in this section shall be limited in use to the payment of lease rental for medical, surgical, and related equipment used by the corporation when the board determines that leasing the equipment is more practical and economical than purchasing. The decision to lease rather than purchase is within the sole discretion of the board.

(c) The length, terms, and conditions of promissory notes issued under this section are subject to negotiation between the board or the board's representative and the lending institutions bidding. Before entering into negotiations for the loan, the board of trustees shall publish a notice one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the health and hospital corporation naming a date not less than seven (7) days after the publication of notice on which the board will receive and consider proposals from lending institutions for the making of the loan.

(d) After determination of the board to borrow and to issue promissory notes, and after a determination of the best proposal submitted by lending institutions, the board shall give notice of the board's determination to borrow and to issue promissory notes in the manner provided by IC 6-1.1-20. The taxpayers have the right to appeal the determination to the department of local government finance in the manner and within the time provided in IC 6-1.1-20.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-51.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.397.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-114.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-114.5
"Encapsulant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 114.5. "Encapsulant", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means a substance that forms a barrier between lead-based paint and the environment using a liquid applied coating, with or without reinforcement materials, or an adhesively bonded covering material.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-31
Mobile home community register
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Each mobile home community operator shall maintain a register open for inspection by the township assessor or county assessor responsible for assessing mobile homes, manufactured homes, and industrialized residential structures located in the mobile home community under IC 6-1.1-7 and by the state department or the state department's representatives.

(b) This subsection applies to entries made in a register described in subsection (a) before January 1, 2020. The register must contain the following for each mobile home and manufactured home in a mobile home community:

(1) The names and ages of all occupants.

(2) The name of the owner of the mobile home or manufactured home.

(c) This subsection applies to entries made in a register described in subsection (a) after December 31, 2019. The register must contain the following for each mobile home, manufactured home, and industrialized residential structure in a mobile home community:

(1) The name of the owner of the mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure at the time the entry is made, as shown on the title to the mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure.

(2) The vehicle identification number of the mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure.

(3) Beginning after September 30, 2020, a copy of the title held by the owner of the mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure at the time the entry is made.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-36.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.7; P.L.87-2005, SEC.27; P.L.203-2013, SEC.18; P.L.235-2017, SEC.10; P.L.168-2020, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-279 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-279
"Pesticide chemical"
Status: in_force

Sec. 279. "Pesticide chemical", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a substance:

(1) that alone, in chemical combination, or in formulation with at least one (1) other substance is an "economic poison" within the meaning of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 135-135K); and

(2) that is used in the production, storage, or transportation of raw agricultural commodities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-28-3(u); 16-6-5-3(hh).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-27
Inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The state department or a person designated by the state department may at any reasonable time inspect the premises and take necessary and reasonable steps in a mobile home community to determine whether or not a mobile home community is in compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under section 8 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-31.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.6; P.L.87-2005, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-1.1
Duties of state veterinarian and state board of animal health
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) The state veterinarian shall act in place of the state health commissioner under this chapter when impounding or disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 or IC 15-18-1.

(b) The Indiana state board of animal health shall act in place of the Indiana department of health under this chapter when impounding or disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 or IC 15-18-1.

As added by P.L.137-1996, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.41; P.L.56-2023, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-16
Health officer; appointment; certification; reappointment; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Each local board of health shall appoint a health officer that meets the requirements of IC 16-20-1-9.5 to serve for a term of four (4) years. The health officer serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) The appointment of a local health officer is subject to the approval of the appropriate county legislative body. If the appropriate county legislative body fails to approve a nominated individual on two (2) separate occasions, the individual is barred from further consideration for the position.

(c) The appointment shall be certified by the county executive and sent to the state department. The state department shall maintain a record of the certification.

(d) The health officer is eligible for reappointment.

(e) The health officer is the executive officer of the local health department and shall serve as secretary of the local board of health.

(f) If a local board of health wants to employ a local health officer who is not a physician, but meets the requirements of IC 16-20-1-9.5(a)(2), the local board of health must do the following:

(1) Obtain the approval of the county executive.

(2) Upon obtaining the approval under subdivision (1), submit a request to the executive board of the state department for approval to employ the individual. The request must detail how the county or jurisdiction plans to ensure the appropriate clinical oversight for any provided medical services.

(g) The executive board of the state department shall determine whether to approve a request under subsection (f)(2) based on the needs of the requesting county or jurisdiction and the qualifications of the individual.

(h) A local health officer may be appointed to serve simultaneously more than one (1) local board of health.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.8; P.L.164-2023, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-31-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-31-13-1
"Operational canine"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "operational canine" means a dog that:

(1) is owned, used, or requested for use by a law enforcement agency or a federal, state, or local fire or other emergency response agency; and

(2) is used for the principal purposes of aiding in:

(A) the detection of criminal activity;

(B) the enforcement of laws;

(C) the apprehension of offenders;

(D) providing search and rescue services; or

(E) ensuring the public safety and welfare.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) An arson investigation dog.

(2) A bomb detection dog.

(3) A narcotic detection dog.

(4) A patrol dog.

(5) A military working dog.

(6) A search and rescue dog.

As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-23-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-23-9-4
Authority to borrow funds; bonds; tax levies; bond proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies if the township trustee and the township board of the township determine the following:

(1) That the hospital is indebted in an amount not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), the payment of which is secured by a mortgage encumbering the buildings and grounds of the hospital.

(2) That an addition to the hospital structure or additional building or buildings, or equipment is required to enable the hospital to efficiently carry on the hospital's activities under the hospital's articles of incorporation.

(b) The township board may authorize the trustee, by special order entered and signed upon the township board's records, to borrow an amount on behalf of the township sufficient to pay the mortgage indebtedness, or to construct and equip an addition to a building or for an additional building. The township board may authorize the trustee of the township to issue bonds of the township to pay the debt created. The bonds:

(1) may run for a period not exceeding ten (10) years;

(2) may bear interest at any rate; and

(3) shall be sold by one (1) of the trustees, with the consent of the township board, for not less than par value.

(c) The township board shall annually levy sufficient taxes to pay at least one-tenth (1/10) of the township bonds, including interest, and the township trustee shall apply the tax levy collected each year to the retirement of the bonds and the payment of the interest on the bonds. The bonds issued under this section may not exceed an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the adjusted value of all the taxable property in the township, including that in a town, as determined under IC 36-1-15.

(d) This debt may not be created except by the township board in the manner specified in this section. A payment of an unauthorized debt by a trustee from public funds is recoverable upon the bond of the trustee.

(e) The township trustee shall pay the proceeds from the borrowing and the sale of bonds into the treasury of the hospital. The hospital may use the money only to pay the mortgage indebtedness for which bonds had been sold or for construction and equipment of buildings or additions to buildings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12.2-11-4; 16-12.2-11-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-1
"Maternal morbidity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "maternal morbidity" refers to any health condition occurring to an individual in Indiana that is attributable to or aggravated by pregnancy and childbirth.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-15
Uses of funds from tax levies for cumulative building fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. As the tax is collected, the levies become a part of the hospital funds without further appropriation by the county fiscal body and may be invested in accordance with IC 16-22-3-20. The levies shall be separately accounted for as a hospital cumulative building fund and may not be used for any purposes other than that for which the cumulative building fund was established, except for the following:

(1) A lease entered into with an authority or the Indiana finance authority under IC 5-1.2-7 may provide that the lease agreement to pay lease rentals be paid in whole or in part from the hospital cumulative building fund.

(2) If a loan has been obtained for the same purposes for which the cumulative building fund was established, the fund may be used to pay principal and interest on the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-4-4(k).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.43-1993, SEC.18; P.L.235-2005, SEC.194; P.L.162-2007, SEC.37; P.L.189-2018, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 16-41-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-41-5-2
Investigation of individuals with a communicable disease; intervention
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The health officer may make an investigation of each individual with a communicable disease to determine whether the environmental conditions surrounding the individual with a communicable disease or the conduct of the individual with a communicable disease requires intervention by the health officer or designated health official to prevent the transmission of disease to others.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-163 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-163
"Health care provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 163. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), "health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-21 and IC 16-41, means any of the following:

(1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or legally authorized by this state to provide health care or professional services as a licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a hospital, a health facility, an emergency ambulance service (IC 16-31-3), a dentist, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a midwife, an optometrist, a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, a physical therapist, a respiratory care practitioner, an occupational therapist, a psychologist, a paramedic, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, an athletic trainer, or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the individual, partnership, corporation, professional corporation, facility, or institution acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.

(2) A college, university, or junior college that provides health care to a student, a faculty member, or an employee, and the governing board or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the college, university, or junior college acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.

(3) A blood bank, community mental health center, community intellectual disability center, community health center, or migrant health center.

(4) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).

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

(6) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).

(7) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not otherwise qualified under this subsection that:

(A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;

(B) is organized or registered under state law; and

(C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's health care function.

Coverage for a health care provider qualified under this subdivision is limited to the health care provider's health care functions and does not extend to other causes of action.

(b) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-35, has the meaning set forth in subsection (a). However, for purposes of IC 16-35, the term also includes a health facility (as defined in section 167 of this chapter).

(c) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-32-5, IC 16-36-5, IC 16-36-6, and IC 16-41-10 means an individual licensed or authorized by this state to provide health care or professional services as:

(1) a licensed physician;

(2) a registered nurse;

(3) a licensed practical nurse;

(4) an advanced practice registered nurse;

(5) a certified nurse midwife;

(6) a paramedic;

(7) an emergency medical technician;

(8) an advanced emergency medical technician;

(9) an emergency medical responder, as defined by section 109.8 of this chapter;

(10) a licensed dentist;

(11) a home health aide, as defined by section 174 of this chapter; or

(12) a licensed physician assistant.

The term includes an individual who is an employee or agent of a health care provider acting in the course and scope of the individual's employment.

(d) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-12.

(e) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, means any of the following:

(1) An individual, a partnership, a corporation, a professional corporation, a facility, or an institution licensed or authorized by the state to provide health care or professional services as a licensed physician, a psychiatric hospital, a hospital, a health facility, an emergency ambulance service (IC 16-31-3), an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, a dentist, an optometrist, a pharmacist, a podiatrist, a chiropractor, a psychologist, or a person who is an officer, employee, or agent of the individual, partnership, corporation, professional corporation, facility, or institution acting in the course and scope of the person's employment.

(2) A blood bank, laboratory, community mental health center, community intellectual disability center, community health center, or migrant health center.

(3) A home health agency (as defined in IC 16-27-1-2).

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

(5) A health care organization whose members, shareholders, or partners are health care providers under subdivision (1).

(6) A corporation, partnership, or professional corporation not otherwise specified in this subsection that:

(A) provides health care as one (1) of the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's functions;

(B) is organized or registered under state law; and

(C) is determined to be eligible for coverage as a health care provider under IC 34-18 for the corporation's, partnership's, or professional corporation's health care function.

(7) A person that is designated to maintain the records of a person described in subdivisions (1) through (6).

(f) "Health care provider", for purposes of IC 16-45-4, has the meaning set forth in 47 CFR 54.601(a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-9.5-9; 16-8-11-3; 16-8-12-1(3).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.7; P.L.188-1995, SEC.1; P.L.1-1998, SEC.116; P.L.148-1999, SEC.6; P.L.205-2003, SEC.17; P.L.95-2005, SEC.1; P.L.108-2007, SEC.2; P.L.77-2012, SEC.11; P.L.164-2013, SEC.3; P.L.232-2013, SEC.1; P.L.139-2014, SEC.1; P.L.92-2015, SEC.2; P.L.117-2015, SEC.31; P.L.67-2018, SEC.2; P.L.129-2018, SEC.8; P.L.2-2019, SEC.5; P.L.112-2020, SEC.5; P.L.50-2021, SEC.17; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-25-4.5-3
"Perinatal hospice"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "perinatal hospice" means the provision of comprehensive, supportive care to a pregnant woman and her family beginning with the diagnosis of a lethal fetal anomaly and continuing through the live birth and death of the woman's child as a result of the lethal fetal anomaly. The term includes counseling and medical care provided by maternal-fetal medical specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, anesthesia specialists, specialty nurses, clergy, social workers, and others that are focused on alleviating fear and ensuring that the woman and her family experience the life and death of the child in a comfortable and supportive environment.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-16
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Money in the hospital funds shall be deposited in the manner determined by the governing board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-192 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-192
"Intrastate commerce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 192. (a) "Intrastate commerce", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means any and all commerce within Indiana and subject to the jurisdiction of the state.

(b) The term includes the operation of a business or service establishment.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-3(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-9
Immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person (other than a person denied employment or dismissed under this chapter or against whom a finding is made for the registry of nurse aides under 42 CFR 483.156) who in good faith:

(1) denies employment to an individual or dismisses an individual from employment under this chapter;

(2) testifies or participates in an investigation or an administrative or a judicial proceeding arising from:

(A) this chapter; or

(B) 42 CFR 483 regarding the registry of nurse aides; or

(3) makes a report to the state department, the certified health care professions commission, or the registry of nurse aides;

is immune from both civil and criminal liability arising from those actions.

As added by P.L.110-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.143-2025, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-16
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.29-2016, SEC.1. Expired 12-31-2017 by P.L.29-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-14
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. This chapter expires June 30, 2027.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.217; P.L.217-2017, SEC.90; P.L.108-2019, SEC.204; P.L.165-2021, SEC.147; P.L.201-2023, SEC.149; P.L.213-2025, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-49-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-7
Chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The chairperson of the statewide child fatality review committee shall be selected by the governor.

(b) The statewide child fatality review committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-42-3-7
New drugs; federal qualification; testing; application to introduce drug
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply under the circumstances described in section 9 of this chapter.

(b) A person may not sell, deliver, offer for sale, hold for sale, give away, or introduce into intrastate commerce any new drug unless:

(1) an application to sell, deliver, offer for sale, hold for sale, give away, or introduce into intrastate commerce a new drug has been approved and the approval has not been withdrawn under Section 505 of the Federal Act; or

(2) if not subject to the Federal Act the drug has been tested and has been found to be safe for use and effective in use under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the labeling of the drug.

(c) Before selling or offering for sale the new drug, there must be filed with the state department an application setting forth the following:

(1) Full reports of investigations that have been made to show whether or not the drug is safe for use and whether the drug is effective in use.

(2) A full list of the articles used as components of the drug.

(3) A full statement of the composition of the drug.

(4) A full description of the methods used in and the facilities and controls used for the manufacture, processing, and packing of the drug.

(5) Such samples of the drug and of the articles used as components of the drug that the state department requires.

(6) Specimens of the labeling proposed to be used for the drug.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-30-16; 16-1-30-18 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-6.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-6.9
Responsibilities of a person who generates infectious waste
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.9. (a) A person who generates infectious waste is responsible for the:

(1) appropriate containment;

(2) appropriate labeling;

(3) effective treatment;

(4) transport; and

(5) disposal of;

infectious waste as required by this chapter.

(b) A person may provide services to the person who generates infectious waste, including the responsibilities described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(5). A person described in this section shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3.5-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-31-3.5-4.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.68-2009, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-2
"Drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "drug" means the following:

(1) Articles or substances recognized in United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.; The United States Pharmacopeia, Twenty-Second Edition (1990) or United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.; The National Formulary, Seventeenth Edition (1990) as revised by United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.; Supplement 1 to The United States Pharmacopeia, Twenty-Second Edition and The National Formulary, Seventeenth Edition (1990); and any supplements printed after 1990.

(2) Articles or substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or other animals.

(3) Articles other than food intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of human beings or other animals.

(4) Articles intended for use as a component of any article specified in subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(5) Devices.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.239-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-25
Euthanasia not authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. 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.148-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27.5-1-5
Failure to appear
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may take action against an individual's certification or registration under this article if the individual fails to appear at a hearing before the commission, as required by the commission.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-18.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 16-42-18.5-3
Issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department may, upon request of a business, issue certificates of free sale for food items manufactured, processed, packaged, distributed, or warehoused in Indiana. A certificate of free sale may not include more than twenty-five (25) items and all items must be from the same manufacturer.

As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-176 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-176
"Home health services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 176. "Home health services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-31
Public health division; director; powers; enforcement of orders; petition for isolation or quarantine; venue
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The director of the division of public health has the powers, functions, and duties of a local health officer.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), orders, citations, and administrative notices of violation issued by the director of the division of public health, the director's authorized representative, a supervisor in the division, or an environmental health specialist may be enforced by the corporation in a court with jurisdiction by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-42-5-28, IC 33-36-3-5(b), IC 34-28-5-1, IC 36-1-6-4, or IC 36-7-9-17.

(c) This subsection only applies to an enforcement action described in section 31.5(a) of this chapter. The corporation may not file a civil action under subsection (b) to enforce an order, citation, or administrative notice unless the Marion County city-county council has authorized the corporation to file the civil action.

(d) A public health authority may petition a circuit or superior court for an order of isolation or quarantine by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-41-9.

(e) Unless otherwise provided by law, a change of venue from the county may not be granted for court proceedings initiated under this section.

(f) A change of venue from a judge must meet the requirements in IC 34-35-3-3 for court proceedings initiated under this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.34; P.L.88-2006, SEC.4; P.L.138-2006, SEC.5; P.L.194-2007, SEC.3; P.L.219-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-379.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-379.5
"X-ray image"
Status: in_force

Sec. 379.5. "X-ray image", for purposes of IC 16-39-1-2 and IC 16-39-7-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7-2.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-140 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-140
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.164-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-4
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department shall administer the center. The state health commissioner, subject to IC 20-35-2, has complete administrative control and responsibility for the center.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-239.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-239.2
"Mobile integrated healthcare"
Status: in_force

Sec. 239.2. "Mobile integrated healthcare", for purposes of IC 16-31-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-12-1.

As added by P.L.100-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-19
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-2.

(b) "Applicant", for purposes of IC 16-26-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-26-2-1.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.256-1999, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 16-41-18.5-3
Participation in identifying partners for lupus education
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department may participate in identifying the appropriate partners to aid in the education components of this chapter, including the following:

(1) Local health departments.

(2) Schools.

(3) Bureau of better aging.

(4) Area agencies on aging.

(5) Employer wellness programs.

(6) Physicians and other health care providers.

(7) Accident and sickness insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.

(8) Hospitals.

(9) Women's health organizations.

(10) Nonprofit entities.

(11) Community organizations.

As added by P.L.108-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.122-2026, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 16-20-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-20-8-6
Inspection and copying of documents
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. After the checklist, the narrative report, and the written response are completed, the checklist, the narrative report, and the written response may be inspected and copied under IC 5-14-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-49.5-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49.5-2-7
Death certificate review
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A SOFR team shall review the death certificate of a decedent received from the county health officer in order to determine whether the fatality qualifies for a SOFR team review under section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-5
Payment of forensic medical exams; requirements; suspension
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The division shall award compensation or reimbursement under this chapter for forensic medical exams.

(b) The division is not required to award compensation or reimbursement under this chapter for additional forensic services unless the following conditions are met:

(1) The victim is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) If the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age, a report of the sex crime must be made to child protective services or a law enforcement officer.

(3) The sex crime occurred in Indiana.

(4) The provider has initiated the claim for reimbursement in the division's designated web based claims reimbursement and sexual assault examination kit tracking system.

If the division finds a compelling reason for failure to comply with the requirements of this section, the division may suspend the requirements of this section.

(c) A claim filed for services provided at a time before the provision of the forensic medical exams and additional forensic services for which an application for reimbursement is filed is not covered under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.47-1993, SEC.9; P.L.90-2005, SEC.7; P.L.121-2006, SEC.27; P.L.41-2007, SEC.17; P.L.36-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-1.5
Isolation; quarantine; notice; hearing; orders; renewal; crime; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) If a public health authority has reason to believe that:

(1) an individual:

(A) has been infected with; or

(B) has been exposed to;

a serious communicable disease or outbreak; and

(2) the individual is likely to cause the infection of an uninfected individual if the individual is not restricted in the individual's ability to come into contact with an uninfected individual;

the public health authority may petition a circuit or superior court for an order imposing isolation or quarantine on the individual. A petition for isolation or quarantine filed under this subsection must be verified and include a brief description of the facts supporting the public health authority's belief that isolation or quarantine should be imposed on an individual, including a description of any efforts the public health authority made to obtain the individual's voluntary compliance with isolation or quarantine before filing the petition.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (k), an individual described in subsection (a) is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard, in person or by counsel, before a court issues an order imposing isolation or quarantine. A court may restrict an individual's right to appear in person if the court finds that the individual's personal appearance is likely to expose an uninfected person to a serious communicable disease or outbreak.

(c) If an individual is restricted from appearing in person under subsection (b), the court shall hold the hearing in a manner that allows all parties to fully and safely participate in the proceedings under the circumstances.

(d) If the public health authority proves by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) an individual has been infected or exposed to a serious communicable disease or outbreak; and

(2) the individual is likely to cause the infection of an uninfected individual if the individual is not restricted in the individual's ability to come into contact with an uninfected individual;

the court may issue an order imposing isolation or quarantine on the individual. The court shall establish the conditions of isolation or quarantine, including the duration of isolation or quarantine. The court shall impose the least restrictive conditions of isolation or quarantine that are consistent with the protection of the public.

(e) If the public health authority has reason to believe that an individual described in subsection (a) is likely to expose an uninfected individual to a serious communicable disease or outbreak before the individual described in subsection (a) can be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard, the public health authority may seek in a circuit or superior court an emergency order of quarantine or isolation by filing a verified petition for emergency quarantine or isolation. The verified petition must include a brief description of the facts supporting the public health authority's belief that:

(1) isolation or quarantine should be imposed on an individual; and

(2) the individual described in subsection (a) may expose an uninfected individual to a serious communicable disease or outbreak before the individual described in subsection (a) can be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard.

The verified petition must include a description of any efforts the public health authority made to obtain the individual's voluntary compliance with isolation or quarantine before filing the petition.

(f) If the public health authority proves by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) an individual has been infected or exposed to a serious communicable disease or outbreak;

(2) the individual is likely to cause the infection of an uninfected individual if the individual is not restricted in the individual's ability to come into contact with an uninfected individual; and

(3) the individual may expose an uninfected individual to a serious communicable disease or outbreak before the individual can be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard;

the court may issue an emergency order imposing isolation or quarantine on the individual. The court shall establish the duration and other conditions of isolation or quarantine. The court shall impose the least restrictive conditions of isolation or quarantine that are consistent with the protection of the public.

(g) A court may issue an emergency order of isolation or quarantine without the verified petition required under subsection (e) if the court receives sworn testimony of the same facts required in the verified petition:

(1) in a nonadversarial, recorded hearing before the judge;

(2) orally by telephone or radio;

(3) in writing by facsimile transmission (fax); or

(4) through other electronic means approved by the court.

If the court agrees to issue an emergency order of isolation or quarantine based upon information received under subdivision (2), the court shall direct the public health authority to sign the judge's name and to write the time and date of issuance on the proposed emergency order. If the court agrees to issue an emergency order of isolation or quarantine based upon information received under subdivision (3), the court shall direct the public health authority to transmit a proposed emergency order to the court, which the court shall sign, add the date of issuance, and transmit back to the public health authority. A court may modify the conditions of a proposed emergency order.

(h) If an emergency order of isolation or quarantine is issued under subsection (g)(2), the court shall record the conversation on audiotape and order the court reporter to type or transcribe the recording for entry in the record. The court shall certify the audiotape, the transcription, and the order retained by the judge for entry in the record.

(i) If an emergency order of isolation or quarantine is issued under subsection (g)(3), the court shall order the court reporter to retype or copy the facsimile transmission for entry in the record. The court shall certify the transcription or copy and order retained by the judge for entry in the record.

(j) The clerk shall notify the public health authority who received an emergency order under subsection (g)(2) or (g)(3) when the transcription or copy required under this section is entered in the record. The public health authority shall sign the typed, transcribed, or copied entry upon receiving notice from the court reporter.

(k) The public health authority may issue an immediate order imposing isolation or quarantine on an individual if exigent circumstances, including the number of affected individuals, exist that make it impracticable for the public health authority to seek an order from a court, and obtaining the individual's voluntary compliance is or has proven impracticable or ineffective. An immediate order of isolation or quarantine expires after seventy-two (72) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, unless renewed in accordance with subsection (l). The public health authority shall establish the other conditions of isolation or quarantine. The public health authority shall impose the least restrictive conditions of isolation or quarantine that are consistent with the protection of the public. If the immediate order applies to a group of individuals and it is impracticable to provide individual notice, the public health authority shall post a copy of the order where it is likely to be seen by individuals subject to the order.

(l) The public health authority may seek to renew an order of isolation or quarantine or an immediate order of isolation or quarantine issued under this section by doing the following:

(1) By filing a petition to renew the emergency order of isolation or quarantine or the immediate order of isolation or quarantine with:

(A) the court that granted the emergency order of isolation or quarantine; or

(B) a circuit or superior court, in the case of an immediate order.

The petition for renewal must include a brief description of the facts supporting the public health authority's belief that the individual who is the subject of the petition should remain in isolation or quarantine and a description of any efforts the public health authority made to obtain the individual's voluntary compliance with isolation or quarantine before filing the petition.

(2) By providing the individual who is the subject of the emergency order of isolation or quarantine or the immediate order of isolation or quarantine with a copy of the petition and notice of the hearing at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the hearing.

(3) By informing the individual who is the subject of the emergency order of isolation or quarantine or the immediate order of isolation or quarantine that the individual has the right to:

(A) appear, unless the court finds that the individual's personal appearance may expose an uninfected person to a serious communicable disease or outbreak;

(B) cross-examine witnesses; and

(C) counsel, including court appointed counsel in accordance with subsection (c).

(4) If:

(A) the petition applies to a group of individuals; and

(B) it is impracticable to provide individual notice;

by posting the petition in a conspicuous location on the isolation or quarantine premises.

(m) If the public health authority proves by clear and convincing evidence at a hearing under subsection (l) that:

(1) an individual has been infected or exposed to a serious communicable disease or outbreak; and

(2) the individual is likely to cause the infection of an uninfected individual if the individual is not restricted in the individual's ability to come into contact with an uninfected individual;

the court may renew the existing order of isolation or quarantine or issue a new order imposing isolation or quarantine on the individual. The court shall establish the conditions of isolation or quarantine, including the duration of isolation or quarantine. The court shall impose the least restrictive conditions of isolation or quarantine that are consistent with the protection of the public.

(n) Unless otherwise provided by law, a petition for isolation or quarantine, or a petition to renew an immediate order for isolation or quarantine, may be filed in a circuit or superior court in any county. Preferred venue for a petition described in this subsection is:

(1) the county or counties (if the area of isolation or quarantine includes more than one (1) county) where the individual, premises, or location to be isolated or quarantined is located; or

(2) a county adjacent to the county or counties (if the area of isolation or quarantine includes more than one (1) county) where the individual, premises, or location to be isolated or quarantined is located.

This subsection does not preclude a change of venue for good cause shown.

(o) Upon the motion of any party, or upon its own motion, a court may consolidate cases for a hearing under this section if:

(1) the number of individuals who may be subject to isolation or quarantine, or who are subject to isolation or quarantine, is so large as to render individual participation impractical;

(2) the law and the facts concerning the individuals are similar; and

(3) the individuals have similar rights at issue.

A court may appoint an attorney to represent a group of similarly situated individuals if the individuals can be adequately represented. An individual may retain his or her own counsel or proceed pro se.

(p) A public health authority that imposes a quarantine that is not in the person's home:

(1) shall allow the parent or guardian of a child who is quarantined under this section; and

(2) may allow an adult;

to remain with the quarantined individual in quarantine. As a condition of remaining with the quarantined individual, the public health authority may require a person described in subdivision (2) who has not been exposed to a serious communicable disease to receive an immunization or treatment for the disease or condition, if an immunization or treatment is available and if requiring immunization or treatment does not violate a constitutional right.

(q) If an individual who is quarantined under this section is the sole parent or guardian of one (1) or more children who are not quarantined, the child or children shall be placed in the residence of a relative, friend, or neighbor of the quarantined individual until the quarantine period has expired. Placement under this subsection must be in accordance with the directives of the parent or guardian, if possible.

(r) State and local law enforcement agencies shall cooperate with the public health authority in enforcing an order of isolation or quarantine.

(s) The court shall appoint an attorney to represent an indigent individual in an action brought under this chapter or under IC 16-41-6. If funds to pay for the court appointed attorney are not available from any other source, the state department may use the proceeds of a grant or loan to reimburse the county, state, or attorney for the costs of representation.

(t) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of isolation or quarantine under this chapter commits violating quarantine or isolation, a Class A misdemeanor.

(u) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section, including rules to establish guidelines for:

(1) voluntary compliance with isolation and quarantine;

(2) quarantine locations and logistical support; and

(3) moving individuals to and from a quarantine location.

The absence of rules adopted under this subsection does not preclude the public health authority from implementing any provision of this section.

As added by P.L.138-2006, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.137; P.L.109-2015, SEC.39; P.L.112-2020, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-7
License fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The fee for each license is one hundred dollars ($100), payable to the state.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-4
Distribution of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department, the office of the secretary of family and social services, and local health departments shall share among themselves and with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development information, including a child's name, address, and demographic information, that is gathered after January 1, 1990, concerning the concentration of lead in the blood of a child less than seven (7) years of age to the extent necessary to determine the prevalence and distribution of lead poisoning in children less than seven (7) years of age.

(b) The state department, the office of the secretary of family and social services, and local health departments shall share information described in subsection (a) that is gathered after July 1, 2002, among themselves and with organizations that administer federal, state, and local programs covered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures under 24 CFR Subpart A, Part 35 to the extent necessary to ensure that children potentially affected by lead-based paint and lead hazards are adequately protected from lead poisoning.

(c) A person who shares data under this section is not liable for any damages caused by compliance with this section.

As added by P.L.99-2002, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.63; P.L.135-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-21-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-21-18-3
"Prices"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "prices" means the amounts that are paid for patient care services.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-21-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-21-18-4
Development of methodology to conduct study of commercial hospital prices; presentation to budget committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The office of management and budget shall develop a methodology to conduct the study of commercial:

(1) inpatient hospital prices; and

(2) outpatient hospital prices;

including using Indiana hospital pricing data from calendar years 2023 and 2024 to determine Indiana's statewide average inpatient and outpatient hospital prices.

(b) The office of management and budget shall present the methodology to the budget committee for review.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-9
Release of individuals with a communicable disease from state penal institutions; advanced reports; jurisdiction of health officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Not more than thirty (30) days after the proposed release from a state penal institution of a prisoner who is known to have:

(1) tuberculosis in a communicable stage; or

(2) another serious communicable disease;

the chief administrative officer of the penal institution shall report to the state department the name, address, age, sex, and date of release of the prisoner.

(b) The state department shall provide the information furnished the state department under subsection (a) to the health officer having jurisdiction over the prisoner's destination address.

(c) Each health officer where the prisoner may be found has jurisdiction over the released prisoner.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-23-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-23-8-3
Appropriations; contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The county fiscal body may appropriate money to aid in the support of the hospital. The county executive and township trustees of the county, with the consent of the township boards, may contract with the officers of the governing body of the hospital for the medical care and nursing of the poor of the county and townships.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-7-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-6
Public hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before the commission adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by:

(1) at least twenty-five (25) persons;

(2) a governmental subdivision or agency; or

(3) an association having at least twenty-five (25) members.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-38-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 38 / Section 16-41-38-3
Duties of state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department shall, in the rules adopted under this chapter:

(1) require training and education as a precondition to certification;

(2) require continuing education and biennial reexamination to maintain certification;

(3) establish fees that are not more than necessary to recover the cost of administering this chapter;

(4) collect and disseminate information relating to radon gas; and

(5) conduct research on radon gas testing and mitigation.

[Pre-1996 Title 13 Recodification Citation: 13-1-14-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-11-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: 16-1-44-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.142. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.236.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-6.5
Human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. As used in this chapter, "human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products" or "HCT/Ps" has the meaning set forth in 21 CFR 1271.3(d).

As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-232 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-232
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-7
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The application of this chapter to a health care facility or an entity in the business of contracting to provide nurse aides or other unlicensed employees for a health care facility is limited to an individual:

(1) who is employed by:

(A) a health care facility; or

(B) an entity in the business of contracting to provide nurse aides or other unlicensed employees for a health care facility; and

(2) whose employment or responsibilities are limited to activities primarily performed within a health care facility.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.147-1996, SEC.5; P.L.108-1999, SEC.10; P.L.1-2002, SEC.73; P.L.1-2007, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-12
Supply dealer
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "supply dealer" means any person manufacturing, processing, or selling at wholesale any felt batting, pads, or loose material in bags or containers, concealed or not concealed, to be used in articles of bedding.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-17
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, after considering the guidelines of the federal Food and Drug Administration, for the minimum standards and specific requirements for operation of a blood center, including the following:

(1) Physical facilities, including refrigeration, lighting, construction, and equipment of the blood center to ensure the operation of the blood center in a manner that protects the public health.

(2) Testing procedures for communicable diseases transmitted by blood.

(3) Standards for collection, processing, storage, distribution, and proper conduct of the blood transfusion service of blood.

(4) Identification and screening of donors.

(5) Qualifications for medical and laboratory personnel employed in a blood center.

(6) Restrictions on the use of blood and plasma donations.

(7) System of identifying the donor of the blood at all times, including after the blood has been administered to the recipient.

(8) Establishment of a system for determining the inventory level of blood in all blood centers and the coordination of the distribution of blood.

(9) Proficiency testing.

(10) All sanitary conditions within the blood center and the blood center's surroundings needed to protect the public and the employees.

(11) A quality assurance program.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2013, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-10
Public health emergency declaration
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. For purposes of IC 16-41-7.5, the commissioner is authorized to declare a public health emergency.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-46-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-46-11-1
Powers and duties of the Indiana department of health and the office of minority health
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The office of minority health and the state department, in partnership with the Indiana Minority Health Coalition, Inc., shall do the following:

(1) Staff, coordinate, and assist in the implementation of the comprehensive health plan developed by the interagency state council on black and minority health established under IC 16-46-6.

(2) Expand, develop, and implement a community based state structure that is conducive to addressing the health disparities of the minority populations in Indiana.

(3) Monitor minority health progress.

(4) Establish policy.

(5) Fund minority health programs, research, and other initiatives.

(6) Provide the following through interdepartmental coordination:

(A) The data and technical assistance needs of the local minority health coalitions.

(B) Measurable minority health objectives to local minority health coalitions for the development of health intervention programs.

(7) Provide through the state health data center established by IC 16-19-10-3 minority health research and resource information addressing the following:

(A) Research within minority populations.

(B) A resource database that can be disseminated to local organizations interested in minority health.

(C) Racial and ethnic specific databases including morbidity, diagnostic groups, social/economic, education, and population.

(D) Attitude, knowledge, and belief information.

(8) Staff a minority health hotline that establishes linkages with other health and social service hotlines and local coalitions.

(9) Develop and implement an aggressive recruitment and retention program to increase the number of minorities in the health and social services professions.

(10) Develop and implement an awareness program that will increase the knowledge of health and social service providers to the special needs of minorities.

(11) Develop and implement culturally and linguistically appropriate health promotion and disease prevention programs that would emphasize avoiding the health risk factors for conditions affecting minorities and incorporate an accessible, affordable, and acceptable early detection and intervention component.

(12) Provide the state support necessary to ensure the continued development of the existing minority health coalitions and to develop coalitions in other areas targeted for minority health intervention.

(13) Coordinate each of the counties with existing local minority health coalitions to:

(A) provide community planning and needs assessment assistance to the local minority health coalitions; and

(B) assist the local minority health coalitions in the development of local minority health intervention plans. The plans shall be developed to coincide with the state fiscal year.

(14) Establish a liaison between the state department and the Indiana Minority Health Coalition, Inc., to:

(A) coordinate the state department resources needed for the development of local coalitions;

(B) provide assistance to and monitor the local coordinators in the development of local intervention plans;

(C) serve as the barometer to the state department on the minority health concerns of local coalitions;

(D) assist in coordinating the minority community input on state policies and programs;

(E) serve as the linkage with the state department and the local minority health coordinators; and

(F) monitor the progress of the fulfilling of their responsibilities.

(15) Provide funding, within the limits of appropriations, to support preventive health, education, and treatment programs in the minority communities that are developed, planned, and evaluated by approved organizations.

(16) Provide assistance to local communities to obtain funding for the development of a health care delivery system to meet the needs, gaps, and barriers identified in the local plans.

As added by P.L.278-1993(ss), SEC.30. Amended by P.L.242-2003, SEC.5; P.L.38-2010, SEC.5; P.L.56-2023, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 16-24-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-24-2-6
Governing board; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The governing board has the following powers and duties:

(1) To manage the affairs, property, and patients of the hospital and all matters relating to the government, discipline, contracts, and the finances of the hospital.

(2) To make rules and regulations for the operation of the hospital.

(3) To meet monthly, inspect the hospital, and hold the board's annual meeting in July of each year.

(4) To keep the books and accounts of the hospital and keep minutes of the board's proceedings. All records are open to the inspection of the board's members, the county executives of the counties owning or contracting with the hospital, the state board of accounts, and other public agencies authorized by law to inspect the hospital.

(5) To adopt an annual budget for the hospital.

(6) To elect a president, at least one (1) vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer and to appoint a superintendent. The office of president and superintendent may be held by one (1) person and the superintendent may act without salary, but is entitled to receive traveling and other expenses necessary or incidental to the office.

(7) To accept and hold in trust for the hospital a grant or devise of land, gift, bequest, or other donation for the benefit of the hospital in accordance with the terms of the gift and as the board considers beneficial.

(8) To contract for the care and treatment of persons with tuberculosis and other diseases, including chronic diseases and those diseases requiring convalescent care.

(9) To certify all bills and accounts and transmit the bills and accounts to the county executive of the county owning the hospital, who shall, if the county executive finds the bills and accounts correct, pay the bills and accounts out of hospital money.

(10) To annually report upon the operation of the hospital to the county executive of the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-68 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-68
"Confirmatory test"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Confirmatory test", for purposes of IC 16-41-12 and IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-8-7-1(d); 16-8-7.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-15
Dissemination of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent may cause to be disseminated information regarding food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics in situations involving, in the opinion of the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent, imminent danger to health or gross deception of, or fraud upon, the consumer.

(b) This section does not prohibit the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent from collecting, reporting, and illustrating the results of the commissioner's examinations and investigations under IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-34-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-3
Inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department and inspectors appointed by the state department and local health officers and inspectors appointed for the purpose, as provided in this section, may enter into and on all lands, places, buildings, structures, vessels, or watercraft for the purpose of ascertaining whether the places are infested with rats and whether the requirements of this article as to extermination and destruction of the rats are being complied with. A building occupied as a dwelling, hotel, or rooming house may not be entered for that purpose, except between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. of any day.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-27-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-38-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-38-7-1
"EMS data dictionary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "EMS data dictionary" means the collection of descriptions of the data objects in the data base of fire and emergent run data maintained by the Indiana EMS program at the department of homeland security.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-52.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-52.2
"Certificate of free sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 52.2. "Certificate of free sale", for purposes of IC 16-42-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-18.5-1.

As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-41-8-3
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (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.24.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-12
Report of alleged abuse, neglect, misappropriation, or misconduct
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A health facility licensed under IC 16-28 shall report any incident of alleged abuse, neglect, misappropriation of patient property, or misconduct by a qualified medication aide to the state department.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-25-4.5-5
Perinatal hospice provider list
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department shall develop and regularly update a list of all perinatal hospice providers and programs in Indiana. The state department may include on the list perinatal hospice providers and programs in other states that provide care to Indiana residents. The state department shall post the list of perinatal hospice providers and programs on the state department's website.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-4
Equipment and supplies acquisitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The governing board may purchase or acquire materials, services, equipment, and supplies required to operate and maintain the hospital at prices the board considers reasonable.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.110-1999, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-15
Construction permit issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A construction permit issued by the state department for an agricultural labor camp under 410 IAC 6-9 is issued in accordance with IC 16-19-3.5.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-21
Penalty review
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A licensee or an applicant for a license aggrieved by an action under this chapter may request a review under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-3
Fiscal reports; required documentation; failure to file report
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Each hospital shall file with the state department a report for the preceding fiscal year not later than October 1 of the year following the end of the hospital's fiscal year. For the filing of a report, the state department may grant an extension of the time to file the report if the hospital shows good cause for the extension. The report must contain the following:

(1) A copy of the hospital's balance sheet, including a statement describing the hospital's total assets and total liabilities.

(2) A copy of the hospital's income statement.

(3) A statement of changes in financial position.

(4) A statement of changes in fund balance.

(5) Accountant notes pertaining to the report.

(6) A copy of the hospital's report required to be filed annually under 42 U.S.C. 1395g, and other appropriate utilization and financial reports required to be filed under federal statutory law.

(7) Net patient revenue and total number of paid claims, including providing the information as follows:

(A) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for inpatient services for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including inpatient services provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(B) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for outpatient services for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including outpatient services provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(C) The total net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including the total net patient revenue for services provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(8) Net patient revenue and total number of paid claims from facility fees, including providing the information as follows:

(A) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for inpatient services from facility fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including inpatient services from facility fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(B) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for outpatient services from facility fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including outpatient services from facility fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(C) The total net patient revenue and total number of paid claims from facility fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including the total net patient revenue from facility fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(9) Net patient revenue and total number of paid claims from professional fees, including providing the information as follows:

(A) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for inpatient services from professional fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including inpatient services from professional fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(B) The net patient revenue and total number of paid claims for outpatient services from professional fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including outpatient services from professional fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(C) The total net patient revenue and total number of paid claims from professional fees for:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) commercial insurance, including the total net patient revenue from professional fees provided to patients participating in a fully-funded health insurance plan or a self-funded health insurance plan;

(iv) self-pay; and

(v) any other category of payer.

(10) A statement including:

(A) Medicare gross revenue;

(B) Medicaid gross revenue;

(C) other revenue from state programs;

(D) revenue from local government programs;

(E) local tax support;

(F) charitable contributions;

(G) other third party payments;

(H) gross inpatient revenue;

(I) gross outpatient revenue;

(J) contractual allowance;

(K) any other deductions from revenue;

(L) charity care provided;

(M) itemization of bad debt expense; and

(N) an estimation of the unreimbursed cost of subsidized health services.

(11) A statement itemizing donations.

(12) A statement describing the total cost of reimbursed and unreimbursed research.

(13) A statement describing the total cost of reimbursed and unreimbursed education separated into the following categories:

(A) Education of physicians, nurses, technicians, and other medical professionals and health care providers.

(B) Scholarships and funding to medical schools, and other postsecondary educational institutions for health professions education.

(C) Education of patients concerning diseases and home care in response to community needs.

(D) Community health education through informational programs, publications, and outreach activities in response to community needs.

(E) Other educational services resulting in education related costs.

(14) The name of each person or entity that has:

(A) either:

(i) an ownership interest of at least five percent (5%); or

(ii) if the person is a practitioner of the hospital, any ownership interest;

(B) a controlling interest; or

(C) an interest as a private equity partner;

in the hospital.

(15) The business address of each person or entity identified under subdivision (14). The business address must include a:

(A) building number;

(B) street name;

(C) city name;

(D) ZIP code; and

(E) country name.

The business address may not include a post office box number.

(16) The business website, if applicable, of each person or entity identified under subdivision (14).

(17) Any of the following identification numbers, if applicable, for a person or entity identified under subdivision (14):

(A) National provider identifier (NPI).

(B) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

(C) Employer identification number (EIN).

(D) CMS certification number (CCN).

(E) National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) identification number.

(F) A personal identification number associated with a license issued by the department of insurance.

A hospital may not include the Social Security number of any individual.

(18) The ownership stake of each person or entity identified under subdivision (14).

(b) The information in the report filed under subsection (a) must be provided from reports or audits certified by an independent certified public accountant or by the state board of accounts.

(c) A hospital that fails to file the report required under subsection (a) by the date required shall pay to the state department a fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day for which the report is past due. A fine under this subsection shall be deposited into the payer affordability penalty fund established by IC 12-15-1-18.5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-2(a), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.14; P.L.2-2007, SEC.190; P.L.203-2023, SEC.16; P.L.9-2024, SEC.372; P.L.17-2024, SEC.4; P.L.152-2024, SEC.5; P.L.216-2025, SEC.16; P.L.216-2025, SEC.17; P.L.239-2025, SEC.5; P.L.96-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-41-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-41-10-2
Notification of emergency medical services providers and law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) An emergency medical services provider who is exposed to blood and body fluids while providing emergency medical services to a patient.

(2) A law enforcement officer who is exposed to blood and body fluids while performing the law enforcement officer's official duties.

(3) A health care provider who is exposed to blood and body fluids while providing medical care to a patient.

(b) An emergency medical services provider, a health care provider, or a law enforcement officer may request notification concerning exposure to a serious communicable disease under this chapter if the exposure is of a type that has been demonstrated epidemiologically to transmit a serious communicable disease.

(c) If an emergency medical services provider, a health care provider, or a law enforcement officer desires to be notified of results of testing following a possible exposure to a serious communicable disease under this chapter, the emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer shall notify the emergency medical services provider's, health care provider's, or law enforcement officer's employer not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer is exposed on a form that is prescribed by the state department and the Indiana emergency medical services commission.

(d) The emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer shall distribute a copy of the completed form required under subsection (c) to the following:

(1) If applicable, the medical director of the emergency department of the medical facility:

(A) to which the patient was admitted following the exposure; or

(B) in which the patient was located at the time of the exposure.

(2) The emergency medical services provider's, health care provider's, or law enforcement officer's employer.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.16; P.L.212-2003, SEC.6; P.L.131-2018, SEC.1; P.L.112-2020, SEC.43; P.L.147-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-25-1.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 16-25-1.1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-25-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-41-25-8
Approval of proposed residential onsite sewage system by local health department or certain professionals; permit to be issued within 30 days of receipt of complete application; authority of local health department to inspect system
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If:

(1) an application has been filed with a local health department for a permit for the installation of a residential onsite sewage system;

(2) a professional soil scientist registered under IC 25-31.5-4 has conducted an onsite evaluation, including a description of the soil profile, and has determined that the proposed site of the residential onsite sewage system is suitable for the installation of the residential onsite sewage system; and

(3) the design and specifications for the residential onsite sewage system proposed for installation at the site described in subdivision (2) have been approved by either:

(A) the local health department; or

(B) at the option and expense of the property owner:

(i) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1;

(ii) a septic system installer or inspector registered with the county in which the residential onsite sewage system would be installed; and

(iii) the designer of the system, if the system was designed by someone other than a person referred to in item (i) or (ii);

the local health department shall issue a permit for the residential onsite sewage system not later than thirty (30) business days after receiving a complete application for the permit.

(b) Subject to IC 16-19-3-27.5, IC 16-19-3-27.6, and sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, this section does not affect the authority of a local health department to inspect an onsite sewage system before or after the system's installation.

As added by P.L.167-2022, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.232-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-3
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (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.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-42-22-4
"Generically equivalent drug product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "generically equivalent drug product" means a multiple source drug product:

(1) that contains an identical quantity of identical active ingredients in the identical dosage forms (but not necessarily containing the same inactive ingredients) that meet the identical physical and chemical standards in The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) described in IC 16-42-19-2, or its supplements, as the prescribed brand name drug; and

(2) if applicable, for which the manufacturer or distributor holds either an approved new drug application or an approved abbreviated new drug application unless other approval by law or of the federal Food and Drug Administration is required.

(b) A drug does not constitute a generically equivalent drug product if it is listed by the federal Food and Drug Administration on or after July 1, 1987, as having actual or potential bioequivalence problems.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.239-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-333 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-333
"Solid waste"
Status: in_force

Sec. 333. "Solid waste", for purposes of IC 16-42-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-18-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-13.5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.4-1997, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-40-1(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.205-2003, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-6
Governing board; appointment; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Not more than thirty (30) days after the adoption of the resolution, the county executive shall appoint five (5) residents of the county as the governing board of the hospital building authority. Written notice shall be sent to each appointee.

(b) The initial terms are as follows:

(1) One (1) member for a term of one (1) year.

(2) One (1) member for a term of two (2) years.

(3) One (1) member for a term of three (3) years.

(4) Two (2) members for a term of four (4) years.

(c) At the expiration of the term of a member, the county executive shall appoint a successor for a four (4) year term. Each member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-1-6(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.28-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-237 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-237
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 16-42-26.5-7
Liability for outstanding debt
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If an eligible patient dies while being treated with an individualized investigational treatment, the eligible patient's heirs are not liable for any outstanding debt related to the individualized investigational treatment.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-15
Cancellation or destruction of declaration; falsification or forgery of revocation of another's declaration; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) physically cancels or destroys a living will declaration or a life prolonging procedures will declaration without the declarant's consent; or

(2) falsifies or forges a revocation of another person's living will declaration or life prolonging procedures will declaration;

commits a Level 6 felony.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.236.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-25
Superintendent; personnel; business manager; pension or retirement plan; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The governing board shall employ an experienced and a qualified person as superintendent of the hospital and other agents, employees, representatives, and servants that the board considers necessary. The board may fix salaries or compensation upon terms and conditions and with powers and duties the board considers proper. The board may delegate to the secretary or to the superintendent any of the board's powers under this section. The board, or the superintendent or secretary under authority granted by the board, may terminate the employment of a person appointed under this section at any time and with or without notice, except the superintendent and business manager.

(b) The governing board may also do the following:

(1) Appoint a business manager for the hospital.

(2) Give the manager powers and duties over the administration of the hospital.

(3) Pay the manager the compensation that the board considers proper.

(c) The governing board may, upon due investigation, authorize and place into effect a fair and reasonable pension or retirement plan for the hospital personnel with a reputable and an experienced company engaged in that business.

(d) All persons appointed or employed by the board under this section serve in the appointed or employed capacities, exercise the powers, and perform the duties that are authorized by the board or by the secretary of the board under authority granted by the board. However, the right of employment or termination of employment of the superintendent or business manager must be exercised by the board and may not be delegated to the secretary or any other person or officer.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12.2-5-16; 16-12.2-5-34.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-39-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-39-8-1
Libel or slander; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Providers and the providers' employees, agents, and representatives are immune from civil action for libel or slander arising from information or entries made in a patient health record if the information or entries are made in good faith and without malice.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-34-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-34-6-1
"Abortion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "abortion" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-1.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-23-3-4
Hospital admittance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A hospital described in this chapter must be open to all of the following:

(1) Persons on reasonable terms.

(2) Physicians on reasonable terms who desire to place patients in the hospital.

(3) Employees of the city, without charge, who are injured in the course of employment.

(4) Poor and indigent persons on reasonable rates to be paid by the proper officers having charge of the care of those persons.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-210.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-210.5
"Local fetal-infant mortality review team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 210.5. "Local fetal-infant mortality review team", for purposes of IC 16-49-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-49-6-3.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "end consumer" means a person who is the last person to purchase any food product and who does not resell the food product.

(b) As used in this chapter, "roadside stand" means a structure, including a tent, stand, vehicle, or trailer that is:

(1) visible from a road; and

(2) located not more than one hundred (100) feet from the edge of the side of the road;

where whole uncut produce, food products that are not time temperature control for safety food, poultry that is exempt under IC 15-17-5-11, rabbits, or eggs permitted for sale by the state egg board are sold to an end consumer.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.151-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-28-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-28-3-3
Facilities restricted to probationary licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If a health facility is in breach of this article or rules adopted under this article by offenses or patterns of deficiencies detrimental to the best interests of the public, the patients, or the health facility profession, the only type of license that may be issued to the health facility is a probationary license.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-24-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-24-2-10
Patient's financial circumstances; inquiry; payment according to ability
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Whenever a patient is admitted to the hospital from the county in which the hospital is situated, the superintendent shall inquire into the circumstances of the patient and of the relatives of the patient legally liable for the patient's support. If the superintendent finds that the patient or the patient's relatives are able to pay for care and treatment, in whole or in part, the superintendent shall direct the patient or the patient's relatives to pay to the treasurer of the hospital a specified amount each week, in proportion to the patient's or the patient's relatives' financial ability. The hospital has the same authority to collect from the estate of the patient, or the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support, as the township trustee as administrator of township assistance in similar cases. If the patient or the patient's relatives are not able to pay, either in whole or in part, the care and treatment become a charge upon the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-6-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 16-29-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-29-2-6
Certificate of need voidable; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A certificate of need for a project to construct, add, or convert beds that receives final approval of the state department under this chapter or IC 16-10-4 (before its repeal) becomes void eighteen (18) months after the determination becomes final unless the following conditions are met:

(1) Construction plans for the project are approved by the state department and the department of fire and building safety.

(2) The applicant has completed construction of the project's foundation in conformity with the approved plans as certified by an independent architect licensed under IC 25-4 or an independent professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31.

(3) Construction work on the project is continuous and in conformity with the approved plans.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-9.5(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-92.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-92.4
"Declarant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 92.4. (a) "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-3.

(b) "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-2.

(c) "Declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-4.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.164-2013, SEC.2; P.L.50-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-11
Administration of insulin; optional training; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall establish an optional training module in the administration of insulin to be used to train a qualified medication aide. The training module must include the following:

(1) At least four (4) and not more than eight (8) hours of classroom training.

(2) At least two (2) and not more than four (4) hours of practical training.

(3) The administration of a written and practical examination administered by the trainer.

A qualified medication aide must successfully complete the course, pass the examination, and meet the requirements of this chapter in order to administer insulin.

(b) A qualified medication aide certified under this chapter may administer insulin to a specific patient at a health care facility if the following conditions are met:

(1) A registered nurse providing registered nursing (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1.1(b)):

(A) supervises the qualified medication aide in administering the insulin; or

(B) delegates responsibility for administering the insulin to the qualified medication aide based on the registered nurse's assessment of the qualified medication aide's competency to administer insulin.

(2) The health care facility where the qualified medication aide is employed:

(A) permits the qualified medication aide to administer insulin;

(B) establishes a procedure for:

(i) the delegation of insulin administration from a registered nurse to a qualified medication aide that includes patient specific clinical parameters based on the registered nurse's assessment of the patient and the qualified medication aide's competency to administer the insulin; and

(ii) when the patient specific parameters require a new assessment by the registered nurse;

(C) retains documentation that the qualified medication aide has completed the optional training module for the administration of insulin under this section; and

(D) notifies each patient upon admission to the health care facility that the health care facility may allow a qualified medication aide to administer insulin.

(3) The qualified medication aide may not administer a dose of concentrated insulin equal to or greater in strength or activity than a dose of U-500 insulin.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-9
Duties of officers and employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board of each local health department shall prescribe the duties of all officers and employees.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-19 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-4
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, notice of a hearing to be conducted under this chapter shall be served at least fifteen (15) days in advance on the following:

(1) The patient.

(2) The guardian, guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate appointed for a minor, parent, or custodian of a patient who is incompetent.

(3) The provider that maintains the record or the attorney general if the provider is a state institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-12
Copying fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. IC 16-39-9 governs the fees that may be charged for making and providing copies of records under this chapter.

As added by P.L.102-1994, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-41-1-1
Selection of treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article is not intended to interfere with the right of an individual to select any mode of treatment, including reliance upon spiritual means through prayer alone for healing.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-9.5-8; 16-1-10.5-23.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-46-7-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-21
Communicable disease control; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. Each local health board has the responsibility and authority to take any action authorized by statute or rule of the state department to control communicable diseases. The board of each local health department or a designated representative may make sanitary and health inspections to carry out this chapter and IC 16-20-8.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-32-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-32-5-4
Permitted considerations by covered entity regarding anatomical gifts or transplantation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Subject to section 5 of this chapter, if a health care provider has examined an individual and determined that the individual has a disability, a covered entity may consider, when making recommendations or decisions related to an anatomical gift or transplantation, the disability of the individual to be medically significant to the provision of the anatomical gift or transplantation.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-5
Second medical opinion
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the superintendent and the patient's treating physician determine that:

(1) the patient is incompetent to give informed consent to medical or surgical treatment, even though the patient has never been so adjudicated by a court; and

(2) the treatment is medically necessary;

the superintendent shall obtain a second opinion on the issues listed in subdivisions (1) and (2) from a licensed physician independent of the appropriate facility.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-31.5-14-1
Compact initial effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-273 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-273
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-2005, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-31.5-14-2
Subsequent members; effect of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-1
Childbirth preferred
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Childbirth is preferred, encouraged, and supported over abortion.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-10
Conditions for licensing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Before an applicant may be issued a license, the applicant must comply with this section.

(b) The applicant must determine the maximum number of people that will be assembled or admitted to the location of the assembly. The maximum number may not exceed the maximum number that can reasonably assemble at the location of the assembly. If the assembly is to continue overnight, the maximum number is not more than is allowed to sleep within the boundaries of the location of the assembly by zoning or health ordinances of the unit.

(c) The applicant must provide proof of the following:

(1) Food concessions will be in operation on the grounds with sufficient capacity to accommodate the number of persons expected to be in attendance.

(2) The applicant, at the applicant's own expense, before the assembly commences, will do the following:

(A) Furnish potable water that meets the following conditions:

(i) Meets all federal and state requirements for purity.

(ii) Is sufficient to provide drinking water for the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least one (1) gallon per person per day and water for bathing at the rate of at least ten (10) gallons per person per day.

(B) Furnish separate, enclosed toilets for males and females that meet the following conditions:

(i) Meet all state and local specifications.

(ii) Are conveniently located throughout the grounds.

(iii) Are sufficient to provide facilities for the maximum number of people to be assembled, at the rate of at least one (1) toilet for every one hundred fifty (150) females and at least one (1) toilet for each two hundred (200) males.

(C) Furnish a lavatory with running water under pressure and a continuous supply of soap and paper towels with each toilet.

(D) Provide, together with the toilets, an efficient, sanitary means of disposing of waste matter deposited in compliance with all state and local laws and rules.

(E) Provide a sanitary method of disposing of solid waste, in compliance with state and local laws and rules, sufficient to dispose of the solid waste production of the maximum number of people to be assembled, at the rate of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) pounds of solid waste per person per day.

(F) Provide a plan for holding and collecting all solid waste at least one (1) time each day of the assembly and provide sufficient trash cans with tight fitting lids and personnel to perform the task.

(G) Provide physicians and nurses licensed to practice in Indiana, at the rate of at least one (1) physician for every ten thousand (10,000) people and at least one (1) nurse for every five thousand (5,000) people anticipated to be assembled, with one-half (1/2) of the physicians and nurses to be on the site for which the license has been issued and the other one-half (1/2) to be readily available.

(H) Provide an enclosed covered structure where treatment may be provided containing a separately enclosed treatment room for each physician.

(I) Provide at least one (1) emergency ambulance available at all times.

(J) If the assembly is to continue during hours of darkness, provide illumination sufficient to light the entire area of the assembly at the rate of at least five (5) foot candles. However, the illumination may not shine unreasonably beyond the boundaries of the location of the assembly.

(K) Provide a free parking area inside the assembly grounds sufficient to provide parking space for the maximum number of people to be assembled, at the rate of at least one (1) parking space for every four (4) persons.

(L) Provide telephones connected to outside lines sufficient to provide for the maximum number of people to be assembled, at the rate of at least one (1) separate line and receiver for each one thousand (1,000) people.

(M) If the assembly is to continue overnight, provide camping facilities in compliance with all state and local requirements, sufficient to provide camping accommodations for the maximum number of people to be assembled.

(N) Provide security guards:

(i) who are either regularly employed, duly sworn, off duty law enforcement officers or private guards licensed in Indiana; and

(ii) sufficient to provide adequate security for the maximum number of people to be assembled, at a rate of at least one (1) security guard for each seven hundred fifty (750) people.

(O) Provide fire protection that meets the following conditions:

(i) Includes alarms, extinguishing devices, fire lanes, and escapes.

(ii) Is sufficient to meet all state and local standards for the location of the assembly.

(iii) Includes sufficient emergency personnel to operate efficiently the required equipment.

(P) Take all reasonably necessary precautions to ensure that the sound of the assembly will not carry unreasonably beyond the enclosed boundaries of the location of the assembly.

(Q) File a bond with the clerk of the unit in which the assembly is to gather. The bond must meet the following conditions:

(i) Be either in cash or underwritten by a surety agent licensed to do business in Indiana.

(ii) Be issued at the rate of four dollars ($4) per person for the maximum number of people permitted to assemble.

(iii) Indemnify and hold harmless the unit or the unit's agents, officers, or employees from any liability or causes of action that might arise by reason of granting the license and from any cost incurred in cleaning up any waste material produced or left by the assembly.

(iv) Guarantee the state the payment of any taxes that accrue as a result of the gathering.

(v) Guarantee reimbursement of ticketholders if the event is canceled.

(vi) Guarantee repayment to any unit for actual expenses of repair or replacement of property owned by the unit or for which the unit is responsible.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-64.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-64.6
"Community based palliative care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 64.6. "Community based palliative care", for purposes of IC 16-25-4.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-4.7-1.

As added by P.L.44-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-25-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-25-7-1
Disclosure document presented to potential patients
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Each hospice program licensed or approved under this article shall prepare and update as necessary a disclosure document to be presented to each potential patient of the hospice program.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-21
False or altered mark or brand
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person may not knowingly mark or brand falsely a container of petroleum products or change, alter, or deface the mark or brand of such a container.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-36 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-36
Security for bonds; trust indenture
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) The governing board may secure the bonds by a trust indenture between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or national or state bank in Indiana having trust powers.

(b) The trust indenture may do the following:

(1) Mortgage all or part of the land or buildings, or both, for which the bonds are issued.

(2) Contain reasonable provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including covenants concerning the following:

(A) Construction of the buildings.

(B) Insurance for the buildings.

(C) Custody, safeguarding, and application of all money.

(3) Set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and trustee.

(4) Restrict the individual right of action of bondholders.

(c) Except as restricted by this chapter, the governing board may determine by resolution or in the trust indenture the officer, board, or depositary who shall have custody of the proceeds of the sale of bonds and the method of disbursement of the proceeds, including safeguards and restrictions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-352 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-352
"Toilet units"
Status: in_force

Sec. 352. "Toilet units", for purposes of IC 16-41-23-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-23-2(a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-20-3-10
Annual levy for maintenance of department; county health fund; appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The fiscal body of each county that has become a part of a multiple county health department by ordinance of the county executive shall assess a levy annually on the assessed valuation of taxable property for maintenance of the multiple county health department.

(b) The taxes shall be paid into the county treasury and placed in a special fund to be known as the county health fund. The fund may be used only for the purpose of this title and may be drawn upon by the proper officers of the county upon the properly authenticated vouchers of the multiple county health department.

(c) Each county fiscal body shall appropriate from the county health fund money necessary to pay the fiscal body's apportioned share to maintain a multiple county health department in the proportion that the population of the county bears to the total population of all counties in the multiple county health department.

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the county's general fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.164-2023, SEC.31.