Ind. Code § 16-41-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-41-8-2
Voluntary contact notification program information; use as evidence; release
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Identifying information voluntarily given to the health officer or an agent of the health officer through a voluntary contact notification program may not be used as evidence in a court proceeding to determine noncompliant behavior under IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-16.

(b) A court may release to:

(1) an individual; or

(2) a representative designated in writing by the individual;

information or records relating to the individual's medical condition if the individual is a party in a pending action involving restriction of the individual's actions under IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-16. A person who obtains information under this subsection is subject to section 1 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-21(a), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-3
"Patient"
Status: in_force

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

(1) a child born with a birth problem; or

(2) a parent or a guardian of a child born with a birth problem.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-8
Civil liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion was performed is not liable for any damages related to the dismemberment abortion.

(b) The following individuals who worked at the direction of a physician who performed a dismemberment abortion are not liable for damages for the dismemberment abortion:

(1) A nurse.

(2) A technician.

(3) A secretary.

(4) A receptionist.

(5) An employee or agent who is not a physician but acts at the direction of a physician.

(6) A pharmacist or other individual who is not a physician but who fills a prescription or provides instruments or materials used in the dismemberment abortion.

As added by P.L.93-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-42-26-2
"Investigational drug, biological product, or device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "investigational drug, biological product, or device" means an investigational or experimental:

(1) drug;

(2) biological product; or

(3) medical device;

that has successfully completed Phase I of a federal Food and Drug Administration approved clinical trial, but has not been approved for general use by the federal Food and Drug Administration and remains under investigation in a clinical trial.

As added by P.L.2-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-49-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49-2-4
Local child fatality review teams; membership; required members or written agreement; pathologist member or agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A local child fatality review team consists of the following members:

(1) The prosecuting attorney of the county or a representative of a prosecuting attorney from the area served by the local child fatality review team.

(2) A county coroner or a deputy coroner from the area served by the local child fatality review team.

(3) A representative from:

(A) a county health department established under IC 16-20-2;

(B) a health and hospital corporation established under IC 16-22-8; or

(C) a multiple county health department established under IC 16-20-3;

that is located in or serves the area served by the local child fatality review team.

(4) A representative from the department of child services.

(5) A representative of law enforcement from the area served by the local child fatality review team.

(6) A representative from a school district in the area served by the local child fatality review team.

(b) In addition to the members under subsection (a), a local child fatality review team shall:

(1) have as a member of the local child fatality review team:

(A) a pediatrician or family practice physician;

(B) a representative from an emergency medical services provider;

(C) a representative from a fire department or volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2); and

(D) a mental health provider; or

(2) enter into a written agreement with another local child fatality review team for the provision of services, guidance, and expertise of a person listed in subdivision (1)(A) through (1)(D) who is a member of that local child fatality review team.

(c) In addition to the members under subsection (a), a local child fatality review team shall have:

(1) a member on the team who is a pathologist with forensic experience who is licensed to practice medicine in Indiana and who, if feasible, is certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology; or

(2) an agreement with a pathologist described in subdivision (1) for the provision of the pathologist's services and expertise, as needed by the local child fatality review team.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-25-1.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 16-25-1.1-2
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Applicant" means a person that applies for a license or an approval for a hospice program under IC 16-25-3.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-41-10-5
Disclosure of medical or epidemiological information; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the medical information referred to in this chapter is confidential, and a person may not disclose or be compelled to disclose medical or epidemiological information referred to in this chapter.

(b) A person responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining information referred to in this chapter who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect medical or epidemiological information classified as confidential under this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) In addition to the penalty prescribed by subsection (b), a public employee who violates this section is subject to discharge or other disciplinary action under the personnel rules of the agency that employs the employee.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.212-2003, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-10
Referral of HIV infected donors to counseling
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A practitioner shall refer a donor or recipient to appropriate counseling if a confirmatory test indicates the presence of the HIV antibody.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-33.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-33.5
"Basic life support"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.5. "Basic life support", for purposes of IC 16-31, means the following:

(1) Assessment of emergency patients.

(2) Administration of oxygen.

(3) Use of mechanical breathing devices.

(4) Performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(5) Application of dressings and bandage materials.

(6) Application of splinting and immobilization devices.

(7) Use of lifting and moving devices to ensure safe transport.

(8) Administration of epinephrine in accordance with IC 16-31-3-23.

(9) Blood glucose monitoring that is not more invasive than a capillary sampling using a lancet.

(10) Other procedures authorized by the Indiana emergency medical services commission, including procedures contained in the revised national emergency medical technician basic training curriculum guide.

As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.17-2002, SEC.3; P.L.93-2002, SEC.1; P.L.205-2003, SEC.10; P.L.74-2006, SEC.1; P.L.77-2012, SEC.6; P.L.208-2015, SEC.1; P.L.170-2022, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-10
Mobile home community water supplies; disconnection of service; owner considered in violation as of date notice provided; advance notice to owner and state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A mobile home community shall provide a water supply through the use of a public water system if the water supply is reasonably available within a reasonable distance from the mobile home community. A mobile home community is not required to use a public water system if the water system is more than two thousand (2,000) feet from the mobile home community. If a public water system is not available, water shall be provided by a system approved by the environmental commissioner under rules adopted by the environmental rules board.

(b) For purposes of state department enforcement of subsection (a), if the owner of a mobile home community is provided written notice under 170 IAC 6-1-16 or IC 36-9-25-11.5 that the entire mobile home community will be disconnected from water service, the mobile home community is in violation of subsection (a) as of the date on which the owner is provided the notice. However, except as provided by 170 IAC 6-1-16(b), in addition to the notice under 170 IAC 6-1-16 or IC 36-9-25-11.5, the owner of a mobile home community and the state department must be provided written notice at least thirty (30) days before the notice under 170 IAC 6-1-16 or IC 36-9-25-11.5 is sent that the water service will be disconnected.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.184-2002, SEC.27; P.L.87-2005, SEC.11; P.L.113-2014, SEC.107; P.L.175-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19.5 / Section 16-41-19.5-6
Duties of state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall:

(1) maintain an immunosuppressive drug formulary that includes the drugs that are eligible for reimbursement under the post-organ transplant program;

(2) establish an internal review procedure for updating the formulary that includes procedures for adding and deleting drugs from the formulary; and

(3) review the formulary at least quarterly each year.

As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-10
Scope of practice; prohibitions; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The following tasks are within the scope of practice of a qualified medication aide certified under this chapter unless prohibited by health care facility policy:

(1) Observing and reporting to the health care facility's licensed nurse a patient's exhibited reactions or side effects to medications.

(2) Measuring and documenting vital signs before the administration of medications that could impact vital signs, and reporting to the health care facility's licensed nurse a patient's abnormalities that may prohibit medication administration.

(3) Administering and documenting regularly prescribed medications for which the qualified medication aide has received training to administer after personally preparing and administering the medication.

(4) Initiating oxygen per nasal cannula or nonsealing mask only if the following are met:

(A) The situation is an emergency.

(B) The qualified medication aide notifies the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(C) The qualified medication aide documents the action and notification.

(5) Obtaining oxygen saturation using an oximeter that has been calibrated by another health care provider within that provider's scope of practice and reporting the result to the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(6) Applying physician or other authorized health care provider ordered oral, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications.

(7) Crushing and administering medications in accordance with the drug manufacturer's instructions, physician's orders, or other authorized health care provider's orders.

(8) Altering capsules if a physician or other authorized health care provider has prescribed the medication to be altered in that manner.

(9) Counting, administering, and documenting controlled substances.

(10) Administering medications through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) and a jejunostomy tube (J-tube).

(11) Administering previously ordered pro re nata medication when authorization is obtained from the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(12) Applying topical medication to minor skin conditions.

(13) Administering medication through a metered dose inhaler.

(14) Conducting hemoccult testing and reporting results to the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(15) Conducting finger stick blood glucose testing and reporting the result to the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(16) Applying a dressing to a minor skin tear that has been assessed by the health care facility's licensed nurse.

(17) Providing ordered site care and applying a dressing to a healed gastrostomy tube (G-tube) and a jejunostomy tube (J-tube) site.

(18) Emptying and changing a colostomy bag.

(19) Instilling a commercially prepared disposable enema after the patient has been assessed by the health care facility's licensed nurse and the licensed nurse has instructed the qualified medication aide to instill the enema.

(20) Applying a cold, dry compress as directed by a physician, other authorized health care provider, or the health care facility's licensed nurse in an emergency situation that requires first aid treatment.

(21) Collecting fecal or urine specimens, as ordered by a physician or other authorized health care provider.

(22) Documenting observations and issues in the medical record that are reported to the qualified medication aide by the patient.

(b) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, a qualified medication aide may not perform the following tasks which are outside of the qualified medication aide's scope of practice:

(1) Administering medications by the injection route, including the following routes:

(A) Intramuscular.

(B) Intravenous.

(C) Subcutaneous.

(D) Intradermal.

(2) Administering medications used for intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments or any form of medication inhalation treatments. This subdivision does not include a prohibition on metered dose inhalers.

(3) Administering medications through a nasogastric tube.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (a)(19), instilling irrigation fluids of any type.

(5) Assuming responsibility for receiving in writing or receiving a verbal telephone order.

(6) Administering a treatment that involves advanced skin conditions, including stages II through IV decubitus ulcers.

(c) A qualified medication aide may not document any medication that was administered by another person or not administered at all in a patient's medical record.

(d) If a qualified medication aide obtains authorization to administer a previously ordered pro re nata medication as described in subsection (a)(11), the qualified medication aide shall do the following:

(1) Document any symptoms indicating the need for the medication and the time the symptoms occurred in the patient's medical record.

(2) Document that protocol was followed by notifying the health care facility's licensed nurse describing the symptoms and that authorization was obtained to administer the medication and the time of contact.

(3) Obtain permission to administer the medication each time the symptoms occur in the patient.

(4) Ensure that the patient's medical record is cosigned by the health care facility's licensed nurse who granted authorization by the end of the shift or if the licensed nurse was on call, by the end of the licensed nurse's next tour of duty.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-15
Epidemiological and environmental information; release permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. This chapter does not prevent the release to any interested person of epidemiological and environmental information that does not identify individual patients.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-4
Limited permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) In addition to a permit issued under section 6 of this chapter, the state department may issue a permit that is limited to at least one (1) specific living unit of an agricultural labor camp. The state may issue more than one (1) permit under this section to a person operating an agricultural labor camp.

(b) Rules adopted under this chapter apply to permits issued under this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-3.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-28-9-3
Interference with investigations; retaliation; failure to correct; interference with correction process
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person who intentionally:

(1) prevents, interferes with, or attempts to impede the work of an employee of the state department in the investigation and enforcement of any provision of this article;

(2) prevents or attempts to prevent an employee of the state department from examining any relevant records in the conduct of official duties under this article;

(3) prevents or interferes with an employee of the state department in preserving evidence of the breach of any provision of this article;

(4) retaliates or discriminates against a resident or an employee for:

(A) contacting or providing information to any state official; or

(B) initiating, participating in, or testifying in an action under this article; or

(5) fails to correct or interferes with the correction process within the correction period specified on the citation or approved plan of correction, unless an extension is granted by the director and the corrections are made before expiration of the extension;

commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) In addition to the criminal provisions for violations described in subsection (a), the commissioner may commence an action under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for issuance of an order of compliance and a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-42 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-42
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-36 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-36
Cooperation of state health department with other entities; acceptance and administration of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. The state department shall advise, consult, and cooperate with other state agencies, the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, and affected groups, political subdivisions, and industries in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. The state department may accept and administer grants or other funds or gifts from the federal government and from other sources, public or private, for carrying out functions under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-4.3
Variances from rules regarding food handling or food establishments
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.3. Upon a showing of good cause, the executive board may grant a variance from one (1) or more of the state rules concerning:

(1) food handling machinery; or

(2) sanitary standards for the operation of food establishments.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-9
Qualification of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Each candidate submitted by the board of managers or trustees must meet the requirements concerning board members.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-20-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-20-3-5
Term of office; staggered terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of a multiple county board of health shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years.

(b) Unless otherwise required by law, after December 31, 1991, board members serve staggered terms. The appointing authority shall appoint members of a board in existence on December 31, 1991, and the initial members of a board established after December 31, 1991, as follows:

(1) One (1) member shall be appointed for one (1) year.

(2) Two (2) members shall be appointed for two (2) years.

(3) Two (2) members shall be appointed for three (3) years.

(4) Two (2) members shall be appointed for four (4) years.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-157 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-157
"Hair dye"
Status: in_force

Sec. 157. "Hair dye", for purposes of IC 16-42-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-4-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-31-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-19-3.5-7
Applications for construction permits and design releases
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state department shall accept an application for a construction permit that is submitted by an applicant by either of the following methods:

(1) The applicant may submit an application to the department that is a combined application for:

(A) a construction permit under this chapter; and

(B) a design release under IC 22-15-3.

(2) The applicant may submit separate applications for:

(A) a construction permit to the state department; and

(B) a design release under IC 22-15-3 to the department.

Not later than the next business day, the department shall provide a copy of the application submitted under subdivision (1) to the state department to initiate processing of the construction permit under this chapter.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-76 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-76
"Contracting county"
Status: in_force

Sec. 76. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 16-24-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-24-2-2.

[1993 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-86.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-86.5
"County council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86.5. "County council", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-6.

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.183.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-12
Staff support; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The state department shall provide administrative assistance to and pay the administrative expenses of the council.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23.5-4-7
Powers of board of trustees; consideration of advice tendered by the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The hospital is under the direction of the board of trustees. In the construction, equipment, and direction of the hospital, the board of trustees shall receive and consider the suggestions and advice that is tendered by the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-48-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-48-1-7
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person is not required to reimburse a provider for charges or claims submitted in violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.222-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-13
Reimbursement of member expenses
Status: in_force

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

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

(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), expenses incurred under this section must be paid out of the funds appropriated to the state department.

(d) Each member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.152-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-315.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-315.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.234-2007, SEC.46. Repealed by P.L.3-2008, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-31.5-8-3
Adverse action order statement; authority to practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) All home state adverse action orders shall include a statement that the individual's compact privileges are inactive. The order may allow the individual to practice in remote states with prior written authorization from both the home state and remote state's EMS authority.

(b) An individual currently subject to adverse action in the home state shall not practice in any remote state without prior authorization from both the home state and remote state's EMS authority.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-28.5
"Attendant care services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. (a) "Attendant care services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, means services:

(1) that could be performed by an impaired individual for whom the services are provided if the individual were not impaired; and

(2) that enable the impaired individual:

(A) to live in the individual's home and community rather than in an institution; and

(B) to carry out functions of daily living, self-care, and mobility.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Assistance in getting in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and motor vehicles, including the use of lift equipment.

(2) Assistance with routine bodily functions, including:

(A) bathing and personal hygiene;

(B) using the toilet;

(C) dressing and grooming; and

(D) feeding, including preparation and cleanup.

(3) The provision of assistance:

(A) through providing reminders or cues to take medication, the opening of preset medication containers, and providing assistance in the handling or ingesting of medications, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter medications; and

(B) to an individual who is unable to accomplish the task due to an impairment and who is:

(i) competent and has directed the services; or

(ii) incompetent and has the services directed by a competent individual who may consent to health care for the impaired individual.

As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.3; P.L.86-2014, SEC.1; P.L.77-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-46-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-46-9-1
Grant recipients
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department may make grants of money from state appropriated money to:

(1) any county or counties jointly operating a local clinic or dispensary;

(2) a sanatorium;

(3) a hospital providing outpatient care; or

(4) in a small community, a private physician;

for the treatment of persons suffering from or suspected of suffering from tuberculosis, the contacts of such persons, positive reactors, and associates of reactors.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-8
Authorization for development of program to increase Medicaid reimbursement for hospital services; submission of report to budget committee before submitting state plan amendments or waivers; state share dollars; termination of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to the use of the incremental fee described in section 13.3 of this chapter. Subject to subsection (b), the office may develop the following programs designed to increase Medicaid reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient hospital services provided by a hospital to Medicaid recipients:

(1) A program concerning reimbursement for the Medicaid fee-for-service program that, in the aggregate, will result in payments equivalent to the level of payment that would be paid under federal Medicare payment principles.

(2) A program concerning reimbursement for the Medicaid risk based managed care program that, in the aggregate, will result in payments equivalent to the level of payment that would be paid under federal Medicare payment principles, and up to any reimbursement approved under a state directed payment program set forth in section 8.5 of this chapter.

(b) The office shall not submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services any Medicaid state plan amendments, waiver requests, or revisions to any Medicaid state plan amendments or waiver requests, to implement or continue the implementation of this chapter until the office has submitted a written report to the budget committee concerning the amendments, waivers, or revisions described in this subsection, including the following:

(1) The methodology to be used by the office in calculating the increased Medicaid reimbursement under the programs described in subsection (a).

(2) The methodology to be used by the office in calculating, imposing, or collecting the fee, or any other matter relating to the fee.

(3) The determination of Medicaid disproportionate share allotments under section 11 of this chapter (subject to section 11(d) and 11(e) of this chapter) that are to be funded by the fee, including the formula for distributing the Medicaid disproportionate share allotments.

(4) The distribution to private psychiatric institutions under section 13 of this chapter.

(c) This subsection applies to the programs described in subsection (a). The state share dollars for the programs must consist of the following:

(1) Fees paid under this chapter.

(2) The hospital care for the indigent funds allocated under section 10 of this chapter.

(3) Other sources of state share dollars available to the office, excluding intergovernmental transfers of funds made by or on behalf of a hospital.

The money described in subdivisions (1) and (2) may be used only to fund the part of the payments that exceed the Medicaid reimbursement rates in effect on June 30, 2011.

(d) This subsection applies to the programs described in subsection (a). If the state is unable to maintain the funding under subsection (c)(3) for the payments at Medicaid reimbursement levels in effect on June 30, 2011, because of budgetary constraints, the office shall reduce inpatient and outpatient hospital Medicaid reimbursement rates under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) or request approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to increase the fee to prevent a decrease in Medicaid reimbursement for hospital services. If the United States Department of Health and Human Services does not approve an increase in the fee, the office shall cease to collect the fee and the programs described in subsection (a) are terminated.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.143; P.L.216-2025, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-306.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-306.5
"Radon gas"
Status: in_force

Sec. 306.5. "Radon gas", for purposes of IC 16-41-38, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-38-1.

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

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 16-41-38-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 38 / Section 16-41-38-6
Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department may under IC 4-21.5:

(1) deny;

(2) suspend; or

(3) revoke;

a certificate issued under this chapter or IC 13-1-14 (before its repeal).

[Pre-1996 Title 13 Recodification Citation: 13-1-14-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-14
Permissible uses of hospital assessment fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to the use of the incremental fee described in section 13.3 of this chapter.

(b) The fees collected under section 8 of this chapter may be used only as described in this chapter or to pay the state's share of the cost for Medicaid services provided under the federal Medicaid program (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) as follows:

(1) Twenty-eight and five-tenths percent (28.5%) may be used by the office for Medicaid expenses.

(2) Seventy-one and five-tenths percent (71.5%) to hospitals.

(c) Subject to budget committee review, for any state fiscal year for which the managed care assessment fee under IC 27-1-50.3 is assessed in an amount that is at least equal to the net amount set forth in subsection (b)(1), the fee may be used to fund a state directed payment, as described in section 8.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.150; P.L.216-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23.5-4-5
Patient eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any child:

(1) less than sixteen (16) years of age;

(2) having a legal settlement in any county of Indiana; and

(3) either:

(A) afflicted with a defect, disease or deformity, presumably curable or improvable by skilled medical and surgical treatment; or

(B) needing special study for diagnosis;

may be admitted to, treated at, and discharged from the hospital under the rules and regulations adopted by the management of the hospital and approved by the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-4.2
"Incapacitated"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.2. As used in this chapter and with respect to a declarant, "incapacitated" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-15.

As added by P.L.86-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the spinal cord and brain injury fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-6
Testing rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for testing for communicable and sexually transmitted diseases under this chapter, including the identification of the diseases to be tested and the type of test to be used.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-6.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-182 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-182
"Hospital purposes"
Status: in_force

Sec. 182. "Hospital purposes" means providing inpatient or outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities and services generally recognized as hospital services to the public, under the direction and supervision of the patient's attending physician, including, at the discretion of the governing board, the following:

(1) Extended care facilities.

(2) The provision of services to other health care entities.

(3) Other health care services and facilities, including the provision of acute care in hospital inpatient units to patients with extended lengths of stay.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-1-2(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-1.2
Physician's duty to inform women in medical emergency of necessity for abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. When a medical emergency compels the performance of an abortion, the physician who will perform the abortion shall inform the woman, before the abortion if possible, of the medical indications supporting the physician's judgment that an abortion is necessary to avert:

(1) the woman's death; or

(2) a substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.

As added by P.L.187-1995, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-16
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.45-2020, SEC.28. Expired 6-30-2021 by P.L.45-2020, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-4
Practitioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means a person who:

(1) performs donor insemination; or

(2) receives, processes, or stores semen intended for donor insemination.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-5
Licenses to hold assemblies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person may not:

(1) permit;

(2) maintain;

(3) promote;

(4) conduct;

(5) advertise;

(6) act as entrepreneur;

(7) undertake;

(8) organize;

(9) manage; or

(10) sell or give tickets to;

an actual or a reasonably anticipated assembly of at least five thousand (5,000) people that continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for at least eighteen (18) consecutive hours, whether on public or private property, unless a license to hold the assembly has first been issued by the appropriate law enforcement official of the unit in which the assembly is to gather. A license to hold an assembly issued to one (1) person permits any person to engage in any lawful activity in connection with the holding of the licensed assembly.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-8
Consideration of comments
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-49-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49-2-6
Regional local child fatality review team; more than one member allowed
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the local child fatality review team is a regional child fatality review team, more than one (1) of each of the members listed in section 4 of this chapter may serve on the local child fatality review team if each of the members represents a different county served by the local child fatality review team.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-25
Plans and specifications; approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. Before the execution of a lease the governing board of the hospital and the county executive shall approve the plans, specifications, and estimates of cost for the building, equipment, and appurtenances that the authority proposes to lease to a lessee. The plans and specifications also shall be submitted to and approved by the state department, the department of homeland security, and other state agencies designated by law to pass on plans and specifications for public buildings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.296; P.L.187-2021, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 16-28-6.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 16-28-6.5-6
Requirements of facility; reasonable visitation times; copy of plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If a facility designates an individual as an essential family caregiver for a resident, the following must occur:

(1) The facility must set forth in writing the hours of visitation and the length of time of the visitation.

(2) The facility shall provide a written list of the rules that the designee must follow, and the designee shall attest to the receipt of and agreement to the rules.

(3) An individualized plan shall be developed by the facility, resident, resident's designated representative, and each designee for each designation that:

(A) specifies the responsibilities of all parties;

(B) is maintained in the resident's file;

(C) is provided to both the resident and the designated essential family caregiver;

(D) is developed for both in-person outdoor and indoor visitation, and virtual visits when the essential family caregiver is unable or prohibited from entry due to illness; and

(E) reflects the preferences of the resident and the essential family caregiver while adhering to all state and federal guidelines concerning visitation.

(b) A facility and essential family caregiver shall work together to ensure reasonable visitation times are set in a manner that provides an essential family caregiver the ability to visit the resident.

(c) Upon request of the resident, the resident's designated representative, the resident's family, or the resident's legal representative, the facility shall provide a copy of the individual's plan described in this section to the long term care ombudsman.

As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.220-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-13
Licensure issuance; recognized accrediting organization; investigation; survey; effect
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state health commissioner:

(1) may:

(A) issue a license upon the application of a hospital that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization without further evidence; or

(B) request additional information concerning the application of a hospital that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization and conduct an investigation to determine whether a license should be granted; and

(2) shall issue a license upon the application of a hospital that has received accreditation by a recognized accrediting organization for the period the recognized accrediting organization has been granted accreditation without the state department conducting an annual survey.

(b) The state department may investigate a complaint against an accredited hospital described in subsection (a)(2) for substantial noncompliance, as determined by the state department, with state law or rules. Nothing in this section prohibits the state health commissioner from taking action against a hospital under IC 16-21-3 for substantial noncompliance with state law or rules.

(c) If a hospital is not accredited by a recognized accrediting organization, the state department shall conduct an annual survey of the hospital.

(d) When requested by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the state department shall conduct random validation surveys on behalf of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(e) A hospital shall provide a copy of the survey report and certificate of accreditation from a recognized accrediting organization to the state health commissioner not more than ten (10) days after receipt of the survey or accreditation.

(f) Subsections (a) through (e) do not affect the state department's performance of an initial survey of a hospital obtaining an initial license under this article.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.81-2018, SEC.2; P.L.156-2020, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-1
Classification of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The executive board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to classify each rule adopted by the executive board to govern a health facility under this article into one (1) of the following categories:

(1) An offense, which presents a substantial probability that death or a life-threatening condition will result.

(2) A deficiency, which presents an immediate or a direct, serious adverse effect on the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient.

(3) A noncompliance, which presents an indirect threat to the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient.

(4) A nonconformance, which is any other classified breach not covered by subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-15.1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-15
Confidentiality of information; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A person may not disclose or be compelled to disclose information collected under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. This information may not be released or made public on subpoena or otherwise, except under the following circumstances:

(1) Release may be made of the information for statistical purposes if done in a manner that does not identify an individual.

(2) Release may be made of the information with the written consent of all individuals identified in the information released.

(3) Release may be made of the information to the extent necessary to enforce public health laws or to protect the health or life of a named person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a person who:

(1) is responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining information required to be reported under this chapter; and

(2) recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect information classified as confidential under this section;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) In addition to subsection (b), a public employee who violates this section is subject to discharge or other disciplinary action under the personnel rules of the agency that employs the employee.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-4
Construction of act and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 and rules adopted under those provisions shall, insofar as applicable, be interpreted and construed to effectuate the general purpose to enact state legislation uniform with the Federal Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-21-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-21-15-4
Review of application; certification; compliance terms and conditions; attorney general investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department, in consultation with the office of the secretary of family and social services, shall review an application for a certificate of public advantage and the documentation filed under section 3 of this chapter to determine whether there is clear evidence that the proposed merger agreement:

(1) would benefit the population's health outcomes, health care access, and quality of health care; and

(2) meets the standards described in this section.

(b) The state department shall consider in the review of the application and documentation the effect of the merger agreement on the following:

(1) The quality and price of hospital and health care services provided to Indiana residents, including the demonstration of population health improvement of the region serviced and the extent to which medically underserved populations have access to and are projected to use the proposed services.

(2) The preservation of sufficient health care services within the geographic area to ensure public access to acute care.

(3) The cost efficiency of services, resources, and equipment provided or used by the hospitals that are a party to the merger agreement, including avoidance of duplication of services to better meet the needs of the community.

(4) The ability of health care payors to negotiate payments and service agreements with hospitals proposed to be merged under the merger agreement.

(5) Employment.

(6) Economic impact.

(c) The state department shall grant the certification if the state department determines in the review of the application and documentation that, under the totality of the circumstances, the following apply:

(1) There is clear evidence that the proposed merger would benefit the population's health outcomes, health care access, and quality of care in the county.

(2) The likely benefits resulting from the proposed merger agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to a potential reduction in competition that may result from the proposed merger.

The holder of a certificate of public advantage issued by the state department under this chapter receives immunity from claims made pursuant to federal or state antitrust laws for the duration of the certificate.

(d) The state department must review and make a determination on an application filed under this chapter not later than:

(1) one hundred twenty (120) days from the filing of the application; or

(2) November 9, 2025, for an application filed under this chapter between January 1, 2025, through May 13, 2025.

(e) The state department's determination on whether to grant the application must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) specify the basis for the determination; and

(3) be provided to the applicant on the date of the determination.

(f) The state department may include terms or conditions of compliance with the issuance of a certificate of public advantage under this chapter.

(g) The state department shall maintain records of all of the applications filed under this chapter, including records of any terms or conditions of issuing a certificate of public advantage that are imposed by the state department.

(h) The office of the attorney general may, at any time after an application is filed under this chapter and before the state department makes a determination on the application, require by civil investigative demand the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents for purposes of investigating whether the merger agreement satisfies the requirements of this chapter. Any documents produced or testimony given under this subsection are subject to confidentiality if the information is deemed proprietary information. The attorney general may seek compliance with the issuance of a civil investigative demand with the appropriate district court of the county in which the merger is to occur.

As added by P.L.104-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.62-2022, SEC.5; P.L.11-2023, SEC.58; P.L.100-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-43 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-43
Bonds; sale and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) The corporation may issue general obligation bonds to procure funds to pay the cost of acquiring real property or constructing, enlarging, improving, remodeling, repairing, or equipping buildings for use as a hospital, a health care facility, or an administrative facility. The issuance of the bonds shall be authorized by a board resolution providing for the amount, terms, and tenor of the bonds, for the time and character of notice, and the mode of making the sale. The bonds shall be payable not more than forty (40) years after the date of issuance. The bonds shall be executed in the name of the corporation by the executive director.

(b) The executive director shall manage and supervise the preparation, advertisement, and sale of bonds, subject to the provisions of the authorizing resolution. Before the sale of the bonds, the executive director shall publish notice of the sale in accordance with IC 5-3-1, setting out the time and place where bids will be received, the amount and maturity dates of the issue, the maximum interest rate, and the terms and conditions of sale and delivery of the bonds. The bonds shall be sold to the highest and best bidder. After the bonds have been sold and executed, the executive director shall deliver the bonds to the treasurer of the corporation and take the treasurer's receipt, and shall certify to the treasurer the amount that the purchaser is to pay, together with the name and address of the purchaser. On payment of the purchase price, the treasurer shall deliver the bonds to the purchaser, and the treasurer and executive director shall report the actions to the board.

(c) IC 5-1 and IC 6-1.1-20 apply to the following proceedings:

(1) Notice and filing of the petition requesting the issuance of the bonds.

(2) Notice of determination to issue bonds.

(3) Notice of hearing on the appropriation of the proceeds of the bonds and the right of taxpayers to appeal and be heard.

(4) Approval by the department of local government finance.

(5) The right to:

(A) remonstrate in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.1(a); or

(B) vote on the issuance of bonds in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.5(a).

(6) Sale of bonds at public sale for not less than the par value.

(d) The bonds are the direct general obligations of the corporation and are payable out of unlimited ad valorem taxes levied and collected on all the taxable property within the county of the corporation. All officials and bodies having to do with the levying of taxes for the corporation shall see that sufficient levies are made to meet the principal and interest on the bonds at the time fixed for payment.

(e) The bonds are exempt from taxation for all purposes but the interest is subject to the adjusted gross income tax.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-38.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.395; P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.158; P.L.1-2003, SEC.62; P.L.194-2007, SEC.6; P.L.146-2008, SEC.435.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-13
Licensure inspections; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Licensure inspections of health facilities shall be made regularly in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter. The division shall make all health and sanitation inspections. The department of homeland security shall make all fire safety inspections in accordance with IC 22-14-2-11.

(b) The exact date of an inspection of a health facility under this chapter may not be announced or communicated directly or indirectly to the owner, administrator, or an employee of the facility before the inspection. An employee of the state department who knowingly or intentionally informs a health facility of the exact date of an inspection shall be suspended without pay for five (5) days for a first offense and shall be dismissed for a subsequent offense.

(c) Reports of all inspections must be:

(1) in writing; and

(2) sent to the health facility.

(d) The report of an inspection and records relating to the inspection may not be released to the public until the conditions set forth in IC 16-19-3-25 are satisfied.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.190-1995, SEC.5; P.L.1-2006, SEC.299; P.L.141-2014, SEC.12; P.L.187-2021, SEC.56; P.L.28-2026, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-4
Notice of proposed rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule by the commission, and at least sixty (60) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking:

(1) on the website of the commission; and

(2) on the website of each member state EMS authority or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.

(b) The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include:

(1) the proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon;

(2) the text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule;

(3) a request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and

(4) the manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-1
Children defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "children" refers to children with special health care needs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-23.5-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) Robert W. Long Hospital.

(2) James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children.

(3) William H. Coleman Hospital for Women.

(4) Any other hospitals that are under the control and management of Indiana University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-368 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-368
"Volunteer firefighter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 368. "Volunteer firefighter", for purposes of IC 16-31-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3-6(b).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-12(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-6
Access to confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department may grant a researcher access to confidential information obtained under this chapter concerning individual chronic disease patients if the researcher who is requesting additional information for research purposes or soliciting the patient's participation in a research project obtains the following:

(1) First, the oral or written consent of the patient's attending physician.

(2) Second, the patient's written consent by completing a confidential medical release form.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-33.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-33.4
Guidance to local health departments
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.4. The state department may issue guidance to local health departments on this title and any rules promulgated by the state department to assist with the uniform application of public health laws in Indiana.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-10
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-20
Oral public health
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The state department shall provide facilities and personnel for investigation, research, and dissemination of knowledge to the public concerning oral public health.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.142-1995, SEC.5; P.L.143-2022, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-4.2
Aiding an unemancipated pregnant minor in obtaining an abortion without consent of parent or legal guardian or custodian prohibited; causes of action; limitations and immunities
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies only if consent is required under section 4 of this chapter and has not been given.

(b) This section does not apply to a person who aids or assists an unemancipated pregnant minor who has obtained or is seeking to obtain:

(1) parental consent; or

(2) a waiver of parental consent;

under section 4 of this chapter.

(c) A person may not knowingly or intentionally aid or assist an unemancipated pregnant minor in obtaining an abortion without the consent required by section 4 of this chapter.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (g), a person who violates subsection (c) is civilly liable to the unemancipated pregnant minor and the parent or legal guardian or custodian of the unemancipated pregnant minor. A court may award damages to the unemancipated pregnant minor or the parent or legal guardian or custodian of the unemancipated pregnant minor who is adversely affected by a violation of this section, including the following damages:

(1) Compensation for physical or emotional injury, without the need of being physically present at the act or event.

(2) Attorney's fees.

(3) Court costs.

(4) Punitive damages.

However, an adult who engaged in or consented to another person engaging in a sex act with a minor in violation of IC 35-42-4-3(a) or IC 35-42-4-9 that resulted in the pregnancy may not be awarded damages under this subsection.

(e) An unemancipated pregnant minor does not have the capacity to consent to any action in violation of this section or section 4 of this chapter. A person may not use as a defense to a violation of subsection (c) that the abortion was performed or induced with consent of the unemancipated pregnant minor and otherwise met the requirements of this chapter.

(f) The parent or legal guardian or custodian of the unemancipated pregnant minor may petition a court to enjoin conduct that would violate this section if the parent or legal guardian or custodian can show that the conduct is reasonably anticipated to occur in the future. A court may enjoin conduct that would violate this section.

(g) A person may not bring a cause of action under this section against a person who is related to the minor as a:

(1) parent or stepparent;

(2) grandparent or stepgrandparent; or

(3) sibling or stepsibling.

As added by P.L.173-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-13
"Remote state"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this article, "remote state" means a member state in which an individual is not licensed.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-11
Execution of declaration
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A person who is of sound mind and at least eighteen (18) years of age may execute an out of hospital DNR declaration.

(b) A person's representative may execute an out of hospital DNR declaration for the person under this chapter only if the person is:

(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(2) incapacitated or incompetent.

(c) If:

(1) a person is at least eighteen (18) years of age and is certified as a qualified person under section 10 of this chapter;

(2) the person is incapacitated or incompetent; and

(3) the person has no representative who is able and available to execute an out of hospital DNR declaration for the person;

then any individual who is the person's proxy under IC 16-36-7-42(c) and who is available to act and has priority to act may execute an out of hospital DNR declaration for the person.

(d) An out of hospital DNR declaration must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be voluntary.

(2) Be in writing.

(3) Be signed by the person making the declaration or by another person in the declarant's presence and at the declarant's express direction.

(4) Be dated.

(5) Be signed in the presence of at least two (2) competent witnesses.

(e) If the requirements concerning presence are met, a competent declarant and all necessary witnesses may complete and sign an out of hospital DNR declaration in two (2) or more tangible, paper counterparts with the declarant's signature placed on one (1) original counterpart and the signatures of the witnesses placed on one (1) or more different tangible, paper counterparts if the text of the out of hospital DNR declaration states that the declaration is being signed in separate counterparts. If an out of hospital DNR declaration is signed in counterparts under this subsection, one (1) or more of the following persons must combine each of the separately signed tangible, paper counterparts into a single composite document that contains all of the text of the out of hospital DNR declaration, the signature of the declarant, and the signature of each witness:

(1) The declarant.

(2) A health care representative who has been appointed by the declarant under subsection (b).

(3) A proxy acting for the declarant under subsection (c).

(4) A person who supervised the signing of the out of hospital DNR declaration in the person's presence.

(5) Any other person who was present during the signing of the out of hospital DNR declaration.

The person who combines the separately signed counterparts into a single composite document must do so not later than ten (10) business days after the person receives all of the separately signed tangible, paper counterparts. Any scanned, photocopied, or other accurate copy of the single, composite document shall be treated as validly signed under this subsection if the single, composite document contains the complete text of the out of hospital DNR declaration and all required signatures.

(f) If physical impairment, physical isolation, or other factors make it impossible or impractical for a declarant to use audiovisual technology to interact with witnesses or to otherwise comply with the requirements concerning presence as defined in section 7.7 of this chapter, the declarant and the witnesses may use telephonic interaction to witness and sign an out of hospital DNR declaration. A potential witness may not, however, be compelled to only use telephonic interaction when participating in the signing or witnessing of an out of hospital DNR declaration under this subsection. If an out of hospital DNR declaration is signed using telephonic interaction under this subsection:

(1) the:

(A) identity of the declarant must be personally known to the witness;

(B) witness must be able to view a government issued, photographic identification of the declarant; or

(C) witness must be able to ask any question of the declarant that:

(i) authenticates the identity of the declarant; and

(ii) establishes the capacity and sound mind of the declarant to the satisfaction of the witness;

(2) the text of the declaration must specify that the declarant and witnesses used telephonic interaction throughout the witnessing and signing process of the out of hospital DNR declaration; and

(3) the out of hospital DNR declaration is presumed valid if it specifies that the declarant and the witnesses witnessed and signed the declaration in compliance with Indiana law.

A health care provider or person who disputes the validity of an out of hospital DNR declaration described under this subsection has the burden of proving the invalidity of the declaration or noncompliance with this subsection, as applicable, by a preponderance of the evidence.

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

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.49; P.L.9-2022, SEC.31; P.L.36-2022, SEC.4; P.L.86-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-9
Education or training of children of home; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The children of the home shall be:

(1) taught and treated in a manner that promotes the children's physical, intellectual, and moral improvement; and

(2) trained in habits of industry, studiousness, and morality.

(b) The superintendent of the home:

(1) shall afford to the children of the home literary, art, technical, and industrial education as can reasonably be provided;

(2) may conduct a school at the home, which must be accredited, or may otherwise arrange for the education of the children in county reorganized schools near the institution; and

(3) shall make certain that a child attending a county school receives instruction that is not inferior in any respect to the curriculum offered in a school possessing a first class commission from the state.

(c) If a school is maintained at the home, the superintendent shall do the following:

(1) Cause to be provided the proper educational materials for use in the school.

(2) Employ the necessary teachers.

(d) A person who teaches in a department of the school must be qualified and properly certified by the Indiana state board of education.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-164 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-164
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-197 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-197
"Label"
Status: in_force

Sec. 197. "Label", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of an article.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-28-3(i); 16-6-5-3(aa); 16-6-9-2(l) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.5; P.L.137-1996, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-52 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-52
"Certificate" or "certification"
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. (a) "Certificate" or "certification", for purposes of IC 16-31, means authorization in written form issued by the Indiana emergency medical services commission to a person to furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise engage in providing emergency medical services as a part of a regular course of doing business, either paid or voluntary.

(b) "Certificate", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-3.7.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.3; P.L.32-2021, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 16-42-5.4-3
"Produce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "produce" means any agricultural or naturally occurring product that is:

(1) grown, cultivated, raised, or harvested for human consumption; and

(2) not prohibited by state or federal law.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-51
"Center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. (a) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-19-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-10-1.

(b) "Center", for purposes of IC 16-33-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-3-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: Part new; 16-1-48-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.50-2021, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-34
Chapter violations; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (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 § 16-49.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49.5-2-4
Convening of meeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The first SOFR team meeting shall convene at the call of the county health officer, the county health administrator, or their designees, as applicable.

(b) The SOFR team members shall elect a chairperson at the first SOFR team meeting and whenever there is a chairperson vacancy.

(c) After the election of a team chairperson, the SOFR team shall meet upon the call of the elected chairperson or upon the call of the county health officer in the event that there is a chairperson vacancy.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-13.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-13.4
"Ambulance service" or "ambulance services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.4. (a) "Ambulance service" or "ambulance services", for purposes of IC 16-31, means:

(1) the transportation of patients by ambulance; and

(2) any treatment administered to patients before or during the transportation.

(b) The term includes:

(1) emergency ambulance services; and

(2) ambulance services that are not emergency ambulance services.

As added by P.L.170-2022, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-1
Initial date fee imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The imposition of a quality assessment fee under this chapter occurs after June 30, 2011.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-3-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-262 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-262
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-177.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-177.4
"Hospice services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 177.4. "Hospice services", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-6.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-14
Anticipatory lease
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A county may, in anticipation of the construction, erection, or renovation of a building, including the necessary equipment and appurtenances, enter into a contract of lease with the authority before the acquisition of a site and the construction, erection, or renovation of the building. Rental payments under a contract of lease may not commence until construction is completed and the building is ready for occupancy. However, if a building is acquired and renovated, a county may, in anticipation of the acquisition and renovation, make and enter into a contract of lease upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the county and the authority, including terms and conditions permitting the county to continue to operate the building until completion of the renovation and the payment of a lease rental by the lessee during the period of renovation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-226.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-226.5
"Micro market display"
Status: in_force

Sec. 226.5. "Micro market display", for purposes of IC 16-42-5-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5-32(b).

As added by P.L.46-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-7
Revocation of program approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission may remove approval to provide training for qualified medication aides if the entity providing the training does any of the following:

(1) Fails to meet the requirements of this chapter or any other state regulation.

(2) Falsifies any documents concerning the training of qualified medication aides.

(3) Has a pattern of excessive failure rates on the competency evaluation test.

(4) Has validated training improprieties.

(5) Violates requirements of this chapter, as determined by the commission.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-31-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-31-9-1
Food service establishment defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "food service establishment" means a fixed or mobile establishment that serves food to the public for consumption on the premises.

(b) The term does not include establishments operated on a temporary basis by a charitable or nonprofit corporation, association, or organization.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-41-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-49 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-49
Auditor's report
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. The auditor shall annually submit to the board, and more often if required by the board, a report of the accounts exhibiting the revenues, receipts, and disbursements, the sources of the revenues and funds, and how the funds have been disbursed.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-44.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-18-4-4
Police officer requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The governing board of a hospital shall require an individual appointed as a hospital police officer under this chapter to meet at least the following requirements:

(1) The individual must successfully complete, within one (1) year after the individual is appointed as a hospital police officer, the minimum basic training and educational requirements as approved by the governing board of the hospital and the law enforcement training board.

(2) The individual must undergo a psychological evaluation.

(3) The individual must undergo a national criminal history background check.

(b) The governing board of the hospital shall require an individual appointed as a hospital police officer to annually attend inservice training courses approved by the governing board of the hospital.

As added by P.L.199-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-34-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-34-4-4
"Sex selective abortion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "sex selective abortion" means an abortion that is performed solely because of the sex of the fetus.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-6
Shortage area
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "shortage area" means a county, city, town, census tract, or township designated by the state department as underserved by health care professionals under section 7 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.72-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-21
Insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The governing board may contract for and purchase, for the protection of the hospital, all types of insurance provided for in the Indiana insurance law in amounts and under terms and conditions the board considers reasonable and necessary. The insurance may include liability or malpractice coverage for the members of the board, the officers, employees, volunteers, and members of medical staff committees while performing services for the hospital. The board may, for the purpose of acquiring malpractice coverage, assist in the formation of a nonassessable mutual insurance company under IC 27-1-6 and IC 27-1-7-19.

(b) The governing board of a hospital organized or operated under this article may enter into a group purchasing agreement to purchase medical malpractice insurance with the following:

(1) One (1) or more hospitals organized or operated under this article.

(2) One (1) or more hospitals organized or operated under IC 16-23.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.91-2002, SEC.9 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-7
Selection of officers; meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The members originally appointed shall hold an organizational meeting not more than thirty (30) days after appointment, at a time and place designated by the county executive. The members of the governing board shall elect from among the members a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The officers serve until the expiration of the first term to expire and the members shall meet annually to reorganize and elect officers not more than thirty (30) days after the appointment of each successor member for a full term.

(b) Other regular and special meetings shall be held at the times and upon the notice that the members determine, by resolution or in accordance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations adopted.

(c) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority is necessary to authorize any action.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-6(a), (b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-12
Governing board meetings; time and place; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The governing board shall hold not less than ten (10) meetings a year at times and places to be fixed by the board. The meeting must be held in a convenient place in the city in which the hospital is located. Special meetings of the board may be held on written notice by the president, the secretary, or any three (3) members of the board to the remaining members. Personal attendance at a meeting constitutes a waiver of notice.

(b) A majority of all members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting. A majority vote of all members of the board is required on all questions or business.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-9(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.181-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-264.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-264.5
"Other unlicensed employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 264.5. "Other unlicensed employee", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-2.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-21-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-21-7-2
Rules for payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for payment to a hospital that treats or cares for a patient with tuberculosis as described in section 1 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-37.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-37.8
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.8. "Board of trustees", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-4.

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-20
Blood center supervision; medical directors
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a responsible head (as defined in 21 CFR 600.10(a)) shall supervise the operations of a blood center.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), each blood center must employ a medical director who is a licensed physician and who:

(1) is certified or eligible for certification in:

(A) clinical pathology; or

(B) the operation of a blood bank;

by the American Board of Pathology; or

(2) has:

(A) received a minimum of one (1) year of specialized training in blood banking; or

(B) equivalent experience and training.

(c) The medical director shall supervise and is responsible for the following:

(1) The proper performance of all medical procedures in the blood center.

(2) The continuous application of quality assurance procedures in the blood center.

(d) A blood center collecting blood exclusively for further manufacturing or research purposes under programs subject to and licensed by the federal Food and Drug Administration must employ a medical director who is a licensed physician to supervise the donor screening process. A blood center that utilizes blood for a purpose other than manufacturing or research under this subsection is subject to the penalties described in section 21 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-31-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-31-1-2
Essential purpose of political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The provision of emergency medical service is an essential purpose of the political subdivisions of the state.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-18
Sleeping in food handling rooms
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A person may not live or sleep in a room used for food handling or in a room opening directly into a food establishment.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-329 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-329
"Sharp frozen"
Status: in_force

Sec. 329. "Sharp frozen", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the freezing of food in a room or compartment in which the temperature is not more than zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-22-4;16-6-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-32 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-32
Chief medical officer; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The state department shall employ a licensed physician as chief medical officer for the state department.

(b) The chief medical officer serves as an advisor to the state health commissioner on clinical matters and may perform the functions of the commissioner when the commissioner is not available.

As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-85 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-85
"Counterfeit drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 85. "Counterfeit drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a drug:

(1) that, without authorization:

(A) bears;

(B) is labeled with; or

(C) is in a container that bears;

the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device, or any likeness of a drug manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, processed, packed, or distributed the drug; and

(2) that falsely purports or is represented:

(A) to be the product of; or

(B) to have been packed or distributed by;

the other drug manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-8
Department to cooperate with federal government in administering federal Social Security Act
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state department is designated as the state agency to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of the provisions of Part I of Title 5 and of Title 6 of the federal Social Security Act.

(b) The state department shall cooperate with the proper departments of the federal government in the enforcement and administration of:

(1) the provisions of;

(2) amendments to; and

(3) regulations issued under;

the federal Social Security Act in the manner prescribed in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-214.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-214.7
"Low income"
Status: in_force

Sec. 214.7. "Low income", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means having not more than eighty percent (80%) of the median income level of households in a particular county as determined annually by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-40-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-40-4-4
Development of program plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department shall, in compliance with state and federal law, develop a plan for a health care quality indicator data program. The plan shall be completed by December 31, 2006, and include the following:

(1) A list of health care quality indicators for which data will be collected concerning health care services provided to individuals who reside or receive health care services in Indiana. The state department shall seek the assistance of health coverage providers and health care providers in developing the list under this subdivision.

(2) A methodology for health care quality indicator data collection, analysis, distribution, and use.

(3) The inclusion of data concerning ethnicity and minority status, as allowed by the individuals about whom health care quality indicator data is collected.

(4) A methodology to provide for a case mix system or other scientific criteria to develop and adjust health quality indicators, including infection rates, that may be affected by risks and variables.

As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-9
Advertisements; curative or therapeutic effect for certain diseases
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to an advertisement that:

(1) is disseminated only to members of the medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and other legally recognized professions dealing with the healing arts;

(2) appears only in the scientific periodicals of those professions; or

(3) is disseminated only for the purpose of public health education by persons not commercially interested in the sale of such drugs or devices.

(b) The advertisement of a drug or device that represents that the drug or device has any effect in:

albuminuria;

appendicitis;

arteriosclerosis;

blood poison;

bone disease;

Bright's disease;

carbuncles;

cancer;

cholecystitis;

diabetes;

diphtheria;

dropsy;

erysipelas;

gallstones;

heart and vascular diseases;

high blood pressure;

mastoiditis;

measles;

mumps;

nephritis;

otitis media;

paralysis;

pneumonia;

poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis);

prostate gland disorders;

pyelitis;

scarlet fever;

sexual impotence;

sexually transmitted infection;

sinus infection;

smallpox;

tuberculosis;

tumors;

typhoid;

uremia; or

meningitis;

is considered false for purposes of IC 35-43-5-4.

(c) Whenever the state department determines that an advance in medical science has made a type of self medication safe as to any of the diseases listed in this section, the state department shall adopt rules to authorize the advertisement of drugs having curative or therapeutic effect for the disease, subject to conditions and restrictions the state department considers necessary in the interests of public health.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.174-2021, SEC.17; P.L.147-2023, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-31-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-31-1-1
Intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly declares that the provision of emergency medical services is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana.

(b) It is the purpose of this article:

(1) to promote the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of emergency medical service, including the necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities to ensure that all emergency patients receive prompt and adequate medical care throughout the range of emergency conditions encountered;

(2) that the emergency medical services commission established under IC 16-31-2 shall cooperate with other agencies empowered to license persons engaged in the delivery of health care so as to coordinate the efforts of the commission and other agencies; and

(3) to establish standards and requirements for the furnishing of emergency medical services by persons not licensed or regulated by other appropriate agencies.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-37 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-37
Territorial extent of corporate powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. The powers, authority, and duties conferred on the corporation and the corporation's officers and employees under this chapter extend throughout the county and may extend outside the county on terms and conditions the board prescribes that are consistent with this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-31.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.255-2003, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-1
"Fetal death"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fetal death" refers to a stillbirth.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

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 § 16-41-34-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-2
Education programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The township trustees and the boards of school trustees of the cities and towns shall make provisions in the public schools under their jurisdiction for the illustrative teaching of the following:

(1) The dissemination of diseases by rats, flies, and mosquitoes.

(2) The effects of the dissemination.

(3) The prevention of diseases by the proper selection and consumption of food.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-8
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter, including rules for the following:

(1) Health, sanitation, and safety.

(2) Sewage collection.

(3) Sewage disposal through septic tank absorption fields.

(b) The environmental rules board shall adopt rules under IC 13-14-9 concerning public water supplies required for mobile home communities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 13-1-7-3; 13-1-7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.9; P.L.113-2014, SEC.106; P.L.181-2018, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-237.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-237.2
"Misconduct"
Status: in_force

Sec. 237.2. "Misconduct", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means any of the following acts performed by a qualified medication aide:

(1) Stealing, diverting, or otherwise misusing medication.

(2) Administering medication in a manner that does not comply with IC 16-27.5-4.

(3) Improperly storing medication.

(4) Performing duties outside the qualified medication aide's scope of practice.

(5) Performing duties within a qualified medication aide's scope of practice without adequate training or competency.

(6) Fraudulently procuring or attempting to procure or maintain a qualified medication aide certification, including the following:

(A) Falsely representing facts on an individual's application for certification or renewal of certification under IC 16-27.5-4.

(B) Impersonating another:

(i) individual certified or registered under IC 16-27.5; or

(ii) licensed health care provider.

(C) Allowing another individual to utilize the qualified medication aide's certification.

(D) Providing or receiving prohibited assistance during the state examination.

(7) Obtaining supplies, equipment, or medication from the qualified medication aide's employer for the qualified medication aide's personal use.

(8) Except for payment for services or a nominal token of appreciation or recognition, providing to or accepting from a patient money or property.

(9) Using a patient's personal funds, including entering the patient's financial account information into a device that is not owned by the patient, without:

(A) express knowledge of the qualified medication aide's employer; and

(B) documenting purchases in the patient's chart.

(10) Engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient.

(11) Cohabitating with a patient unless the qualified medication aide:

(A) is a family member of the patient; or

(B) cohabitated with the patient before the qualified medication aide became certified under IC 16-27.5.

(12) Demonstrating actual or potential inability to competently practice as a qualified medication aide due to illness, including a mental or physical condition, or the use of drugs, alcohol, or any other substance.

(13) Possessing an illegal substance in a facility where the qualified medication aide provides services.

(14) Engaging in conduct with a third party that results in abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of patient property.

(15) Engaging in a patient's estate planning activities, including being a power of attorney, guardian, executor, or beneficiary of a patient's estate, unless the qualified medication aide:

(A) is a family member of the patient; or

(B) engaged in the estate planning activities before the qualified medication aide became certified under IC 16-27.5.

(16) Knowingly providing false information to the state department or state surveyor during an investigation or proceeding.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-31-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-31-9-3
Training program guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department shall develop and publish guidelines for training programs that may be used on a voluntary basis by food service establishments to train employees in the approved methods.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-41-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 40 / Section 16-41-40-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-306.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-306.7
"Rape or incest"
Status: in_force

Sec. 306.7. "Rape or incest", for purposes of IC 16-34, means:

(1) sexual intercourse with another person if the other person is related to the person biologically as a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;

(2) rape (IC 35-42-4-1);

(3) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3);

(4) child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7); or

(5) sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9);

even if a person has not been charged with or convicted of the act or offense. The term includes a delinquent act described in subdivisions (2) through (5) that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

As added by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-0.1
Contractual allowances defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. As used in this chapter, "contractual allowances" means the difference between revenue at established rates and amounts realizable from third party payors under contractual agreements.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-22-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-22-9-5
Conditions for exercise of eminent domain
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The county executive or the city legislative body of a city in a county subject to this chapter may acquire by condemnation real property or an interest in real property, including any buildings, structures, or other improvements, immediately adjacent to and necessary for the expansion of a general hospital owned and operated by a nonprofit hospital corporation if the following conditions are met:

(1) The construction of hospital facilities is to begin not more than three (3) years after the date of acquisition by condemnation.

(2) The county executive or the city legislative body finds that the acquisition and expansion is necessary.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31-2-6
Seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may adopt and use a seal, the description of which shall be filed at the office of the secretary of state, which may be used for the authentication of the acts of the commission.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-8(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-8
"Standard charge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "standard charge" means the regular rate established by the diagnostic imaging facility for an item or service provided to a specific group of paying patients. The term includes the following:

(1) Gross charge.

(2) Payer-specific negotiated charge.

(3) De-identified minimum negotiated charge.

(4) De-identified maximum negotiated charge.

(5) Discounted cash price.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-46-16-3
Written report
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Before December 31, 2019, the state department shall deliver a written report to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly that includes:

(1) the strategic plan developed under section 1 of this chapter; and

(2) recommendations on goal implementation and schedule compliance related to the strategic plan developed under section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.33-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-42 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-42
Remodeling and additions to hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. (a) The governing board of the hospital may remodel or construct an addition to a hospital building leased by the hospital under this chapter.

(b) To provide funds for that purpose, the county may issue general obligation aid bonds or the city hospital or city may appropriate money from the city hospital's or city's general fund or other funds available for that purpose if the hospital building is owned by the city hospital or city. The governing board of the hospital may use any funds available to the board if the hospital building is owned by the city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-27.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-13
Complaint investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A personal services agency shall investigate a complaint made by a client, the client's family, or the client's personal representative regarding:

(1) service that is or fails to be furnished; and

(2) lack of respect for the client's property by anyone furnishing services on behalf of the personal services agency.

The personal services agency shall document the complaint and the resolution of the complaint.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-39 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-39
"Brand name"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Brand name", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-35-8-9
Hearing aid assistance program; established; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The hearing aid assistance program is established.

(b) The following eligibility criteria apply for funding through the hearing aid assistance program:

(1) The hearing aid must be:

(A) prescribed for a child by a physician who is licensed under IC 25-22.5; and

(B) prescribed, fitted, and dispensed for the child by an audiologist who is licensed under IC 25-35.6.

(2) The child has not received funding from the fund for a hearing aid for the applicable ear during the previous three (3) years.

As added by P.L.119-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2012, SEC.13; P.L.149-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-10
Epidemics
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The state department may order schools closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.

(b) The state department may order a religious organization closed only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-42-28-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 28 / Section 16-42-28-10
Establishment of workgroup; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The state department shall establish a workgroup to collaborate with in implementing sections 4(a) and 5 of this chapter.

(b) The state department shall designate at least one (1) representative of a local health department from each Indiana congressional district as a member of the workgroup established under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.235-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-28-14.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 16-28-14.5-5
Exceptions to required immunizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a health facility shall not require an employee to receive an immunization under this chapter if:

(1) the health facility:

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

(B) determines that no additional immunization is required;

(2) the immunization is medically contraindicated for the employee;

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

(4) the employee refuses to permit the immunization after being fully informed of the health risks.

As added by P.L.29-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-41-18-2
Hemophilia
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "hemophilia" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-14.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-34-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-34-4-2
"Down syndrome"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal disorder associated with an extra chromosome 21 or an effective trisomy for chromosome 21.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-11
Custody of children of unknown parentage; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person who assumes custody of a child of unknown parentage shall report immediately to the local health officer.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-16-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-47-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-47-1-1
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the state personnel department.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23.5-1-3
"Board of commissioners"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Board of commissioners" includes, in the case of a county having a consolidated city, the city-county council.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-41-44-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 44 / Section 16-41-44-6
Construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. This chapter may not be construed to create a presumption as to the source of a substance detected in a property's water supply.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 16-39-7.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 16-39-7.1-4
Court orders regarding access to records
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A court, upon a showing of good cause, may issue an order authorizing a person to:

(1) view or copy a photograph or video recording; and

(2) listen to or copy an audio recording;

of an autopsy, and may prescribe any restrictions or stipulations that the court considers appropriate.

(b) In determining good cause, the court shall consider:

(1) whether the disclosure is necessary for the public evaluation of governmental performance;

(2) the seriousness of the intrusion into the family's right to privacy;

(3) whether the disclosure of the photograph, video recording, or audio recording is by the least intrusive means available; and

(4) the availability of similar information in other public records, regardless of form.

(c) In all cases, the viewing, copying, listening to, or other handling of a photograph or video or audio recording of an autopsy must be under the direct supervision of the physician who is the custodian of the record.

As added by P.L.271-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-40 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-40
Audit of funds; bond of officers and employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. The state board of accounts may supervise and audit the funds of the authority. Any officer or employee of the authority authorized to receive or disburse funds or negotiable securities of the authority shall execute a bond of a surety or guaranty corporation qualified to do business in Indiana and payable to the state in an amount determined by the board. The bond must be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the officer's or employee's duties and the accounting for all money and property under the officer's or employee's control. The cost of bonds shall be paid by the authority. The records of the authority are public records.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-33 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-33
Transfer of licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. A license to engage in the operation of a mobile home community is transferable only with the consent of the state department. The state department may, upon application, cancel a license issued for the operation of a mobile home community and issue a new license to the transferee for the balance of the license period.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-39.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-42-23-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 23 / Section 16-42-23-6
Regulation of use, sale, prescription, manufacture, or distribution within state
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Amygdalin (laetrile) is not a drug or a controlled substance under Indiana statutes governing the use, manufacture, or distribution of drugs and controlled substances within Indiana.

(b) A physician may prescribe amygdalin (laetrile) under this chapter as a treatment that may be prescribed under IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(f).

(c) The state department and the Indiana board of pharmacy may regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of amygdalin (laetrile) for use within Indiana only to ensure that the substance is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of IC 16-42-3.

(d) The state department may not adopt a rule that prohibits the use of amygdalin (laetrile) in a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a health care facility licensed by the state department.

(e) The Indiana board of pharmacy may not adopt a rule that prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or sale of amygdalin (laetrile) by a person or in any place licensed by the Indiana board of pharmacy.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-8-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-168.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-168.5
"Health system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 168.5. "Health system", for purposes of IC 16-18-4, means:

(1) a parent corporation of one (1) or more hospitals, and any entity affiliated with the parent corporation; or

(2) a hospital and any entity affiliated with the hospital;

through ownership, governance, or membership.

As added by P.L.99-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-7
Committee duties; authority; findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The statewide maternal mortality review committee shall review all cases of maternal death reported to the statewide maternal mortality review committee under section 6 of this chapter.

(b) The statewide maternal mortality review committee may do any of the following concerning each case reported to the statewide maternal mortality review committee:

(1) Review medical records and other relevant data as set forth in section 8(a) of this chapter.

(2) Contact family members and other affected or involved persons to collect data.

(3) Consult with relevant experts to evaluate the records and data described in subdivisions (1) and (2).

(4) Make determinations regarding the factors contributing to maternal morbidities and maternal mortalities and the preventability of maternal morbidities and maternal mortalities.

(5) Identify, if applicable, public health and clinical health interventions to improve systems of care and enhance coordination.

(6) Develop recommendations for the prevention of maternal morbidities and maternal mortalities.

(7) Disseminate findings and recommendations as required under this chapter.

(c) The statewide maternal mortality review committee's findings for each case must be maintained in a data collection form developed by the statewide maternal mortality review coordinator under IC 16-50-2-2.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.65-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-3
Management of local health departments
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A local board of health shall manage each local health department established under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-5
Membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The following individuals serve as ex officio voting members of the council:

(1) The director of the office of Medicaid policy and planning or the director's designee.

(2) The commissioner of the department of insurance or the commissioner's designee.

(3) The chief operating officer of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition or the officer's designee.

(b) Before September 1, 2023, the governor shall appoint the following voting members:

(1) A representative from a research university in Indiana that receives grant funding for rare disease research.

(2) A registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 with experience treating rare diseases.

(3) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 with experience treating rare diseases.

(4) A hospital administrator from a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 that provides care to individuals diagnosed with a rare disease.

(5) Two (2) patients who have a rare disease.

(6) A caregiver of an individual with a rare disease.

(7) A representative of a rare disease patient organization that operates in Indiana.

(8) A pharmacist with experience dispensing drugs used to treat rare diseases.

(9) A representative of the biopharmaceutical industry.

(10) A representative of a health carrier as defined by IC 27-1-46-3.

(11) A member of the scientific community who is engaged in rare disease research, which may include a medical researcher with experience conducting research on rare diseases.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-21
License violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly violates section 5 of this chapter or violates a condition on which the person is granted a license commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-8(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.246.
Ind. Code § 16-46-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-46-3-2
Consultant and advisory services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department and the Indiana state board of education shall jointly work out a program under which the services of all doctors, nurses, dentists, sanitary engineers, and other specialists of the state department shall be made available to public and other schools accredited by the Indiana state board of education for consultant and advisory services in matters pertaining to the following:

(1) School nursing.

(2) Obtaining the services of physicians and dentists for schools.

(3) Sanitation of school buildings and grounds.

(4) Health.

(5) Physical education.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-2
Contaminated sharp
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "contaminated sharp" means an object that meets the following conditions:

(1) Is capable of cutting or penetrating the skin.

(2) Has been in contact with blood or body fluids.

(b) The term includes a hypodermic or suture needle, syringe, scalpel blade, pipette, lancet, or broken glass.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-35-9.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 9.2 / Section 16-35-9.2-2
Approval of information; website information
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall do the following:

(1) Approve the information identified under section 1 of this chapter for use by:

(A) health care facilities and health care providers that furnish prenatal care or genetic counseling to expectant parents who receive a prenatal test result for Down syndrome or any other condition diagnosed prenatally; and

(B) parents of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome or any other condition diagnosed prenatally.

(2) Make available the information identified under section 1 of this chapter on the state department's website.

As added by P.L.63-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-16
Animal control
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) This section does not apply to feral cats that are caught and released as part of a spay and neuter program designed to reduce the number of feral cats in the area.

(b) Domestic animals and house pets may not be permitted to run at large or commit a nuisance within the limits of a mobile home community.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.15; P.L.182-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-148.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-148.5
"Gift"
Status: in_force

Sec. 148.5. "Gift", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-8.

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.185.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-9
Removal of member from office
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A member of the governing board may be removed from office for neglect of duty, incompetency, inability to perform duties, or other good cause by an order of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the county in which the authority is located, subject to the procedure in subsection (b).

(b) A complaint may be filed by any person against a member setting forth the charges preferred. The cause shall be placed on the advanced calendar and be tried as other civil causes are tried by the court without the intervention of a jury. If the charges are sustained, the court shall declare the office vacant. A change of venue from the judge shall be granted upon motion, but a change of venue from the county may not be taken.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-9
Lead-safe work practices training program
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state department shall, not later than July 1, 2009, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a lead-safe work practices training program for contractors, renovators, and remodelers who:

(1) perform work on housing units that were built before 1978; and

(2) disturb lead-based paint in the housing units.

(b) The rules adopted under subsection (a) must:

(1) be consistent with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Safe Housing Rule requirements for lead safe work practices training (24 CFR 35.1330(a)(4)); and

(2) provide for training courses taught in English and Spanish.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-31-3.5-1
Definitions; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

(b) "Emergency medical dispatching" means the reception, evaluation, processing, and provision of dispatch life support, management of requests for emergency medical assistance, and participation in ongoing evaluation and improvement of the emergency medical dispatch process. This process includes identifying the nature of the request, prioritizing the severity of the request, dispatching the necessary resources, providing medical aid and safety instructions to the callers, and coordinating the responding resources as needed, but does not include call routing itself.

(c) "Emergency medical dispatch agency" means any person that provides emergency medical dispatching for emergency medical assistance.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.68-2009, SEC.2; P.L.77-2012, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-11
Gifts, legacies, devises, and conveyances
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The director, subject to IC 4-24-3, may receive, for the use of the center, gifts, legacies, devises, and conveyances of real and personal property that may be made, given, or granted to or for the center or in the center's name.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-41-13-2
Presentation of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who:

(1) picks up or transports a body for disposition; and

(2) has received notice of a communicable disease under this chapter;

shall present the notice described in section 1 of this chapter to the embalmer, funeral director, or other person taking possession of the body.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-9(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-3
Physician board member
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. One (1) member of the governing board may be a licensed physician.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-33-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 33 / Section 16-41-33-7
State funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Local departments of health, including the department of a health and hospital corporation, are eligible to receive state funds appropriated by the general assembly only if, after allocation by the state agency and before receipt of those state funds, a local appropriation for vector control is made by the appropriate local health agency.

(b) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to govern the application for and the distribution of any state funds appropriated for this purpose, according to the need and proper utilization.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-25-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-25-3-4
Requirements for license or approval; tax warrant list
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) To obtain a license or approval under this chapter, the hospice program owned or operated by the applicant must:

(1) meet the minimum standards for certification under the Medicare program (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and comply with the regulations for hospices under 42 CFR 418.1 et seq.; or

(2) be certified by the Medicare program.

(b) If the department of state revenue notifies the department that a person is on the most recent tax warrant list, the department shall not issue or renew the person's license until:

(1) the person provides to the department a statement from the department of state revenue indicating that the person's tax warrant has been satisfied; or

(2) the department receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.172-2011, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-32-3.5-8
Care or supervision of service animal
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A public accommodation is not responsible for the care or supervision of a service animal.

As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-8
Birth problems registry; reporting forms; autism spectrum disorder exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall establish a birth problems registry for the purpose of recording all cases of birth problems that occur in Indiana residents and compiling necessary and appropriate information concerning those cases, as determined by the state department, in order to:

(1) conduct epidemiologic and environmental studies and to apply appropriate preventive and control measures;

(2) except for an autism spectrum disorder, inform the parents of children with birth problems:

(A) at the time of discharge from the hospital; or

(B) if a birth problem is diagnosed during a physician or hospital visit that occurs before the child is:

(i) except as provided in item (ii), three (3) years of age at the time of diagnosis; or

(ii) five (5) years of age at the time of diagnosis if the disorder is a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

about physicians care facilities, and appropriate community resources, including local step ahead agencies and the infants and toddlers with disabilities program (IC 12-12.7-2);

(3) except as provided in subsection (d), inform:

(A) the individual with problems at any age; or

(B) the individual's parent;

at the time of diagnosis, if the individual's disorder is an autism spectrum disorder, about physicians and appropriate state and community resources, including local step ahead agencies and the infants and toddlers with disabilities program (IC 12-12.7-2); or

(4) inform citizens regarding programs designed to prevent or reduce birth problems.

(b) The state department shall record in the birth problems registry:

(1) all data concerning birth problems of children that are provided from the certificate of live birth;

(2) any additional information that may be provided by an individual or entity described in section 7(a) of this chapter concerning a birth problem that is:

(A) published in a list by the state department; and

(B) recognized:

(i) after the child is discharged from the hospital as a newborn;

(ii) before the child is five (5) years of age if the child is diagnosed with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(iii) before the child is three (3) years of age for any diagnosis not specified in items (ii) and (iv); and

(iv) at any age if the individual is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder; and

(3) information reported to the state department by the office of the secretary under IC 12-12-9-3 concerning a child who is less than five (5) years of age and diagnosed with a visual impairment or blindness.

(c) The state department shall provide a physician and a local health department with necessary forms for reporting under this chapter.

(d) Concerning an individual who is at least eight (8) years of age and diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, the state department is not required to do any of the following:

(1) Report information to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(2) Confirm the individual's diagnosis.

(3) Verbally inform an individual of the information set forth in subsection (a)(3).

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.93-2001, SEC.5; P.L.11-2002, SEC.1; P.L.28-2004, SEC.138; P.L.17-2004, SEC.6; P.L.2-2005, SEC.57; P.L.93-2006, SEC.14; P.L.188-2013, SEC.20; P.L.141-2014, SEC.20; P.L.130-2018, SEC.83; P.L.218-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-24
"Armed forces of the United States"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Armed forces of the United States", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-31-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 31 / Section 16-41-31-5
Food preparation and handling and sanitation rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for food preparation and handling and sanitation in bed and breakfast establishments.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(3).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-354 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-354
"Transfer station"
Status: reserved

Sec. 354. "Transfer station", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a place, a premises, or an establishment where milk or milk products are transferred directly from one (1) transport tank to another.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-47 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-47
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-13
Costs of care or treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The court shall determine what part of the cost of care or treatment ordered by the court, if any, the individual with a communicable disease can pay and whether there are other available sources of public or private funding responsible for payment of the individual's care or treatment. The individual with a communicable disease shall provide the court documents and other information necessary to determine financial ability. If the individual with a communicable disease cannot pay the full cost of care and other sources of public or private funding responsible for payment of the individual's care or treatment are not available, the county is responsible for the cost. If the individual with a communicable disease:

(1) provides inaccurate or misleading information; or

(2) later becomes able to pay the full cost of care;

the individual with a communicable disease becomes liable to the county for costs paid by the county.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the costs incurred by the county under this chapter are limited to the costs incurred under section 1.5 of this chapter.

(c) However, subsection (b) does not relieve the county of the responsibility for the costs of an individual with a communicable disease who is ordered by the court under this chapter to a county facility.

(d) Costs, other than costs described in subsections (b) and (c) that are incurred by the county for care ordered by the court under this chapter, shall be reimbursed by the state under IC 16-21-7 to the extent funds have been appropriated for reimbursement.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.138-2006, SEC.10; P.L.112-2020, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-22-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-22-11-4
Conditions of hospital operation upon receipt of county aid
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A hospital that receives financial assistance under this chapter:

(1) shall be operated for the benefit of all of the inhabitants of the county without discrimination;

(2) must have reasonable rates and charges for service that apply to all inhabitants of the county; and

(3) may extend the privileges and use of the hospital to persons residing outside of the county upon terms and conditions the board prescribes by rules and regulations.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-19
Custodian of hospital money; receipts and disbursements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The county treasurer is custodian of hospital money collected by the treasurer or deposited with the treasurer by the superintendent and shall disburse the money only upon warrant issued by the county auditor. The hospital money shall be known as the county tuberculosis hospital fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 16-42-26.5-1
"Eligible facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible facility" means an entity that operates under the Federalwide Assurance for the Protection of Human Subjects in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 289(a) and 45 CFR 46.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-21-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-21-4-2
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-10.2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.205-2019, SEC.19; P.L.130-2021, SEC.9. Expired 7-1-2022 by P.L.130-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-8
Meetings open; executive sessions; confidentiality statements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), meetings of a local child fatality review team are open to the public.

(b) Meetings of a local child fatality review team that involve confidential records or identifying information regarding the death of a child that is confidential under state or federal law must be held as executive sessions.

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

(1) attends a meeting of the local child fatality review team; and

(2) is not a member of the local child fatality review team;

shall sign a confidentiality statement prepared by the state child fatality review coordinator under IC 16-49-5-2. The chairperson of the local child fatality review team shall keep all confidentiality statements signed under this subsection.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-44-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-44-3-1
Accuracy of octane labeling; program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To ensure uniformity among the requirements for motor fuels in Indiana, this chapter establishes a program to assure the accuracy of the octane labeling of motor fuels.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-19
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 16 of 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.20.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23.5-1-10
"Indiana University hospitals"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Indiana University hospitals" refers to the hospitals described in IC 16-23.5-3-1.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-4.5
"Laboratory animal carcasses, body parts, blood and body fluids, and bedding"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "laboratory animal carcasses, body parts, blood and body fluids, and bedding" means carcasses, body parts, blood and blood products in liquid or semiliquid form, and bedding of animals that have been intentionally or are suspected of having been exposed to pathogens in:

(1) research;

(2) production of biologicals;

(3) the in vivo testing of pharmaceuticals; or

(4) other procedures.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-7
Release of records; necessary findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court may order the release of the patient's mental health record if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(1) other reasonable methods of obtaining the information are not available or would not be effective; and

(2) the need for disclosure outweighs the potential harm to the patient. In weighing the potential harm to the patient, the court shall consider the impact of disclosure on the provider-patient privilege and the patient's rehabilitative process.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-49-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49-1-4
"County child fatality review team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "County child fatality review team" means a child fatality review team established by a child fatality committee under IC 16-49-2 for a county.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 16-41-18.2-1
Collaboration in educating the public on Alzheimer's disease
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall collaborate with a national Alzheimer's disease and dementia organization in educating the public about the following concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia:

(1) The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

(2) Personal risk factors.

(3) Options for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

(4) Populations with elevated risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

(b) The state department shall identify additional partners to collaborate with in educating the public about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including any of the following:

(1) Local health departments.

(2) The division of aging.

(3) Employer wellness programs.

(4) Health care providers, including hospitals.

(5) Health insurers.

(6) Nonprofit organizations.

(7) Community organizations.

As added by P.L.19-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-4
Reporting confirmed cases of chronic disease; information used; Medicaid chronic disease data
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The following persons may report confirmed cases of chronic disease to the chronic disease registry:

(1) Physicians.

(2) Hospitals.

(3) Medical laboratories.

(4) Public and private third party payers.

(b) A person who reports information to the state chronic disease registry under this section may use:

(1) information submitted to any other public or private chronic disease registry; or

(2) information required to be filed with federal, state, or local agencies;

when completing a report under this chapter. However, the state department may require additional, definitive information.

(c) The office of Medicaid policy and planning shall provide data concerning services for chronic diseases reimbursed by the state Medicaid program to the chronic disease registry. The office shall work with the state department to identify the data available and to determine a means to transmit the information to assist the state department in data collection for the chronic disease registry.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.13-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-5
Requirements to operate a program
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Before a qualified entity may operate a program in a county, the following shall occur:

(1) The local health officer or the executive director must declare to the executive body of the county or the legislative body of the municipality the following:

(A) There is an epidemic of hepatitis C or HIV.

(B) That the primary mode of transmission of hepatitis C or HIV in the county is through intravenous drug use.

(C) That a syringe exchange program is medically appropriate as part of a comprehensive public health response.

(2) The legislative body of the municipality or the executive body of the county must do the following:

(A) Conduct a public hearing that allows for public testimony.

(B) Take official action adopting the declarations under subdivision (1) by the local health officer or the executive director in consideration of the public health for the area and, if the program complies with section 6 of this chapter and is within the jurisdictional limits of the county or municipality that the body represents, either:

(i) approve the operation of the program; or

(ii) submit a request under subdivision (3) to the state health commissioner.

(3) The legislative body of the municipality or the executive body of the county that took official action under subdivision (2) either:

(A) notifies the state health commissioner of the body's actions under subdivision (2), including:

(i) the period of time considered medically appropriate for the program;

(ii) whether a renewal or an extension of the program can occur; and

(iii) other measures taken concerning the epidemic that have proven ineffective; or

(B) if the body does not approve the operation of a program under subdivision (2)(B)(i) and submits a request under subdivision (2)(B)(ii), request that the state health commissioner declare a public health emergency and approve the operation of a program.

(4) If subdivision (3)(B) applies, the state health commissioner has declared a public health emergency for the county or municipality and approved the operation of a program.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-1.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-1.6
"Abortion inducing drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.6. "Abortion inducing drug" means a medicine, drug, or substance prescribed or dispensed with the intent of terminating a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with the knowledge that the termination will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the fetus. The term includes the off-label use of a drug known to have abortion inducing properties if the drug is prescribed with the intent of causing an abortion.

As added by P.L.136-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-218.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-218.5
"Maternal mortality"
Status: in_force

Sec. 218.5. "Maternal mortality", for purposes of IC 16-50, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-50-1-2.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-3
"Alternative program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "alternative program" means a voluntary, nondisciplinary substance abuse recovery program approved by a state EMS authority.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-58 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-58
Duties of the controller upon receiving notice from the bond bank of the corporation's failure to pay certain obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. (a) Upon receiving notice from the bond bank that the corporation has failed to pay when due the principal of or interest on the obligations of the corporation then held, owned by, or arising from an agreement with the bond bank, the controller of the county in which the corporation is established shall do the following:

(1) Reduce the amount of any revenues, other money, or property that are pledged to pay the obligations, that:

(A) are held, possessed, maintained, controlled, or otherwise in the custody of the county in which the corporation is established or a department, an agency, or an instrumentality of the county in which the corporation is established; and

(B) would otherwise be available for distribution to the corporation under any other law;

by an amount equal to the amount of the unpaid obligations.

(2) Pay the amount by which the revenues, other money, or property that are pledged to pay the obligations is reduced under subdivision (1) to the bond bank to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds or other obligations of the bond bank directly related to the applicable defaulted obligations of the corporation.

(3) Notify the corporation that the revenues, other money, or property, which would otherwise be available for distribution to the corporation, has been reduced by an amount necessary to satisfy all or part of the unpaid obligations to the bond bank.

(b) Any reductions under subsection (a) must be used only for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the bonds or other obligations of the bond bank that are directly related to the applicable defaulted obligations of the corporation and that the bond bank has failed to pay and for no other purpose.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the corporation has no legal or equitable right to any revenues, other money, or property that are pledged to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds or other obligations of the bond bank, which are held, possessed, maintained, controlled or otherwise in the custody of any other political subdivision of the state, or any department, agency, or instrumentality of a political subdivision of the state, that would otherwise be available for distribution to the political subdivision, until:

(1) any reduction permitted under this section has been applied; and

(2) the revenues, other money, or property have been or are required to be distributed to and received by the corporation.

(d) This section shall be interpreted liberally so that the county, in which the corporation is established, shall, to the extent permitted under Indiana law, ensure that the obligations of the corporation held or owned by or arising from an agreement with the bond bank, are paid when due. However, this section does not create a debt of the state or any other political subdivision.

(e) The withholding of a payment from or the reduction of a payment to the corporation and the payment to the bond bank under this section must not adversely affect the validity of the obligation of the corporation in default.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-5
Collection and publication of data
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state department shall, in cooperation with other state agencies, collect data under this chapter and make the data available on the state department's website.

(b) The data made available under subsection (a) must include for each county the following information concerning children who are less than seven (7) years of age:

(1) The number of children who received a blood lead test.

(2) The number of children who had a blood test result of at least ten (10) micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood.

(3) The number of children identified under subdivision (2) who received a blood test to confirm that they had lead poisoning.

(4) The number of children identified under subdivision (3) who had lead poisoning.

(5) The number of children identified under subdivision (4) who had a blood test result of less than ten (10) micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood.

(6) The average number of days taken to confirm a blood lead test.

(7) The number of risk assessments performed for children identified under subdivision (4) and the average number of days taken to perform the risk assessment.

(8) The number of housing units in which risk assessments performed under subdivision (7) documented lead hazards as defined by 40 CFR 745.

(9) The number of housing units identified under subdivision (8) that were covered by orders issued under IC 13-14-10-2 or by another governmental authority to eliminate lead hazards.

(10) The number of housing units identified under subdivision (9) for which lead hazards have been eliminated within thirty (30) days, three (3) months, and six (6) months.

As added by P.L.135-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.147-2023, SEC.25; P.L.96-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-282.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-282.2
"Physician last in attendance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 282.2. (a) "Physician last in attendance" means the individual who pronounced the time of death for a deceased individual.

(b) For purposes of IC 16-37-3, the term includes an individual who holds any medical license issued under IC 25-22.5.

As added by P.L.156-2011, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-4
Bedding sold by court order; application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter does not apply to any articles of bedding sold under court order.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-32-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-32-2-4
Per diem
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The members of the committee shall be reimbursed for expenses at a rate equal to that of state employees on a per diem basis by the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-11.5-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.232; P.L.5-1993, SEC.245; P.L.141-2006, SEC.87; P.L.122-2026, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-32-3.5-4
Service animal modification
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A public accommodation shall modify policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability.

As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-106.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-106.6
"Elevated blood lead level"
Status: in_force

Sec. 106.6. "Elevated blood lead level", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means a blood lead level of at least ten (10) micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-105.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-105.9
"Electronic health record"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.9. "Electronic health record", for purposes of IC 16-39-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-9-1.5.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-8
"Sale"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "sale" means every sale and includes the following:

(1) Manufacturing, processing, transporting, handling, packing, or any other production, preparation, or repackaging.

(2) Exposure, offer, or any other proffer.

(3) Holding, storing, or any other possession.

(4) Dispensing, giving, delivering, or any other supplying.

(5) Applying, administering, or any other using.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-26
"Assembly"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. "Assembly", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-22-4-4
Tax levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The county officers may, in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41, levy a tax on all taxable property within the county to provide money for a fund established under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-15-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-23-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-23-5-3
Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

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

(1) has a pecuniary interest in; or

(2) derives a profit from;

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

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-1-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-13
Recorded name of child born out of wedlock
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A child born out of wedlock shall be recorded:

(1) under the name of the mother; or

(2) as directed in a paternity affidavit executed under section 2.1 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.66; P.L.133-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-31-6.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 16-31-6.5-2
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A licensed physician.

(2) A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a birthing center.

(3) A person providing health care in a hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a birthing center licensed under IC 16-21.

(4) A person or entity certified under IC 16-31-3.

As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.12; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-28-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-28-11-1
Payment of fines and fees; deposit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as provided in IC 16-28-7-4, fines or fees required to be paid under this article shall be paid directly to the director who shall deposit the fines or fees in the state general fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-27.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.218-1999, SEC.2; P.L.143-2025, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-163.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-163.6
"Health care services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 163.6. "Health care services", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-2.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-214 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-214
"Locker plant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 214. "Locker plant", for purposes of IC 16-42, means a location or an establishment in which space in individual lockers is rented to individuals for the storage of food at not more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit and that has at least one (1) of the following facilities:

(1) A chill room.

(2) Sharp freezing facilities.

(3) Facilities for cutting, preparing, wrapping, and packaging meats and meat products, fruits, and vegetables.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-22-1; 16-6-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-167.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-167.8
"Health maintenance organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 167.8. "Health maintenance organization", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-3.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-138.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-138.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.45-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-22-2.5-3
Removal of member
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A member of a governing board who violates this chapter may be removed from the governing board by action of the board.

(b) The county executive may not:

(1) reappoint to a governing board; or

(2) appoint to a governing board;

an individual who violated this chapter while serving or after serving as a member of a governing board.

As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.11-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-111 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-111
"Emergency medical service facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 111. "Emergency medical service facility", for purposes of IC 16-31 and IC 16-41, means those facilities that are licensed and operated under IC 16-21-2 and that are equipped, prepared, and staffed to provide medical care for emergency patients.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-39-2 part; 16-1-45-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-18
Transfer of revenue to community health clinic in certain counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) This section applies to a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000).

(b) Each year the county fiscal officer shall transfer to the community health clinic located in the county an amount equal to the revenue raised from a property tax rate of one hundred sixty-seven thousandths of one cent ($0.00167) for each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of the taxable property in the county.

(c) The transfer shall be made in four (4) equal installments before the end of January, April, July, and October. The transfer shall be made without the necessity of an appropriation.

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.128. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.164; P.L.170-2002, SEC.100; P.L.119-2012, SEC.127; P.L.104-2022, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-13
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Beginning January 1, 2024, the council shall submit an annual report to the governor and the legislative council not later than June 15. The report submitted to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(b) The report required in subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) A summary of the council's activities and progress.

(2) Recommendations of the council to the governor and the general assembly on ways to address the needs of people living with rare diseases.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-44-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-44-3-11
Violation of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person violates this chapter if the person does any of the following:

(1) Markets a motor fuel without properly labeling the octane number (antiknock index) of the motor fuel in conformance with the octane posting requirements contained in 16 CFR Part 306 and issued under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 2801).

(2) Submits:

(A) incorrect;

(B) misleading; or

(C) false information;

regarding the registration of a motor fuel or a motor fuel outlet.

(3) Hinders or obstructs the state department in the enforcement of this chapter.

(4) Markets a motor fuel that is not in compliance with this chapter.

(5) Markets a motor fuel at an outlet that is not registered by the person under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-23-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-23-2-5
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The members of the board of governors serve without compensation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-8-1(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-32-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-32-5-2
"Qualified recipient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified recipient" means a recipient who has a disability and meets the eligibility requirements for receipt of an anatomical gift regardless of the use of the following:

(1) Individuals or entities available to support and assist the recipient with an anatomical gift or transplantation.

(2) Auxiliary aids and services (as defined in IC 22-9-5-1).

(3) Reasonable modifications to the policies, practices, or procedures of a covered entity, including modifications that allow for:

(A) communication with one (1) or more individuals or entities available to support or assist with the recipient's care after surgery or transplantation; or

(B) consideration of the availability of such individuals or entities when determining whether the recipient is able to comply with medical requirements following transplantation.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-18
Legend drug injection devices; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A person may not possess with intent to:

(1) violate this chapter; or

(2) commit an offense described in IC 35-48-4;

a hypodermic syringe or needle or an instrument adapted for the use of a controlled substance or legend drug by injection in a human being.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-3(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 1, 10, and 13 of this chapter by P.L.99-1994 do not apply to a living will declaration executed before July 1, 1994.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.315.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-5
Mobile home community
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "mobile home community" means one (1) or more parcels of land:

(1) that are subdivided and contain individual lots that are leased or otherwise contracted;

(2) that are owned, operated, or under the control of one (1) or more persons; and

(3) on which a total of at least five (5) mobile homes, manufactured homes, or industrialized residential structures are located for the purpose of being occupied as principal residences.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) All real and personal property used in the operation of the mobile home community.

(2) A single parcel of land.

(3) Contiguous but separately owned parcels of land that are jointly operated.

(4) Parcels of land:

(A) that are separated by other parcels of land; and

(B) that are:

(i) jointly operated; and

(ii) connected by a private road.

(5) One (1) or more parcels of land, if at least two (2) of the mobile homes, manufactured homes, or industrialized residential structures located on the land are:

(A) accessible from a private road or interconnected private roads;

(B) served by a common water distribution system; or

(C) served by a common sewer or septic system.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.8; P.L.1-2007, SEC.140; P.L.168-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-22-4-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12-15-4 part; 16-12-15-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-170 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-170
"High risk activity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 170. "High risk activity", for purposes of IC 16-41-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-1(b).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-10.5-8.5(b); 16-1-10.5-11.6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 23 / Section 16-42-23-2
Disciplinary action against attending physician
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A physician may not be subjected to disciplinary action by the medical licensing board of Indiana for prescribing or administering amygdalin (laetrile) to a patient under the physician's care as an adjunct to recognized, customary, or accepted modes of therapy in the treatment of a malignancy, a disease, an illness, or a physical condition if the patient has signed the written informed request as set forth in section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-6
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31.5-11-2
Submission of uniform data
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the coordinated data base on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including the following:

(1) Identifying information.

(2) Licensure data.

(3) Significant investigatory information.

(4) Adverse actions against an individual's license.

(5) An indicator that an individual's privilege to practice is restricted, suspended, or revoked.

(6) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participants.

(7) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reasons for such denial.

(8) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-5
Programs of center
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The center shall provide the following:

(1) Educational diagnosis, needs assessment, evaluation, short term remediation, reassessment, referral, and follow-up, in cooperation with other agencies or institutions, necessary to assure continuity of services and proper placement.

(2) Short term training and retraining allowable within the confines of the client's stay to permit the client to achieve maximum potential to benefit from the services of the receiving agency or institution.

(3) Reassessment of clients whose behavioral needs, family structure, or services available at a receiving agency or institution change to the extent that the original assessment of the client's needs are no longer descriptive or useful to the client, the client's family, or the receiving agency or institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-36-1.5-6
Compliance with chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. In order to comply with this chapter, a mental health provider needs to obtain only one (1) consent for mental health services for a patient while admitted in or treated as an outpatient at the main facility or a clinic of any of the following:

(1) A psychiatric hospital (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-270).

(2) A hospital (as defined in IC 16-18-2-179(b)).

(3) A community mental health center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-78).

As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.149-1997, SEC.5; P.L.145-2026, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-187.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-187.2
"Incremental fee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 187.2. "Incremental fee", for purposes of IC 16-21-10, means a part of the hospital assessment fee designated for the use of funding the healthy Indiana plan.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.138. Amended by P.L.30-2016, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-3
Exemption from food establishment requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The production and sale of food products by a home based vendor in accordance with this chapter are exempt from the requirements of this title that apply to food establishments.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-9
Removal; grounds
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A member of a city board of health may be removed by the appointing authority if the board member does any of the following:

(1) Is absent from three (3) consecutive regular board meetings.

(2) Is absent from four (4) regular board meetings in a calendar year.

(3) Fails to perform the statutory duties of the office.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-15(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.7 / Section 16-25-4.7-1
"Community based palliative care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "community based palliative care" means patient centered and family focused palliative care that is provided in a location that the patient considers to be the patient's home.

As added by P.L.44-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-42-22-3
"Customer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "customer" means the individual for whom a prescription is written or electronically transmitted or the individual's representative.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.204-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-2
"Other severe disability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "other severe disability" means a severe physical disability or developmental delay that results from injury, infection, or disease, is chronic in nature, and requires long term health care.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-16
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) This section does not apply to section 3 of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) 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.20. Amended by P.L.174-2021, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-28-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-28-8-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.179-1993, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-42-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-42-2-5
Poisonous or deleterious substances; regulations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Any added poisonous or deleterious substance, any food additive, any pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity or any color additive, with respect to any particular use or intended use, are considered unsafe for the purpose of application of:

(1) section 2(a)(2) of this chapter with respect to any food;

(2) IC 16-42-3-3(1) through IC 16-42-3-3(5) with respect to any drug or device; or

(3) IC 16-42-4-2(1) with respect to any cosmetic;

unless there is in effect a rule under IC 16-42-1-2 or this section limiting the quantity of the substance and unless the use or intended use of the substance conforms to the terms prescribed by rule. While the rules regarding the substance are in effect, a food, drug, or cosmetic is not, by reason of bearing or containing the substance in accordance with the rules, to be considered adulterated within the meaning of section 2(a)(1) of this chapter, IC 16-42-3-3(1) through IC 16-42-3-3(5), or IC 16-42-4-2(1).

(b) The state department may, whenever public health or other considerations in Indiana require and upon the state department's own motion or upon the petition of an interested party, adopt, amend, or repeal rules (whether or not in accordance with regulations promulgated under the Federal Act) that do the following:

(1) Prescribe tolerances for any of the following:

(A) Any added, poisonous, or deleterious substances.

(B) Food additives.

(C) Pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities.

(D) Color additives.

This includes zero tolerances and exemptions from tolerances in the case of pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities.

(2) Prescribe the conditions under which a food additive or a color additive may be safely used and exemptions where the food additive or color additive is to be used solely for investigational or experimental purposes.

(c) It is incumbent upon an interested party who petitions that a rule be adopted under subsection (b) to establish, by data submitted to the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent, that:

(1) a necessity exists for the rule; and

(2) the rule's effect will not be detrimental to the public health.

(d) If the data furnished by an interested party who petitions that a rule be adopted under subsection (b) is not sufficient to allow the state department to determine whether the rule should be adopted, the state department may require additional data to be submitted. Failure to comply with such a request is sufficient grounds to deny the request.

(e) In adopting, amending, or repealing rules regarding such substances, the state department shall consider, among other relevant factors, the following items that are required to be furnished by the interested party who petitions for the adoption of a rule, if any:

(1) The name and all pertinent information concerning the substance, including if available the following:

(A) The chemical identity and composition of the substance.

(B) A statement of the conditions of the proposed use, including directions, recommendations, and suggestions, and specimens of proposed labeling.

(C) All relevant data bearing on the physical or other technical effect and the quantity required to produce that effect.

(2) The probable composition of any substance formed in or on a food, drug, or cosmetic resulting from the use of that substance.

(3) The probable consumption of the substance in the diet of man and animals, taking into account any chemically or pharmacologically related substance in the diet.

(4) Safety factors that, in the opinion of experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of the substances for the use for which the substances are proposed to be used, are generally recognized as appropriate for the use of animal experimentation data.

(5) The availability of any needed practicable methods of analysis for determining the identity and quantity of the following:

(A) The substance in or on an article.

(B) Any substance formed in or on such article because of the use of that substance.

(C) The pure substance and all intermediates and impurities.

(6) Facts supporting a contention that the proposed use of the substance will serve a useful purpose.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-29-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-39-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-39-1-1
Right of access; written requests; deadline for complying with written requests
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to all health records except mental health records, which are governed by IC 16-39-2, IC 16-39-3, and IC 16-39-4.

(b) This article applies to all health records, except:

(1) records regarding communicable diseases, which are governed by IC 16-41-8-1; or

(2) records regarding alcohol and other drug abuse patient records, which are governed by 42 CFR, Part 2.

(c) On written request and reasonable notice, a provider shall supply to a patient the health records possessed by the provider concerning the patient. Subject to 15 U.S.C. 7601 et seq. and 16 CFR Part 315, information regarding contact lenses must be given using the following guidelines:

(1) After the release of a patient from an initial fitting and follow-up period of not more than six (6) months, the contact lens prescription must be released to the patient at the patient's request.

(2) A prescription released under subdivision (1) must contain all information required to properly duplicate the contact lenses.

(3) A contact lens prescription must include the following:

(A) An expiration date of one (1) year.

(B) The number of refills permitted.

(4) Instructions for use must be consistent with:

(A) recommendations of the contact lens manufacturer;

(B) clinical practice guidelines; and

(C) the professional judgment of the prescribing optometrist or physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

After the release of a contact lens prescription under this subsection, liability for future fittings or dispensing of contact lenses under the original prescription lies with the dispensing company or practitioner.

(d) On a patient's written request and reasonable notice, a provider shall furnish to the patient or the patient's designee the following:

(1) A copy of the patient's health record used in assessing the patient's health condition.

(2) At the option of the patient, the pertinent part of the patient's health record relating to a specific condition, as requested by the patient.

(e) Subject to section 5 of this chapter, a provider shall provide the health records requested under this section within thirty (30) days after the date the written request is made, unless the provider:

(1) within the initial thirty (30) days, seeks an extension of not more than thirty (30) days; and

(2) informs the patient in writing of the reasons for the extension and the date by which the provider will provide the health records.

Health records requested under this section must be provided as soon as practicably possible.

(f) In addition to any action taken under IC 16-19-3-18, the state department may impose a fine against a provider not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for not complying with the requirements of this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.66; P.L.102-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-1995, SEC.72; P.L.108-1996, SEC.4; P.L.157-2006, SEC.4; P.L.196-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-13
Treatment program access for women who test positive for HIV
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Women who:

(1) meet all qualifications to participate in the children's health insurance program, the AIDS drug assistance program, the health insurance assistance program, or any other health care program of the state; and

(2) test positive under section 5 or 6 of this chapter;

shall be given first priority on a waiting list for the program if a waiting list exists. If a program does not have a waiting list, the woman described in this subsection shall be automatically approved and accepted into the program.

(b) If the state department determines during the process described in section 11(a)(3) of this chapter that the treatment of a woman who tests positive under this chapter should not be interrupted because of medical necessity, the woman may enter a program described in subsection (a) regardless of the existence of a waiting list for the program.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-6
Relicensure considerations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The report of a substantiated allegation of breach investigation, together with the response of the health facility and any enforcement action taken, shall be made a part of the health facility's record and shall be considered, together with the survey report, by the director at the time of relicensure of the facility.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-42-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-42-10-1
"Enriched" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "enriched" as applied to flour, means the addition to flour of the vitamins and other nutritional ingredients necessary to make the flour conform to the definition and standard of identity of enriched flour, enriched bromated flour, or enriched self-rising flour, as established or modified by order of the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-3-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-308 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-308
"Real property or land"
Status: in_force

Sec. 308. "Real property" or "land" means improved or unimproved real estate or land and all of the fixtures, buildings, and improvements upon the real property or land.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-1(a)(9).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-251 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-251
"Nonprofit hospital"
Status: in_force

Sec. 251. "Nonprofit hospital", for purposes of IC 16-21-9 and IC 16-21-9.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.9; P.L.144-1996, SEC.2; P.L.88-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-25
Eminent domain powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. If the governing board and the owners of real property needed for hospital purposes cannot agree on the price to be paid for the real property, the board may report the facts to the commissioners who have the power of eminent domain, and condemnation proceedings shall be instituted by the county executive and prosecuted in the name of the county where the hospital is located or to be located by an attorney representing the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-7
Reporting of investigation results and actions taken
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Upon request of the alleging party the director shall report to the alleging party or the alleging party's designated relative, friend, or legal representative concerning the results of the investigation and the action taken.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-34-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 34 / Section 16-41-34-7
Allowing infestation; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person who:

(1) owns, leases, occupies, possesses, or has charge of any:

(A) land;

(B) place;

(C) building;

(D) structure;

(E) stacks or quantities of:

(i) wood;

(ii) hay;

(iii) corn;

(iv) wheat; or

(v) other grains or materials; or

(F) vessel or water craft; and

(2) permits the areas listed in subdivision (1) to become rat infested;

commits a Class C infraction.

(b) A person who:

(1) permits an area listed in subsection (a) to become rat infested; and

(2) upon any knowledge or notice, fails to endeavor in good faith to exterminate the rats by poisoning, trapping, or other appropriate means such as that suggested by the state department or local health officers;

commits a Class C infraction.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-28-12-1
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department shall, as the state agency utilized under 42 U.S.C. 1395aa(a) and authorized to perform the duties of the state survey agency under 42 U.S.C. 1396, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to satisfy the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 1396r(h).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-31.5-7-2
Expedited licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Member states shall expedite the processing of licensure applications submitted by:

(1) veterans;

(2) active military service members;

(3) members of the National Guard and reserves, separating from an active duty; and

(4) the spouse of an individual described in subdivisions (1) through (3).

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-377 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-377
"WIC vendor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 377. "WIC vendor", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-4.

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-37-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-37-5-1
Annual report; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Not later than November 30 of each year, the state department shall prepare a report concerning all fatalities in Indiana that are the result of suicide or overdose during the preceding calendar year. The report must include the following information:

(1) The number of fatalities that occurred in each county.

(2) The number of fatalities that occurred during each month.

(3) The age, sex, and race of each fatality victim.

(4) The number of fatalities by method of suicide or overdose, including the type of weapon or each substance used, if applicable.

(5) If known, whether the fatality victim has served in the armed forces of the United States (as defined in IC 5-9-4-3) or the national guard (as defined in IC 5-9-4-4).

(b) The first report required by subsection (a) must also include all fatalities in Indiana that are the result of suicide or overdose during the 2020 calendar year.

(c) Not later than November 30 of each year, the state department shall submit the annual report required by subsection (a), including an executive summary of the report, to the general assembly and the governor. The report submitted to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.40-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-46-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-46-18-3
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" means a cancer clinical trial participation program described in section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.29-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-86 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-86
"County"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86. "County", for purposes of IC 16-22 and IC 16-51-1, means a county that owns and operates a county hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12-20-27(a); 16-12-20.5-1(a)(5); 16-12.1-1-2(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.203-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-12
Garbage removal
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Refuse, dirt, and waste products subject to decomposition and fermentation incident to food handling shall be removed daily from food establishments.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-31.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-31.5
Recipient appeal of enforcement action; timing; city-council determination of whether to hear appeal; development of appeal procedures; appellant present at hearing; written decision on appeal; appealable to court
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.5. (a) The recipient of an enforcement action taken by the division of public health through its powers, functions, and duties described in section 31(a) of this chapter in response to:

(1) a declared local public health emergency determined by a local health department or local health officer; or

(2) a disaster emergency declared by the governor under IC 10-14-3-12;

may appeal the enforcement action to the Marion County city-county council in the manner prescribed by the city-county council.

(b) In order to appeal the enforcement action under this section, the recipient of the enforcement action must file an appeal of the enforcement action with the city-county council not later than seven (7) days from the issuance of the enforcement action. Upon the proper filing of an appeal under this section by a recipient, the city-county council may stay the enforcement action until final disposition of the appeal.

(c) The city-county council may determine whether or not to hear an appeal filed under subsection (b) and may issue a denial of an appeal at any time. If the city-county council determines to hear an appeal, the city-county council must hear the appeal at a public meeting of the city-county council held not later than fifteen (15) days after the date that the city-county council determines to hear the appeal.

(d) The city-county council shall develop procedures for the review, consideration, and hearing of an appeal under this section. The procedures must include the following:

(1) Standards for evaluating an enforcement action appealed under this section.

(2) A procedure for consolidating appeals if there are at least two (2) appeals filed:

(A) from the same order; or

(B) involving a common question of law and fact.

(3) Written notice to the appellant and the division of public health that issued the enforcement action of the appeal of that action, and the date, time, and location of any hearing concerning the appeal.

(4) Procedures for the sharing of information between parties and the city-county council concerning the circumstances resulting in the enforcement action.

(5) The order of the proceedings.

(6) The issuance of a ruling on the appeal following the public hearing by the city-county council not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the hearing.

(7) The maintenance of records concerning a request for appeal and any documentation resulting from the investigation and hearing of the appeal.

(e) The following apply unless the city-county council has, not later than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the appeal, placed the appeal on the agenda for a meeting of the city-county council:

(1) The appeal is considered denied.

(2) The city-county council shall inform the person that filed the appeal in writing that the appeal will not be heard and is considered denied.

(3) The considered denial of the appeal is a final disposition of the appeal.

(f) The appellant, or a representative of the appellant, must be present at a hearing conducted by the city-county council in order for the appeal to be heard. The failure of the division of public health to be present is not a cause for postponement of the hearing unless the division requests and is granted a continuance. The granting of a continuance does not modify any time requirements under this section.

(g) The city-county council shall issue a written decision for any appeal that receives a hearing under this chapter. The written decision must appear in the written records of the city-county council.

(h) A decision under this section is appealable to a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county.

(i) If an appeal is denied by the city-county council or the city-county council rules in favor of the division of public health, the enforcement actions under section 31 of this chapter apply.

As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-35 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-35
Accounts and records
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. The corporation shall keep accounts and records of receipts and disbursements as prescribed by the state board of accounts.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-29.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.88-2006, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-14
Admission of infected persons to charitable and penal institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The fact that a person has a sexually transmitted infection may not bar the person's admission to a benevolent, charitable, or penal institution or correctional facility supported and maintained in any part by state funds.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.12-1996, SEC.12; P.L.147-2023, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-16
Business manager in certain counties
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The governing board shall appoint a business manager for a tuberculosis hospital located in the following counties:

(1) A county having a consolidated city.

(2) A county having a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000).

(3) A county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).

(b) The business manager is directly responsible to and serves at the pleasure of the governing board. The governing board shall prescribe the duties of the business manager.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.142; P.L.104-2022, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-12.5
Client declining assistance; lift services not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) A client who receives attendant care services may decline assistance with any component of the attendant care services, including the use of lift equipment.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a client to use lift equipment when lift services are provided.

As added by P.L.77-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-4
Incapacity to consent; invalid consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An individual described in section 3 of this chapter may consent to health care unless, in the good faith opinion of the attending physician, the individual is incapable of making a decision regarding the proposed health care.

(b) A consent to health care under section 5, 6, or 7 of this chapter is not valid if:

(1) the health care provider has knowledge that the individual has indicated contrary instructions in regard to the proposed health care; and

(2) the individual has not been determined to be incapable of consenting to health care by:

(A) an order of a probate court under section 8 of this chapter; or

(B) the individual's attending physician under subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-330 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-330
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-23.5-5-2
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees:

(1) may accept the control and management of the gift; and

(2) shall administer the affairs of the hospital in accordance with the terms and conditions imposed by the donor of the gift.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-14
Appeals to department of local government finance
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Except when the county fiscal body reduces or rescinds the tax levy upon request of the board of the hospital, if the tax levy is reduced, rescinded, or not levied by the county fiscal body as fixed in the order of the department of local government finance, the board of the hospital may appeal to the department.

(b) An appeal shall be taken and heard in the same manner and within the same time prescribed by law when appeals are taken by taxpayers or municipal corporations. The notice of the hearing shall be given to the county auditor and to the board of the hospital.

(c) Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the department of local government finance shall affirm the levy and the annual budget. The order of the department of local government finance is final.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.387.