Ind. Code § 16-28-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-9
Semiannual statistical reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The office of Medicaid policy and planning shall produce a statistical report semi-annually for each Medicaid certified comprehensive care health facility that lists the following information:

(1) The health facility’s case mix index for each quarter covered by the statistical report for which the office of Medicaid policy and planning maintains data.

(2) The number of total hours worked in the health facility by each classification of personnel for which the office of Medicaid policy and planning maintains data.

(3) The resident census of the health facility for which the office of Medicaid policy and planning maintains data.

(4) A calculation of the average case-mix-adjusted hours-per-resident-day ratio for each health facility by each classification of nursing personnel and the average hours-per-resident-day ratio for each health facility for all other personnel by category for which the office of Medicaid policy and planning maintains data.

(b) The office of Medicaid policy and planning shall provide a compilation of the statistical reports prepared under subsection (a) to the following:

(1) Each Medicaid certified comprehensive care health facility.

(2) The state department.

(3) The state ombudsman.

(4) Each area ombudsman.

(5) Each area agency on aging.

(c) Each Medicaid certified comprehensive care health facility shall:

(1) make available in a place that is readily accessible to residents and the public a copy of the compilation of statistical reports prepared under subsection (a); and

(2) post a notice that a copy of the compilation of statistical reports may be requested from the licensed nurse in charge of each shift.

(d) The notice required under subsection (c)(2) must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be posted in a conspicuous place that is readily accessible to residents and the public.

(2) Be at least 24 point font size on a poster that is at least eleven (11) inches wide and seventeen (17) inches long.

(3) Contain the:

(A) business telephone number of the administrator of the health facility; and

(B) toll free telephone number for filing complaints with the state department.

(4) State that if a resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident is unable to obtain the compilation of statistical reports in subsection (a) from the licensed nurse in charge of each shift, the resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident may do any of the following:

(A) Contact the administrator of the health facility.

(B) File a complaint with the state department by using the state department’s toll free telephone number.

(e) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.

As added by P.L.108-2000, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-29
Rights of employees of local health department under prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The employees of a local health department under IC 16-1-5 (before its repeal), IC 16-1-6 (before its repeal), or IC 16-1-7 (before its repeal) become employees of the local health department established under IC 16-1-3.8 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 16-20-2) or IC 16-1-3.9 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 16-20-3) under P.L.40-1989.

(b) P.L.40-1989 does not affect the vacation, sick leave, insurance, or retirement benefits acquired by an employee of a local health department under IC 5-10.3, IC 16-1-5 (before its repeal), IC 16-1-6 (before its repeal), or IC 16-1-7 (before its repeal).

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.310.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-7
Physician
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "physician" has the meaning set forth in IC 29-2-16.1-1.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.147-2007, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-3
"Administrative adjudication, decision, or order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Administrative adjudication, decision, or order", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-1.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-41.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-41.2
"Bulk drug substance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 41.2. "Bulk drug substance", for purposes of IC 16-42-22.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22.5-1.

As added by P.L.136-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-39-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-39-1-7
Child's health records; access to custodial and noncustodial parents
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a custodial parent and a noncustodial parent of a child have equal access to the parents' child's health records.

(b) A provider may not allow a noncustodial parent access to the child's health records if:

(1) a court has issued an order that limits the noncustodial parent's access to the child's health records; and

(2) the provider has received a copy of the court order or has actual knowledge of the court order.

(c) If a provider incurs additional expense by allowing a parent equal access to health records under this section, the provider may require the parent requesting the equal access to pay a fee to cover the cost of the additional expense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-22-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-22-12-4
Conditions of operation of recipient hospitals
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A hospital that receives financial assistance under this section:

(1) shall be operated for the benefit of all the residents of the county without discrimination;

(2) must have reasonable rates and charges for service that apply to all residents of the county; and

(3) may extend the privileges and use of the hospital to persons residing outside of the county on the terms and conditions the board of directors of the corporation that owns or leases the hospital prescribes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-18-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-28 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-28
Approval of plans and specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. Before executing a lease, the governing board of the hospital shall approve the plans, specifications, and estimates of cost for the building, including equipment and appurtenances, that the authority proposes to lease to a lessee. The plans and specifications 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: 16-12-20.5-16.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.297; P.L.187-2021, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-3
Governing board; members; allowable name of the board; actions legalized
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A governing board shall manage the hospital. The board consists of seven (7) members, all of whom must be qualified voters of the county in which the hospital is located.

(b) One (1) or two (2) of the members may be a licensed and practicing physician. One (1) member may be a registered nurse.

(c) The governing board is a separate legal entity.

(d) This subsection is retroactively effective beginning January 1, 1971. The name of the board may be styled as:

(1) "The Board of Trustees of ______ Hospital", to include the full name of the hospital;

(2) the full name of the hospital; or

(3) an assumed business name under which the board conducts the board's affairs.

Any legal action taken by a board after December 31, 1970, that is questioned solely because of the board's name under this section is hereby legalized and validated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.91-2002, SEC.15 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.16; P.L.149-2017, SEC.3; P.L.9-2022, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.138-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-31.5-8-2
Effect of restricted or suspended license
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If an individual's license in any home state is restricted or suspended, the individual shall not be eligible to practice in a remote state under the privilege to practice until the individual's home state license is restored.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-20-3-6
Vacancies; qualified replacements
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. (a) Members continue to serve until their successors are appointed. When a vacancy occurs, the original appointing authority shall appoint a qualified person to serve the unexpired term.

(b) Whenever a vacancy occurs on a multiple county board of health, the local board of health shall provide to the appointing authority a list of five (5) individuals, at least three (3) of whom must have professional experience in one (1) of the following areas:

(1) Medicine.

(2) Nursing.

(3) Hospital administration.

(4) School superintendent.

(5) Pharmacology.

(6) Dentistry.

(7) Veterinary medicine.

(8) Social work.

(9) Legal profession.

(10) Engineering.

(11) Environmental science.

(c) The list must include at least one (1) licensed physician. The appointing authority may select an individual from the list when filling a vacancy.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-4(b), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-19-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-19-13-5
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state health commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee on women's health to assist in advising the director regarding the duties required under this chapter.

(b) The advisory committee is comprised of persons with an expertise in and a knowledge of women's health issues in Indiana.

(c) The state health commissioner shall:

(1) determine the number of persons to serve on the advisory committee;

(2) appoint a chairperson or co-chairpersons for the advisory committee; and

(3) establish the policies and procedures under which the advisory committee operates.

As added by P.L.52-1999, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-36-1.5-4
Mental health provider; consent from patient required
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Before providing mental health services, a mental health provider must obtain consent from each patient.

As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.111-1997, SEC.7; P.L.149-1997, SEC.2; P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-201 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-201
"Lessee county"
Status: in_force

Sec. 201. "Lessee county", for purposes of IC 16-22-6-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-6-27(b).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-16.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-13
Governing board membership limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Except as otherwise required by state law, a member of an appointing authority for the governing board of a hospital established and operated under this article, except a hospital established and operated under IC 16-22-8, may not serve on the hospital's governing board.

As added by P.L.100-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-3
Crimes barring employment at certain health care facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A health care facility or an entity in the business of contracting to provide nurse aides or other unlicensed employees for a health care facility may not knowingly employ a person as a nurse aide or other unlicensed employee if one (1) or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The person has been convicted of any of the following:

(A) A sex crime (IC 35-42-4).

(B) Exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-12).

(C) Failure to report battery, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-13).

(D) A felony offense relating to theft, conversion, or receiving stolen property (IC 35-43-4), if the person's conviction for theft, conversion, or receiving stolen property occurred less than five (5) years before the individual's employment application date.

(E) Identity deception (IC 35-43-5-3.5), if the conviction is a felony conviction that occurred less than five (5) years before the person's employment application date.

(F) Fraud (IC 35-43-5-4), if the conviction is a felony conviction that occurred less than five (5) years before the person's employment application date.

(G) Murder (IC 35-42-1-1).

(H) Voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3).

(I) Except as otherwise specified in this section, a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79), if the person's conviction occurred less than ten (10) years before the person's employment application date.

(J) Felony battery within the previous five (5) years.

(K) A felony offense relating to controlled substances within the previous five (5) years, unless:

(i) the person is certified as a peer recovery coach through a credential recognized by the division of mental health and addiction;

(ii) the person has not been convicted of a felony offense relating to controlled substances after the issuance of a peer recovery coach credential; and

(iii) there are no felony charges relating to controlled substances pending against the person.

(2) The person:

(A) has abused, neglected, or mistreated a patient or misappropriated a patient's property; and

(B) had a finding entered into the state nurse aide registry.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally applies for a job as a nurse aide or other unlicensed employee at:

(1) a health care facility; or

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

after a conviction of one (1) or more of the offenses listed in subsection (a)(1) commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.147-1996, SEC.1; P.L.108-1999, SEC.6; P.L.89-2025, SEC.1; P.L.171-2025, SEC.7; P.L.186-2025, SEC.279; P.L.23-2026, SEC.130; P.L.85-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23.5-1-8
"Gift"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Gift", for purposes of IC 16-23.5-5, refers to the gift of William H. Coleman described in IC 16-23.5-5-1.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-17
Identification devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The emergency medical services commission shall develop an out of hospital DNR identification device that must be:

(1) a necklace or bracelet; and

(2) inscribed with:

(A) the declarant's name;

(B) the declarant's date of birth; and

(C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate".

(b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant.

(c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-7
Corrective period
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A plan of correction submitted to the commissioner for approval and acceptance shall contain a fixed time within which the correction must be made.

(b) When accepting or directing a corrective period, the commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) A reasonable amount of time needed by a health facility to achieve compliance.

(2) The effects of the continuing breach on patients.

(3) Temporary measures that will be taken to protect patients during the time allowed for correction.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-8
Rights of individuals denied or dismissed from employment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An individual who is denied employment or dismissed from employment under this chapter:

(1) does not have a cause of action;

(2) is not eligible for unemployment compensation;

(3) does not acquire the rights of an unemployed individual; and

(4) does not have other rights under IC 22;

as a result of the denial or dismissal.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-6
Place of inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department may conduct inspections and tests on gasoline or kerosene at any place the gasoline or kerosene is offered for sale in Indiana.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-3(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-11
Revocation of POST form; effectiveness; notification
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A declarant or representative subject to subsection (b) may at any time revoke a POST form by any of the following:

(1) A signed and dated writing.

(2) Physical cancellation or destruction of the POST form by:

(A) the declarant;

(B) the representative; or

(C) another individual at the direction of the declarant or representative.

(3) An oral expression by the declarant or representative of an intent to revoke the POST form.

(b) A representative may revoke the POST form only if:

(1) the declarant is incapable of making decisions regarding the declarant's health care; and

(2) the representative acts:

(A) in good faith; and

(B) in:

(i) accordance with the qualified person's express or implied intentions, if known; or

(ii) the best interests of the qualified person, if the qualified person's express or implied intentions are not known.

(c) If:

(1) a declarant, the declarant's proxy, or the declarant's representative completed and signed a POST form;

(2) the declarant who signed the POST form is incapable of making decisions regarding the declarant's health care; and

(3) no representative appointed by the declarant is able or reasonably available to act to revoke the POST form;

then a proxy who has priority to act for the declarant under IC 16-36-7-42(c) may act for the declarant to revoke the POST form. A proxy who revokes a POST form under this subsection must comply with IC 16-36-7-42(d).

(d) A revocation of a POST form under this section is effective upon communication of the revocation to a health care provider.

(e) Upon communication of the revocation of a POST form under this section, the health care provider shall immediately notify the declarant's treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, if known, of the revocation.

(f) Upon notification of the revocation of a POST form to the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant under subsection (e), the declarant's treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall as soon as possible do the following:

(1) Add the revocation to the declarant's medical record with the following information:

(A) The time, date, and place of revocation of the POST form by the declarant, representative, proxy, or other individual at the direction of the declarant, representative, or proxy.

(B) The time, date, and place the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant was notified of the revocation of the POST form.

(2) Cancel the POST form that is being revoked by conspicuously noting in the declarant's medical records that the declarant's POST form has been voided.

(3) Notify any health care personnel responsible for the care of the declarant of the revocation of the POST form.

(4) Notify the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who signed the POST form of the revocation through the contact information for the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant indicated on the form.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.67-2018, SEC.14; P.L.10-2019, SEC.76; P.L.86-2023, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-31-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-31-6-1
Emergency medical services; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A certified emergency medical responder, a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a licensed paramedic who provides emergency medical services to an emergency patient is not liable for an act or omission in providing those services unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct. If the certified emergency medical services provider is not liable for an act or omission, no other person incurs liability by reason of an agency relationship with the certified emergency medical services provider.

(b) This section does not affect the liability of a driver of an ambulance for negligent operation of the ambulance.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b), a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a licensed paramedic who provides emergency medical services is not liable for transporting any person to an appropriate health care facility, mental health facility, or urgent care facility when the certified emergency medical technician, the certified advanced emergency medical technician, or the licensed paramedic makes a good faith judgment that the patient or the patient's primary caregiver lacks the capacity to make an informed decision about the patient's:

(1) safety; or

(2) need for medical attention;

and the patient is reasonably likely to suffer disability or death without the medical intervention available at the facility.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.33; P.L.77-2012, SEC.46; P.L.113-2020, SEC.2; P.L.166-2021, SEC.2; P.L.210-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-5
Mentally ill and serious or gravely disabled individuals with a communicable disease; detention; application for detention
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a designated health official determines that an individual with a communicable disease has a serious communicable disease and has reasonable grounds to believe that the individual with a communicable disease is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled, the designated health official may request emergency detention under IC 12-26-5 for the purpose of having the individual with a communicable disease apprehended, detained, and examined. The designated health official may provide to the superintendent of the psychiatric hospital or center or the attending physician information about the communicable disease status of the individual with a communicable disease. Communications under this subsection do not constitute a breach of confidentiality.

(b) If the application for detention required under IC 12-26-5 states there is probable cause to believe the individual with a communicable disease is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled and requires continuing care and treatment, proceedings may continue under IC 12-26.

(c) If the court does not approve an application for detention required under IC 12-26-5, or if an application for detention is not timely filed, the individual with a communicable disease shall be referred to the designated health official who may take action under this article.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.34; P.L.205-2023, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-24
Local health officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) For the purpose of enforcing IC 16-41-20, IC 16-41-23, IC 16-41-24, IC 16-41-34, or IC 16-42-5, the local health officers are food environmental health specialists subordinate to the state department.

(b) The state department shall provide to the local health officers who are food environmental health specialists guidelines concerning the interpretation of the state department's rules concerning food handling and food establishments so that enforcement of the state laws and rules is uniform throughout the state.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.72; P.L.144-1996, SEC.13; P.L.266-2001, SEC.14; P.L.104-2003, SEC.7; P.L.86-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-6
Resolution for tax levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If approved following the hearing, the county executive shall by resolution determine the amount of the tax levy and the time to be levied and shall certify the resolution to the county fiscal body for review.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-30-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-30-5-1
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this article 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.13.
Ind. Code § 16-27-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27-3-1
Sterile water or saline
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An employee of a home health agency who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport for administering to a home health patient or hospice patient of the home health agency under the order of a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant the following:

(1) Sterile water for injection and irrigation.

(2) Sterile saline for injection and irrigation.

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-1.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Case" means thirty (30) dozen.

(2) "Eggs" means shell eggs represented as fresh or treated.

(3) "Farmers' market" means a common facility where two (2) or more farmers or growers gather on a regular basis to sell farm products, which they produce, directly to the consumer.

(4) "Fresh eggs" means consumer grades of eggs as defined by the standards of quality and weights as set forth by the state egg board.

(5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, association, business trust, corporation, or any organized group of persons, regardless of whether the group is incorporated.

(6) "Retailer" means any person who sells eggs for human consumption and not for resale.

(7) "Treated eggs" means eggs that have been treated by a process such as pasteurization, irradiation, or other method of treatment that changes the interior quality of an egg in such a manner that United States Department of Agriculture quality standards do not apply.

(8) "Wholesaler" means any person engaged in buying eggs for human consumption for resale to retailers, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, state or federal institutions, operators of multiple unit retail outlets engaged in the distribution of eggs to their own retail units, or producers who sell or deliver eggs to retailers, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or state or federal institutions.

As added by P.L.28-2009, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-88.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-88.3
"COVID-19"
Status: in_force

Sec. 88.3. (a) "COVID-19", for purposes of IC 16-28-11-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-11-8(a).

(b) "COVID-19", for purposes of IC 16-39-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-11-1.

As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.8 and P.L.147-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.220-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-8
Food sampling and inspection; powers of the state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A home based vendor is subject to food sampling and inspection if:

(1) the state department determines that the home based vendor's food product is:

(A) misbranded under IC 16-42-2-3; or

(B) adulterated; or

(2) a consumer complaint has been received by the state department.

(b) If the state department has reason to believe that an imminent health hazard exists with respect to a home based vendor's food product, the state department may order cessation of production and sale of the food product until the state department determines that the hazardous situation has been addressed.

(c) For purposes of this chapter, the state health commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representatives may take samples for analysis and conduct examinations and investigations through any officers or employees under the state health commissioner's supervision. Those officers and employees may enter, at reasonable times, the facilities of a home based vendor and inspect any food products in those places and all pertinent equipment, materials, containers, and labeling.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-21-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-21-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-33 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-33
"Bank"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. "Bank", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-41-2-3
Reporting of HIV and AIDS cases
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The following persons shall report to the state department each case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, including each confirmed case of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS):

(1) A licensed physician.

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

(3) A medical laboratory.

(4) The department of correction.

The report must comply with rules adopted by the state department.

(b) The records of the state department must indicate, if known:

(1) whether the individual had undergone any blood transfusions before being diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV infection;

(2) the place the transfusions took place;

(3) the blood center that furnished the blood; and

(4) any other known risk factors.

(c) A case report concerning HIV infection that does not involve a confirmed case of AIDS submitted to the state department under this section that involves an individual:

(1) enrolled in a formal research project for which a written study protocol has been filed with the state department;

(2) who is tested anonymously at a designated counseling or testing site; or

(3) who is tested by a health care provider permitted by rule by the state department to use a number identifier code;

may not include the name or other identifying characteristics of the individual tested.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-2(b), (c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.293-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-22-9-8
Terms and conditions of acquisition
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The acquisition and condemnation authorized by this chapter shall be made in accordance with IC 32-24-1 and IC 32-24-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.1 / Section 16-41-42.1-8
Required registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A health care entity may not provide services in Indiana until the health care entity is registered with the state department under this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-191.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-191.5
"Interdisciplinary team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 191.5. "Interdisciplinary team", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-7.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-27-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27-3-8
Honoring nurse's orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If a home health agency or hospice patient's care or treatment is being managed, directed, or provided by an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23, that nurse's orders will be honored, unless it will cause the home health agency or hospice to be unreimbursed for the home health agency's or hospice's service.

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.170; P.L.129-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-1.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-1.6
"Container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "container" means any portable device or material in which infectious waste is:

(1) stored;

(2) transported;

(3) treated;

(4) disposed of; or

(5) otherwise handled.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-31-4.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-31-4.5-1
Transport to health care facility, mental health facility, or urgent care facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Subject to the terms of a written agreement described in section 2 of this chapter, an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may transport an individual to:

(1) a health care facility;

(2) a mental health facility; or

(3) an urgent care facility;

that can provide the individual with appropriate and necessary treatment.

As added by P.L.210-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-49.5-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49.5-2-10
Public access to SOFR meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), SOFR team meetings are open to the public.

(b) A SOFR team meeting that requires the use or discussion of confidential records or confidential identifying information must be closed to the public for the portion of the team meeting that uses or discusses confidential information.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-89 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-89
"Customer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 89. "Customer", for purposes of IC 16-42-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22-3.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-19
Maintenance of home and grounds; cultivation of connected lands; assistance of children
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The superintendent shall do the following:

(1) Cause the grounds of the home to be:

(A) kept in proper order; and

(B) ornamented with trees, shrubs, and flowers.

(2) Provide and maintain conservatories or greenhouses.

(b) The superintendent:

(1) may have any suitable land connected with the home cultivated for the use and benefit of the home; and

(2) shall have the children in the home assist in the work.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-19(a), (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-2
Board; qualifications; appointments; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article or in IC 16-12.1 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993), each hospital established under this article or IC 16-12.1 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993) must have a board of four (4) members, appointed by the county executive. All four (4) members must be residents of the county in which the hospital is located and one (1) member may be a licensed physician who is a member of the medical staff of the hospital. When appointing a physician member, the county executive shall consider the recommendation of the medical staff of the hospital.

(b) The initial appointments made under this section are as follows:

(1) One (1) member holds office for one (1) year.

(2) One (1) member holds office for two (2) years.

(3) One (1) member holds office for three (3) years.

(4) One (1) member holds office for four (4) years.

(c) After the initial appointments, board members shall be appointed to serve terms of four (4) years.

(d) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, a vacancy on the board shall be filled by the county executive, and the appointee shall be appointed to complete the unexpired term of the member whose office has been vacated.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.91-2002, SEC.1 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-5
Director's oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each member, before entering office, shall take and subscribe an oath of office to be endorsed upon the certificate of appointment. The oath shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27.5-1-2
Investigation of allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, and misconduct
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state department shall investigate allegations of the following:

(1) Abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of patient property by a nurse aide, home health aide, or qualified medication aide.

(2) Misconduct by a qualified medication aide.

(b) After conducting an investigation under subsection (a), if the state department finds evidence of an allegation described in subsection (a), the state department shall present the evidence and findings to the commission for review and recommended direction concerning disciplinary action and the placement of a finding against the individual in the registry established under section 1 of this chapter.

(c) The state department may only place a finding of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, or misconduct described in subsection (a) in the registry as directed by the commission.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-19
Sterilization and disinfection of materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A person engaged in:

(1) the manufacturing, remaking, or renovating of an article of bedding; or

(2) processing or selling felt, batting, pads, or loose material to be used in articles of bedding covered by this chapter;

may not use any secondhand material, new or secondhand feathers, down, or any material that comes from an animal unless the secondhand material, feathers, down, or other material has been thoroughly sterilized or disinfected by a process approved by the state department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-10
Failure to correct breaches; additional penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If:

(1) a breach is not corrected within the time fixed by the order of correction or is not corrected within the time fixed by the plan of correction; and

(2) an extension has not been granted under section 9 of this chapter;

the commissioner may find a new breach that may be subject to the imposition of additional penalties as the class would warrant.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-19
Diseases; employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A person who has a communicable or infectious disease may not work in a food establishment in any capacity in which epidemiological evidence indicates the person may spread the disease.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-26
Return of libeled merchandise; liability for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) Whenever the court orders the return of merchandise, the appropriate law enforcement agency shall immediately return the merchandise to the place of seizure. The appropriate law enforcement agency and the appropriate law enforcement agency's bondsmen are liable for any damage to the merchandise while in the custody of the appropriate law enforcement agency if the damage was due to negligence, willfulness, or carelessness upon the part of the appropriate law enforcement agency or the appropriate law enforcement agency's agents.

(b) No subsequent proceeding in the cause or new trial may in any way involve any returned merchandise.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-30.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-17-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-41-17-9
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter, including rules to ensure the following:

(1) Proper and timely sample collection and transportation under section 8 of this chapter.

(2) Quality testing procedures at the laboratories designated under section 7 of this chapter.

(3) Uniform reporting procedures.

(4) Centralized coordination, tracking, and follow-up.

(5) Appropriate diagnosis and management of affected newborns and counseling and support programs for newborns' families.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-6-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-36-1.5-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply when an individual is detained or committed under IC 12-26-5, IC 12-26-6, or IC 12-26-7.

As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-3
Living will declarant defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "living will declarant" means a person who has executed a living will declaration under section 10 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-41-20-5
Extension or revocation of orders to vacate dwellings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state department, local board of health, or county health officer that issued an order to vacate under section 4 of this chapter shall, for a good reason, extend the time within which to comply with the order.

(b) The state department, local board of health, or county health officer may revoke the order if satisfied that the danger from the dwelling has ceased to exist and that the dwelling is fit for habitation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-14
Effect of declaration during pregnancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An out of hospital DNR declaration and order of a declarant known to be pregnant has no effect during the declarant's pregnancy.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-15
Cooperation to implement least restrictive but medically necessary procedures to protect public health
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. In carrying out its duties under this chapter, a public health authority shall attempt to seek the cooperation of cases, individuals with a communicable disease, contacts, or suspect cases to implement the least restrictive but medically necessary procedures to protect the public health.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-204 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-204
"Life prolonging procedures will declarant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 204. "Life prolonging procedures will declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-150 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-150
"Governing body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 150. (a) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-2.

(b) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-42-1 part; 16-12-20.5-1(a)(10).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2005, SEC.1; P.L.156-2011, SEC.7; P.L.197-2011, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-8-b
Rules
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons living in agricultural labor camps, prescribing standards for living quarters at agricultural labor camps, including provisions relating to construction of camps, sanitary conditions, light, air, safety protection from fire hazards, equipment, maintenance and operation of the camp, sewage disposal through septic tank absorption fields or other approved methods, and other matters appropriate for the security of the life and health of occupants.

(b) The environmental rules board shall adopt rules under IC 13-14-9 pertaining to water supplies required for agricultural labor camps.

(c) In the preparation of rules, the state department:

(1) shall consult with and request technical assistance from other appropriate state agencies; and

(2) may appoint and consult with committees of technically qualified persons and of representatives of employers and employees.

(d) If a conflict exists between rules adopted under this chapter and rules adopted by the department of homeland security, the rules authorized in this section apply.

(e) A copy of every rule adopted under this chapter shall be sent to each health officer in Indiana and to the heads of other state agencies with specific or related responsibility affecting agricultural labor camps and to any person requesting the rules. The rules affecting agricultural labor camps adopted under this chapter shall be published periodically in the manner the state department determines.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.105; P.L.181-2018, SEC.18; P.L.152-2026, SEC.222.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-33.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-33.5
Hospital employee salary information
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.5. Any information concerning the specific salaries paid to individual employees of a hospital may be withheld by the hospital from disclosure under IC 5-14-3. However, the information must be provided to the entities described in section 33 of this chapter. Any entity shall maintain the confidentiality of the information as required under IC 5-14-3-6.5.

As added by P.L.208-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-37 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-37
Tax levy for lease rental payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) The county fiscal body shall annually levy a tax sufficient to produce funds that, with other funds available, are sufficient to pay the lease rental provided to be paid from taxes.

(b) If the lease rental is payable from taxes, net revenues of the hospital of which the leased buildings are a part that are not required to be kept in reserve for additional construction, equipment, betterment, maintenance, or operation shall be transferred to a fund for the payment of the lease rental. To the extent that the transferred funds are insufficient to pay the lease rental, cumulative building funds reserved for lease rental payable from taxes under section 20 of this chapter shall be transferred.

(c) In fixing and determining the necessary levy to pay lease rentals payable from taxes, the county council shall consider the amounts transferred from the net revenues of the hospital and may appropriate and pay funds from any available sources, including revenues derived under IC 6-3.6. This subsection does not relieve the county from the obligation to pay from taxes any lease rental payable from taxes if other funds are not available. The tax levies are reviewable by other bodies vested by law with the authority to ascertain that the levies are sufficient to meet the rental under the lease contract that is payable from taxes. The lease rental shall be paid semiannually to the authority.

(d) A lease by the authority to the county may not provide for rentals payable from the levy of a tax by a county unless the lease is approved by a majority vote of the county fiscal body.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-23-26 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-9
Compensation and reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A member serves without pay but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of the member's duties.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-41-20-10
Appeal bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The person appealing to the circuit or superior court shall file with the court a bond in an amount to be fixed by the court with sureties to be approved by the judge and conditioned to pay all the costs on the appeal if the person fails to sustain the appeal or the appeal is dismissed.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-8
Presence of certified food protection manager; variances
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A food establishment must have at least one (1) certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of the food establishment's operation. However, a certified food protection manager need not be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the state department and food establishment enter into a variance concerning requirements for the operation of the food establishment, a certified food protection manager may be required to be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation if agreed upon in the variance.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-51.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-51.5
"Certified food protection manager"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51.5. "Certified food protection manager", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.2-4.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-2.4
"MTBE"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.4. As used in this chapter, "MTBE" refers to the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether.

As added by P.L.26-2002, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-35-1.5-5
Women, infants, and children nutrition program defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "women, infants, and children nutrition program" refers to the federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children under 42 U.S.C. 1786.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-19-3.5-1
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means a person that applies for a construction permit under this chapter.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.266-2001, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-31.5-14-3
Withdrawal from compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact.

(b) A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute.

(c) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's EMS authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-307.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-307.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.280-2001, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.126-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-22-9-3
General hospital services defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "general hospital services" means hospital services furnished by a general hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-1(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-23.5-2-4
Fiscal officer; powers of county treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The county treasurer shall act as the fiscal officer for the agency without additional compensation. The treasurer shall receive all funds provided for the agency and deposit the funds in a separate account. The funds shall be paid out on an order of the executive board by the treasurer after any necessary approvals stipulated in this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-319 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-319
"Retailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 319. "Retailer", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.1.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-244.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-244.8
"Neonatal abstinence syndrome" and "NAS"
Status: in_force

Sec. 244.8. "Neonatal abstinence syndrome" and "NAS", for purposes of IC 16-19-16, refer to the various adverse effects that occur in a newborn infant who was exposed to addictive illegal or prescription drugs while in the mother's womb.

As added by P.L.110-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-250.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-250.5
"Non-invasive treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 250.5. "Non-invasive treatment", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-8.5.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-4
Establishment of board; membership; term; oath; officers; compensation; business office
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state egg board is established. The board consists of nine (9) members appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the Indiana State Poultry Association, Inc.

(2) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.

(3) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the Indiana Retail Grocery and Convenience Store Association, Inc.

(4) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the Indiana Retail Council, Inc.

(5) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the Egg Council of the Indiana State Poultry Association, Inc.

(6) One (1) member from recommendations submitted by the dean of the college of agriculture of Purdue University.

(7) One (1) member at large to represent the interests of the consumer.

(8) One (1) member to represent those engaged in the wholesaling of eggs through the Federal-State Egg Grading Program in Indiana.

(9) One (1) member to represent the interests of the food service industry.

(b) All appointments are for terms of three (3) years. However, an appointment to fill an unexpired term shall be made by the governor for the remainder of that term only.

(c) The recommendations provided for in this section shall be submitted to the governor within ten (10) days before an appointment is to be made to the state egg board. All appointments by the governor under this chapter shall be made within twenty (20) days after submission to the governor of the recommendations for appointments. If the recommendations are not submitted to the governor within the specified time, the governor shall make the appointment without the recommendations. If the governor does not make an appointment to fill an expired term for a member described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5), or (a)(6) within twenty (20) days after receiving the recommendation, the current members of the state egg board may select an individual from the names submitted by an organization under subsection (a) to fill the position represented by that organization on the state egg board. The individual shall serve a three (3) year term beginning with the next official board meeting following the twenty (20) day deadline.

(d) The members of the state egg board shall, before entering upon their duties, take and subscribe to the oath of office provided for other state officers. The oath of office shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall administer the oath as a part of the duties of the office of secretary of state.

(e) The state egg board shall elect from its own membership the following officers:

(1) President.

(2) A vice president who serves in the president's absence or disability.

(3) Recording secretary.

The officers serve for one (1) year or until their successors are elected and qualified.

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

(g) The state egg board shall provide a suitable office, equipment, supplies, and facilities for the conduct of the board's business.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.40-1993, SEC.55; P.L.28-2009, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-11
Record search or amendment; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The state department shall charge and collect a fee of eight dollars ($8) for each search of the records in the division of vital records. If the requested record is found, one (1) certification of the record will be issued without charge. Additional certifications of the same record will be issued at that time for an additional fee of four dollars ($4) for each record.

(b) The state department shall charge and collect an additional fee of eight dollars ($8) for any amendment to a record previously filed with the division of vital records.

(c) Verification without charge will be issued to an agency of local, state, or federal government upon written request by the agency.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-19-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.168-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-12-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.237.
Ind. Code § 16-40-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-40-1-3
Forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A report made under this chapter shall be made in the manner and upon forms prescribed by and furnished by the state department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-39-0.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 0.1 / Section 16-39-0.1-1
Application of prior law to confidentiality of certain records
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To the extent that IC 5-14-3 and IC 16-4-8 (before its repeal, now codified in this article) apply to the confidentiality of a record in the possession of a state agency under P.L.9-1991 before the transfer of the record required by P.L.9-1991, those statutes apply to the record after the transfer of the record.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.317.
Ind. Code § 16-40-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-40-4-10
Records confidential under chapter remain confidential after chapter expires
Status: repealed

Sec. 10. Any information that is confidential under IC 16-40-5 (expired June 30, 2010) remains confidential after IC 16-40-5 expires.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.318. Amended by P.L.63-2012, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-41-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-41-2-1
Rules; publication of list of diseases
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that establish reporting, monitoring, and preventive procedures for communicable diseases.

(b) The state department shall publish a list of:

(1) reportable communicable diseases;

(2) other diseases or conditions that pose a serious health risk based upon the characteristics of the disease or condition; and

(3) the control measures for the diseases and conditions;

on the state department's website. The state department is not required to adopt rules under subsection (a) for the list described in this subsection.

(c) In updating the list described in subsection (b), the state department:

(1) shall consider recommendations from:

(A) the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and

(B) the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists; and

(2) may consult with local health departments.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.8-2008, SEC.2; P.L.218-2019, SEC.7; P.L.112-2020, SEC.13; P.L.93-2024, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-1
Filing of allegations; form
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who believes that this article or rules adopted under this article have been breached may file an allegation of breach with the state department. The allegation must be in writing unless the breach complained of is an offense or a deficiency. An oral allegation of breach shall be reduced to writing by the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-3
Care provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The center shall provide for the educational diagnosis, evaluation, assessment, short term remediation, referral, and care of children who may benefit from such service, but who, because of serious disabling conditions, cannot make satisfactory progress in the programs of public schools or special institutions of the state. The provision of services shall be for the purpose of properly referring these children to more appropriate programs operated by other agencies or institutions and providing reassessment of these children as indicated.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.73; P.L.142-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-13.5
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. The commission may impose a reasonable fee for the issuance of a certification or license under this chapter. The commission shall deposit the fee in the emergency medical services fund established by IC 16-31-8.5-3.

As added by P.L.101-2006, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-1
"Dead body" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dead body" means a lifeless human body or parts or bones of the human body from the condition of which it reasonably may be concluded that death recently occurred.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-15-2(4).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.159; P.L.138-2006, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.100-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-3
"Local fetal-infant mortality review team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "local fetal-infant mortality review team" or "review team" refers to:

(1) a county fetal-infant mortality review team; or

(2) a regional fetal-infant mortality review team formed by multiple counties through a written agreement.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-20
Health care provider liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A health care provider who in good faith and in accordance with reasonable medical standards:

(1) participates in the withholding or withdrawal of CPR from a declarant:

(A) by whom an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed under this chapter; or

(B) who has revoked an out of hospital DNR declaration and order when the health care provider has no notice of the revocation; or

(2) provides CPR to a declarant:

(A) when the health care provider has no notice of the out of hospital DNR declaration and order; or

(B) after a revocation of an out of hospital DNR declaration and order;

is not subject to criminal or civil liability and may not be found to have committed an act of unprofessional conduct.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-12
Approval of licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The chief of police or the sheriff to whom the application is made shall on the same day forward the application with the chief of police's or sheriff's recommendations to the local health department.

(b) The local health department shall examine the application and make the investigation that the local health department considers necessary and either approve or disapprove the application not more than fifteen (15) days after receipt. Immediately after making a determination, the local health department shall return the application, marked approved or disapproved, to the sheriff or chief of police who submitted the application.

(c) The sheriff or chief of police shall notify the applicant within five (5) days that the application has been disapproved or that the sheriff or chief of police will issue the license. The sheriff or chief of police may issue the license provided for in this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.142-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-41-9-8
Discharge reports; release orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A local health officer may file a report with the court that states that an individual with a communicable disease who has been detained under this article may be discharged without danger to the health or life of others.

(b) The court may enter an order of release based on information presented by the local health officer or other sources.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.138-2006, SEC.9; P.L.1-2007, SEC.139; P.L.112-2020, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-15
Medical orders in POST form effective in all settings; noncompliance; contrary care not required; discussion of order requirement; transfer of care
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the medical orders included in a POST form executed under this chapter are effective in all settings. A health care provider shall comply with a declarant's POST form that is apparent and immediately available to the provider unless the provider:

(1) believes the POST form was not validly executed under this chapter;

(2) believes in good faith that the declarant, the representative, a proxy, or another individual at the request of the declarant, representative, or proxy has revoked the POST form as provided in section 11 of this chapter;

(3) believes in good faith that the declarant, representative, or a proxy has made a request for alternative treatment as provided in section 12 of this chapter;

(4) believes it would be medically inappropriate to provide the intervention included in the declarant's POST form; or

(5) has religious or moral beliefs that conflict with the POST form.

(b) A health care provider is not required to provide medical treatment that is contrary to a declarant's POST form that has been executed in accordance with this chapter.

(c) If a declarant is capable of making health care decisions, the declarant's treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, before carrying out or implementing a medical order indicated in the declarant's POST form, shall discuss the order with the declarant to reaffirm or amend the order on the POST form. For purposes of this subsection, a minor who is not authorized to consent to health care under IC 16-36-1-3(a)(2) is not capable of consenting to health care. This subsection applies regardless of whether the POST form was signed by the declarant or representative.

(d) A health care provider who is unable to implement or carry out the orders of a POST form shall transfer care of the declarant to another health care provider who is able to implement or carry out the orders. However, a health care provider who refuses to implement the medical orders included in an executed POST form is not required to transfer care of the declarant if any of the circumstances in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) have occurred.

(e) The treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant is responsible for coordinating the transfer of care of a declarant in the circumstances in subsection (d). If the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, after a reasonable attempt, is unable to find a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant willing to implement or carry out the medical orders included in the declarant's POST form, the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant may decline to implement or carry out the medical orders.

(f) If, under this section, the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant does not transfer a declarant or implement the medical orders included in the declarant's POST form and the declarant is competent, the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall attempt to ascertain the declarant's preferences for medical care by discussing the preferences with the declarant. If the declarant is incompetent to act, the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall attempt to ascertain the declarant's preferences for medical care by consulting with the following individuals:

(1) The treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall consult with any representative who is available, willing, and competent to act.

(2) If the declarant does not have a representative or if a representative is not available, willing, and competent to act, the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall consult with any of the following individuals who are available, willing, and competent to act:

(A) A proxy for the declarant who is reasonably available, willing, and competent to act and who has the highest priority under IC 16-36-7-42(c).

(B) If no proxy for the declarant is reasonably available, willing, or competent to act, another individual with firsthand knowledge of the declarant's intentions.

(g) An individual described in subsection (f) shall act according to the declarant's intentions, if known, or in the best interest of the declarant.

(h) The physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall list the names of the individuals described in subsection (f) who were consulted and the information received by the individuals in the declarant's medical record.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.67-2018, SEC.16; P.L.10-2019, SEC.78; P.L.86-2023, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-25-1.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 16-25-1.1-3
"Hospice"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Hospice" means a person that owns or operates a hospice program in Indiana.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2000, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-302.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-302.4
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.61-2015, SEC.6. Expired 7-1-2016 by P.L.61-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.1 / Section 16-41-42.1-1
"Health care entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "health care entity" means an entity that:

(1) is registered or licensed as a health care entity under the laws of another state, a foreign country, or a province in a foreign country; and

(2) provides health care services, including the performance of health care tests, in a mobile facility or temporary location for a short period of time.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-12
Prohibited acts; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state health commissioner may take one (1) or more of the following actions on any ground listed in subsection (b):

(1) Issue a letter of correction.

(2) Issue a probationary license.

(3) Conduct a resurvey.

(4) Deny renewal of a license.

(5) Revoke a license.

(6) Impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(b) The state health commissioner may take action under subsection (a) on any of the following grounds:

(1) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) Permitting, aiding, or abetting the commission of an illegal act in a home health agency.

(3) Conduct or practice found by the state department to be detrimental to the welfare of the patients of the home health care agency.

(c) 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 or rule adopted under 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 or rule adopted 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 or rules adopted by the state department;

(4) retaliates or discriminates against a patient, health care representative, power of attorney, employee, agency staff member, or any other person for:

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

(B) initiating, participating in, or testifying in an action under this article or rules adopted by the state department; 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.

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

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-13
Toilet room
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A food establishment must have a convenient toilet room separate and apart from and not opening directly into a room that is used for food handling.

(b) The floor of the toilet room must be made of a nonabsorbent material.

(c) The floor of the toilet room shall be washed and scoured daily.

(d) Each toilet fixture and each toilet room must be adequately ventilated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 16-41-18.6-1
State department working with national Parkinson's disease organization in educating public
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department may work with a national Parkinson's disease organization in educating the public about the following concerning Parkinson's disease:

(1) The symptoms and nature of Parkinson's disease.

(2) Personal risk factors.

(3) Options for diagnosing and treating Parkinson's disease.

(4) Populations with elevated risk for Parkinson's disease.

As added by P.L.108-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-25-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-42-25-5
Records of dispensing biologic product; time frame; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in order to ensure medical records are complete and accurate, a pharmacist shall, not later than ten (10) calendar days after dispensing a biologic product, record the name and manufacturer of the biologic product dispensed using:

(1) an interoperable electronic health records system shared with the prescribing practitioner, to the extent a system is in place between the pharmacist and the practitioner; or

(2) if an electronic health records system is not in place between the pharmacist and the prescribing practitioner, any prevailing means available to communicate to the prescribing practitioner the name and manufacturer of the biologic product dispensed.

(b) The pharmacist is not required to report to or communicate with the prescribing practitioner under subsection (a)(2) if:

(1) there is no federal Food and Drug Administration approved interchangeable biological product for the prescribed biological product; or

(2) the refill prescription is not changed from the product originally dispensed.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-217 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-217
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.72-2001, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-2
"Kerosene"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "kerosene" means any light fuel oil:

(1) with an A.P.I. gravity of at least thirty-nine (39) degrees Fahrenheit as determined by the ASTM D-287-55 method; and

(2) having an end point of not greater than five hundred ninety (590) degrees Fahrenheit as determined by the ASTM D-86-56 distillation method.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-1
Gross patient revenue defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "gross patient revenue" means inpatient and outpatient revenue from services to patients, including payments received from or on behalf of individual patients.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-30-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-30-3-1
State health plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department shall develop and promote a state health plan and recommend to the governor and the general assembly means by which programs and activities can be developed and implemented to effectively and efficiently meet the identified needs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.4-3(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-20-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-20-6-2
Form of gift; conversion into cash; separate account for proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The gifts, devises, and bequests accepted under this chapter may be in the form of cash or real, personal, or mixed property that, in accordance with the terms of a gift, devise, or bequest, may be converted into cash by the county executive or city fiscal body as follows:

(1) If real property, by sale as county and city real property may be sold.

(2) If personal property, by sale at private sale through the office of auditor, clerk, or clerk-treasurer, upon two (2) weeks publication of notice.

(b) The sale may be continued from day to day and shall be approved by the county executive or city fiscal body before the execution of a bill of sale. The auditor, clerk, or clerk-treasurer may execute bills of sale.

(c) Revenues realized from the gifts, devises, and bequests must be kept in a separate account for the purposes specified in this chapter. However, the account may not be permitted to exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per capita of the population of the county or city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-5.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-20-5.5-3
Determination by legislative body whether to hear appeal; development of procedures; timing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The legislative body shall determine whether to hear an appeal filed under section 2 of this chapter not later than fifteen (15) days from the filing of the appeal and may issue a denial of an appeal at any time after the filing of the appeal. Any appeal granted consideration by the legislative body must be heard at a public meeting of the legislative body held not later than fifteen (15) days after the date that the legislative body determines to hear the appeal.

(b) The legislative body shall develop procedures for the review, consideration, and hearing of an appeal filed under this chapter. The procedures must include the following:

(1) Standards for evaluating an enforcement action appealed under this chapter.

(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 local board of health or local health officer 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 legislative body 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 legislative body 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.

(c) The following apply unless the legislative body has, not later than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the appeal, placed the appeal on the agenda for a meeting of the legislative body:

(1) The appeal is considered denied.

(2) The legislative body 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.

As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-96.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-96.3
"Discharge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96.3. "Discharge", for purposes of IC 16-21-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-12-3.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-35-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-35-8-14
Administrative rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.119-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-15.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-15.7
Visitation; requirements; limitation on number of visitors; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.7. (a) As used in this section, "facility" includes the following:

(1) A hospital licensed under this article.

(2) A freestanding rehabilitation hospital.

(3) A private psychiatric hospital licensed under IC 12-25.

(4) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under this article.

(b) Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (f), a facility shall allow visitation to a patient who has been admitted as a patient during a disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12, a public health emergency, or a similar crisis from one (1) or more of the following individuals:

(1) A patient's family member.

(2) A patient's legal representative.

(3) The patient's designee.

(4) A member of the clergy.

(5) An essential caregiver.

(6) Any other individual capable of meeting the patient's needs.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), a person described in subsection (b) shall be permitted to daily visit a person who is admitted as a patient without regard for any visitation restrictions imposed by the facility during a compassionate care situation that involves one (1) or more of the following scenarios:

(1) An end of life situation, including hospice.

(2) A patient who is experiencing weight loss or dehydration and is in need of cuing or encouragement for eating or drinking.

(3) A patient who is experiencing emotional distress, depression, or grief.

(4) A patient who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related cognitive disorder.

(5) The patient is experiencing an acute health situation that requires immediate attention.

(6) The patient is undergoing surgery with general anesthesia.

(7) The patient is experiencing a sudden deterioration in the patient's medical condition.

(8) The patient is unable to provide or does not know pertinent and critical medical information that would aid the health care professional in treating the patient.

(9) The patient is a minor.

(d) A person who is described in subsection (b) or who visits a patient admitted as a patient for a reason specified in subsection (c) must comply with the following:

(1) Applicable guidelines concerning disease control or prevention as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(2) Any facility requirements to undergo screening or to complete testing before visiting a patient admitted as a patient. If a screening protocol or test result prohibits a person from visiting the patient, another individual capable of successfully completing or passing the applicable screening protocol or test may be selected for visitation by the patient.

(3) Limitations that an individual granted access under the protocols of this section may not access any area other than the patient's room or area designated or permitted by the facility.

(e) The facility may specify any requirement that the facility will implement for the individual who is granted access to the facility, including the following:

(1) Screening.

(2) Personal protective equipment requirements and instructions on the proper use of the equipment.

(3) Restrictions when entering patient rooms.

(4) Disclosure of any risks associated with the individual's entry onto the premises, including risks during an epidemic or when a communicable disease is involved.

(5) Written acknowledgment from the individual entering the premises that the individual:

(A) will follow the established protocols;

(B) holds the facility, its employees, and health care providers harmless for exposure to a disease or other harmful agent specified during a disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12 while the individual is allowed to enter the facility; and

(C) received and acknowledges the disclosure of the risks described in subdivision (4).

(f) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent a facility from limiting the number of designated individuals that a person admitted as a patient may see if the limitations are explicitly required under a disaster emergency or public health emergency declaration.

(g) A hospital, its employees, and contractors are immune from civil liability for an injury or harm caused by or resulting from:

(1) the exposure of a contagious disease or other harmful agent that is specified during a disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12; or

(2) acts or omissions by visitors who are present in the hospital;

as a result of the implementation of the protocols under this chapter. The immunity described in this section does not apply to any act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-5
Annual budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board of each local health department shall submit an annual budget to the county executive, county fiscal body, and city fiscal body concerned with approval of the budget at the regular time for consideration of annual budgets.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-82.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-82.8
"Cost of receivership"
Status: in_force

Sec. 82.8. "Cost of receivership", for purposes of IC 16-28-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-8-0.5.

As added by P.L.29-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-18
Enforcement proceedings; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The state department may bring a proceeding against any person against whom a final order or determination has been made to compel compliance. The court in such an action has jurisdiction to enforce the order or determination by injunction.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, the state department may bring an action to enforce this title, except as otherwise stated. Such an action shall be brought in the name of the state. The court in such an action has jurisdiction to compel or enforce the provisions of this title by injunction.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-24.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-47-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-47-2-1
Authority to enter into multi-state agreement to purchase or reimburse for prescription drugs
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state, with the approval of the governor, may enter into agreements with other states to jointly purchase prescription drugs in aggregate or provide for reimbursement of the cost of prescription drugs purchased in aggregate to reduce the prescription drug costs for the state and for Indiana residents covered under this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-11.5
Violations; civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) A payor or an Indiana nonprofit hospital system may report a violation of this chapter to the state department on a form prescribed by the state department.

(b) The state department may assess a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day against a qualified provider for a violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-41-33-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 33 / Section 16-41-33-8
Support programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An action program in vector abatement requires significant support in monitoring and research to assure the program's continued success. State agencies, including the state department and the office of agricultural research programs, are encouraged to pursue strong programs in support of abatement. Where appropriate and feasible, state agencies may draw on the resources and expertise of other institutions and the private sector in this effort.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.40-1993, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-31
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. All proceedings for the enforcement of this chapter or to restrain violations of this chapter shall be in the name of the state.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-263.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-263.6
"Onsite sewage system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 263.6. "Onsite sewage system", for purposes of IC 16-41-25.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-25.5-1.

As added by P.L.181-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-42-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-42-10-3
"Person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, or an unincorporated organization to the extent the person is engaged in the commercial manufacture or sale of flour, white bread, or rolls.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-3-1(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-158 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-158
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-4-6-2; 16-7-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.23-1993, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-22-2.5-1
Discharge of duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A member of a governing board shall, based on facts then known to the member, discharge the member's duties as follows:

(1) In good faith.

(2) With the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances.

(3) In a manner the member reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the hospital.

(b) In discharging the member's duties, a member may rely on information, opinions, reports, or statements, including financial statements and other financial data, if prepared or presented by one (1) of the following:

(1) A person whom the member reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters presented.

(2) Legal counsel, public accountants, or other persons as to matters the member reasonably believes are within the person's professional or expert competence.

(c) A member is not acting in good faith if the member has knowledge concerning a matter in question that makes reliance otherwise permitted by subsection (b) unwarranted.

As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-375.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-375.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.42. Repealed by P.L.32-2021, SEC.104 and P.L.151-2021, SEC.7 and P.L.198-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-6
Board of directors; conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the board of directors 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: 16-12.2-5-4(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-253.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-253.3
"Nurse aide training program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 253.3. "Nurse aide training program", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means a training program that:

(1) is authorized by the certified health care professions commission established by IC 16-27.5-2-1;

(2) complies with 42 CFR 483.152 and 42 CFR 483.154; and

(3) is completed by an individual seeking to become a nurse aide.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-22
Advanced life support certification; exemptions; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this section does not apply to the following:

(1) A licensed physician.

(2) A registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician.

(3) A person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21.

(b) A person may not furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, or advertise advanced life support as a part of the regular course of doing business unless the person holds a valid certificate or provisional certificate issued by the commission to provide advanced life support.

(c) A:

(1) licensed physician;

(2) registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician; or

(3) person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21;

who operates a business of operating an emergency ambulance service that provides advanced life support must hold a valid certificate issued by the commission under this chapter.

(d) A person who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor. Each day of continued violation of this section is a separate offense.

As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-34-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-34-6-6
Reporting alleged or suspected coercion; investigation; employing a mandatory reporter
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A mandatory reporter must report to law enforcement every instance of alleged or suspected coerced abortion. A mandatory reporter may not use discretion in deciding whether a case should or should not be reported to law enforcement.

(b) A mandatory reporter must make a report described in subsection (a) immediately to law enforcement when the coercion or attempted coercion is brought to the mandatory reporter's attention.

(c) A mandatory reporter may not delegate the responsibility to report coercion or attempted coercion under subsection (a) to another individual.

(d) The mandatory reporter making a report under subsection (a) shall provide the following information:

(1) The name and address of the pregnant woman.

(2) The name and address of the person who is responsible for the care or custody of the pregnant woman if she is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(3) Any pertinent information relating to the alleged or suspected coercion or attempted coercion of the pregnant woman to undergo an abortion.

(e) After receiving a report under subsection (a), a law enforcement agency must immediately respond and initiate an investigation. The law enforcement agency shall conduct an investigation under this chapter in the same manner that the law enforcement agency would conduct any other criminal investigation.

(f) A reproductive health care facility that knowingly employs a mandatory reporter after a mandatory reporter violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-3
Blood center
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "blood center" includes a blood bank, a blood storage facility, a plasma center, a hospital, or other facility where blood is collected.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-31.5-10-2
Commission a body politic; venue; sovereign immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission is a body politic and an instrumentality of the compact states.

(b) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

(c) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-21
Authorized sale or possession
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. Sections 11, 13, 19, and 25(b) of this chapter are not applicable to the following:

(1) The sale of legend drugs to persons included in any of the classes named in subdivision (2), or to the agents or employees of such persons for use in the usual course of their business or practice or in the performance of their official duties.

(2) Possession of legend drugs by the following persons or their agents or employees for such use:

(A) Pharmacists.

(B) Practitioners.

(C) Persons who procure legend drugs for handling by or under the supervision of pharmacists or practitioners employed by them or for the purpose of lawful research, teaching, or testing and not for resale.

(D) Hospitals and other institutions that procure legend drugs for lawful administration by practitioners.

(E) Manufacturers and wholesalers.

(F) Carriers and warehousemen.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27.5-2-1
Establishment; membership; terms; quorum; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The certified health care professions commission is established as a continuing commission for executive branch purposes and shall be staffed by the state department.

(b) The commission consists of the following members, all of whom are voting members, appointed by the governor:

(1) Two (2) individuals, each of whom is a nurse aide, qualified medication aide, or home health aide in Indiana.

(2) Three (3) individuals, each of whom is a registered nurse in Indiana, and at least one (1) of whom has experience training certified nurse aides, qualified medication aides, or home health aides.

(3) One (1) individual who is a health facility administrator in Indiana.

(4) One (1) individual who is a consumer of nursing services in Indiana.

(c) A member appointed under subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3) must have at least five (5) years of health care experience.

(d) A member appointed to the commission serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5 and may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.

(e) Four (4) members of the commission constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the commission is required for action by the commission.

(f) The first meeting of the commission shall be held within thirty (30) days after the members of the commission have been appointed. At the first meeting, the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the commission for a one (1) year term. An individual may not be elected as chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms.

(g) The commission shall meet at least four (4) times per year at times and places determined by the commission. Additional meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or any four (4) members of the commission to be held at such time and place as may be designated in the call.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-11(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.101-2006, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-136 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-136
"Food additive"
Status: in_force

Sec. 136. (a) "Food additive", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means any substance the intended use of which results or may be reasonably expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any food (including any substance intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, and including any source or radiation intended for any such use) if the substance is not generally recognized among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in a food before January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the conditions of the substance's intended use.

(b) The term does not include any of the following:

(1) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity.

(2) A pesticide chemical to the extent that the chemical is intended for use or is used in the production, storage, or transportation of any raw agricultural commodity.

(3) A color additive.

(4) Any substance used in accordance with a sanction or approval granted before the enactment of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, under the Federal Act; the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Meat Inspection Act of March 4, 1907 (34 Stat. 1260), as amended and extended (21 U.S.C. 71 et seq.).

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-4
Assignment of eligible child for care, services, or treatment; contracting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A child with special health care needs who has been determined to be financially and medically eligible according to rules adopted by the state department may be assigned for care, services, or treatment to any of the following:

(1) A public or private hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(2) A diagnostic and treatment center.

(3) A licensed physician.

(4) Other participating providers under this chapter.

(b) The state department may contract for any service necessary to administer the program for children with special health care needs, including the following:

(1) The determination of medical eligibility.

(2) The development and implementation of a certification program for physicians serving children with special health care needs.

(3) The development of standards of care for children with special health care needs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-31.5-10-3
State delegate; vacancy; voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Each member state shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate. The responsible official of the state EMS authority or the official's designee shall be the delegate to this compact for each member state. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed.

(b) Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the member state in which the vacancy exists. In the event that more than one (1) board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license EMS personnel at and above the level of EMT exists, the governor of the state will determine which entity will be responsible for assigning the delegate.

(c) Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-9
Releasing epidemiological information
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter does not prevent the release to any interested person of epidemiological information that does not identify a chronic disease patient.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-10.5
"Services provided for the treatment of individuals with psychiatric disorders or chronic addiction disorders"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. As used in this chapter, "services provided for the treatment of individuals with psychiatric disorders or chronic addiction disorders" means services to diagnose or treat a mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorder diagnosis under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, published by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM V-TR).

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-9
Infant eye inflammation, swelling, or discharge; reports; treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If:

(1) one (1) or both eyes of an infant become inflamed, swollen, or show an unnatural discharge or secretion at any time within two (2) weeks after birth; and

(2) there is no legally qualified person in professional attendance;

the parent or other person who is in charge of the care of the infant shall immediately report in writing the infection or unnatural discharge not more than six (6) hours after discovery to the health officer.

(b) If treatment has not been secured by the time the report on the infection or unnatural discharge is made, the local health officer shall direct the person to secure adequate medical service and to make a report to the local health officer when the treatment has been secured.

(c) If the person who is in charge of the care of the infant is unable to pay for medical treatment for the infant, the local health officer may direct the person to place the infant in the charge of the proper agency or official responsible for the medical care of indigents.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-11-8; 16-1-11-9; 16-1-11-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-5
Adoption of rules by state board
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.82-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-223.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-223.5
"Medical emergency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 223.5. "Medical emergency", for purposes of IC 16-34, means a condition that, on the basis of the attending physician's good faith clinical judgment, complicates the medical condition of a pregnant woman so that it necessitates the immediate termination of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay would create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.

As added by P.L.187-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-15
Operation or advertisement of unlicensed home health agency; violation; classification
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person who:

(1) operates a home health agency; or

(2) advertises the operation of a home health agency;

that is not licensed commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-31
Security for bonds; trust indenture
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The governing board may secure the bonds by a trust indenture between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or national or state bank in Indiana having trust powers.

(b) The trust indenture may do the following:

(1) Mortgage the land or building, or both, for which the bonds are issued.

(2) Contain reasonable provisions for the following:

(A) Protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority and board in relation to the following:

(i) The construction or renovation of the building and the building's insurance.

(ii) The custody, safeguarding, and application of all money.

(B) Setting forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and trustee.

(C) Restricting the individual right of action of bondholders.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the board of directors may determine by resolution or in the trust indenture the following:

(1) The officer, board, or depositary that shall have custody of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds.

(2) The method of disbursement of the proceeds, including safeguards and restrictions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-29
Records of coroners denying anatomical gift recoveries
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. The state department shall compile and make available for public inspection records of a coroner or designee denying recovery of an anatomical gift as described in IC 36-2-14-22.6(f) and IC 36-2-14-22.6(g).

As added by P.L.147-2007, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-253 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-253
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-25-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-25-3-11
Third party billing notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A hospice that provides to a hospice program patient notice concerning a third party billing for a hospice service provided to the hospice program patient shall ensure that the notice:

(1) conspicuously states that the notice is not a bill;

(2) does not include a tear-off portion; and

(3) is not accompanied by a return mailing envelope.

As added by P.L.178-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-33-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 33 / Section 16-41-33-6
Duties of local health officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The:

(1) county fiscal body for the county health department;

(2) city fiscal body for a city health department; and

(3) county fiscal body and city fiscal body for a joint city-county health department;

may, by ordinance, determine the duties with respect to vector control of the local health officer.

(b) The duties under subsection (a) may include the following:

(1) Taking all necessary and proper steps to control vectors that have adverse health significance to humans or domestic animals and livestock.

(2) Entering upon any land, public or private, at any reasonable time to inspect for or to abate all pest and vector breeding grounds that have adverse health significance to humans or domestic animals and livestock.

(3) Purchasing supplies, material, and equipment.

(4) Recommending to the county commissioners or other appropriate authority the building, construction, maintenance, or repair of necessary levees, cuts, canals, channels, or other structures upon any land within the jurisdiction of the local health department after obtaining the necessary local and department of natural resources approvals.

(5) Executing contracts.

(6) Conducting control in a manner consistent with recommendations of the Purdue University cooperative extension service, the pesticide review board, and the state department.

(7) Entering into cooperative agreements with appropriate organizations for the purpose of assuring technical assistance in developing and carrying out specific duties.

(8) Identifying problems determined to be of importance to the public welfare and developing control programs appropriate to each situation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.40-1993, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-354.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-354.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.188-2017, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.153-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-28.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-28.8
"Attending"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.8. "Attending", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-1.1.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-15
"Anabolic steroid"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Anabolic steroid", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, means a material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains an anabolic steroid that includes any of the following:

Chorionic gonadotropin

Clostebol

Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone

Ethylestrenol

Fluoxymesterone

Mesterolone

Metenolone

Methandienone

Methandro stenolone

Methyltestosterone

Nandrolone decanoate

Nandrolone phenpropionate

Norethandrolone

Oxandrolone

Oxymesterone

Oxymetholone

Stanozolol

Testosterone propionate

Testosterone-like related compounds.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.146. Repealed by P.L.30-2016, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-21
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A city health officer may appoint and employ the professional, clerical, and other employees that are necessary and reasonable to carry out and perform the duties of the department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-339.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-339.5
"State directed payment program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 339.5. "State directed payment program", for purposes of IC 16-21-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-10-5.7.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-22-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-22-13-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a nonprofit hospital corporation that meets the following conditions:

(1) Is established in or within one (1) mile of a city.

(2) Has articles of incorporation or a constitution or bylaws that provide the following:

(A) The incorporators shall be the first board of trustees, which is the sole governing board, and which elects successors at stated periods from reputable citizens of the city and vicinity who meet the following conditions:

(i) Include one (1) licensed physician.

(ii) Are persons interested in the benevolent work of the hospital, chosen without reference to political or sectarian influence.

(iii) Receive no compensation for services.

(B) The corporation's general corporate powers will be exercised by a board of directors, who meet the following conditions:

(i) May include one (1) licensed physician.

(ii) Are residents of the county in which the hospital is located and elected by a board of electors consisting of representatives from each organized church, religious association, labor union and fraternal, charitable, military, patriotic, and civic organization in the city.

(3) The revenue derived from the care of persons able to pay for services and from all other sources is expended in the maintenance of the hospital and for the care of persons who are unable to pay, to the extent of the hospital's ability to assist, so that revenues are insufficient to support and maintain the hospital and enable the hospital to supply the demand for hospital care and nursing in the city and community.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-18.1-1(a), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.91-2002, SEC.14 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-1
Agricultural labor camp
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agricultural labor camp" includes at least one (1) building or structure, tent, trailer, or vehicle, including the land, established, operated, or used as living quarters for at least five (5) adult seasonal or temporary workers engaged in agricultural activities, including related food processing.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-19
Vital statistics studies; provision of information to election division and FSSA concerning deceased individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The state department shall study the vital statistics and endeavor to make intelligent and profitable use of the collected records of death and sickness among the people.

(b) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, after January 1, 2006, the department shall provide information to the following:

(1) The election division to coordinate the computerized list of voters maintained under IC 3-7-26.3 with the department records concerning individuals identified as deceased under IC 3-7-45.

(2) The office of the secretary of family and social services to determine whether a Medicaid recipient is identified as deceased for purposes of IC 12-15-1-24(c).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.202; P.L.128-2015, SEC.237; P.L.126-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-49-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49-2-1
Child fatality committee established in each county; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A child fatality committee is established in each county and consists of the following members:

(1) The prosecuting attorney of the county or a representative of the prosecuting attorney.

(2) The county coroner or a deputy coroner of the county representing the county coroner.

(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 county.

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

(5) A representative of law enforcement from the county.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-5
Transmittal of voter registration application or declination forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 20506(d)(1), the designated office employee shall transmit a completed voter registration application:

(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the individual's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and

(2) not later than five (5) days after the application is accepted at the office.

(b) The employee shall transmit the voter registration application (or a separate declination form) on which the individual declined to register to vote by specifically declining to register or by failing to complete the voter registration portion of the application.

(c) The declination must be transmitted:

(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the individual's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and

(2) not later than five (5) days after the application is accepted at the office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.146; P.L.258-2013, SEC.91; P.L.128-2015, SEC.239.
Ind. Code § 16-35-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-35-6-1
Right to breastfeed
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other law, a woman may breastfeed her child anywhere the woman has a right to be.

As added by P.L.125-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-346.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-346.3
"Target housing"
Status: in_force

Sec. 346.3. (a) "Target housing", for purposes of lead-based paint activities and IC 16-41-39.8, means housing constructed before January 1, 1978.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) Housing for the elderly or individuals with disabilities that is not occupied by or expected to be occupied by a child of not more than six (6) years of age.

(2) A building without a bedroom.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-32-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-32-5-7
Cause of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An individual who reasonably believes that a covered entity has violated this chapter may bring a civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief against the covered entity for the purpose of enforcing compliance with this chapter.

(b) In an action commenced under this section, the court must:

(1) schedule a hearing as soon as practicable; and

(2) apply the same standards when rendering judgment as would be applied in an action brought in federal court under 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.

(c) This section does not create a right to compensatory or punitive damages against a covered entity.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-28-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-28-9-6
Imposition of fine
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department may impose a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a violation of a provision of this chapter.

As added by P.L.108-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-8
Calculation of state comprehensive care bed need rate; consultation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall calculate the state comprehensive care bed need rate as follows:

STEP ONE: Divide:

(A) the total statewide inpatient days; by

(B) the total comprehensive care bed days available at comprehensive care health facilities;

to determine the statewide comprehensive care bed occupancy rate.

STEP TWO: Multiply the statewide comprehensive care bed occupancy rate determined in STEP ONE by the total statewide comprehensive care bed supply as determined under section 7(a) of this chapter to determine the total statewide number of comprehensive care beds occupied.

STEP THREE: Divide:

(A) the total statewide number of comprehensive care beds occupied determined in STEP TWO; by

(B) ninety percent (90%);

to determine the total statewide number of comprehensive care beds needed.

STEP FOUR: Divide:

(A) the total statewide number of comprehensive care beds needed as determined in STEP THREE; by

(B) the projected statewide population that is at least sixty-five (65) years of age as determined under section 7(b) of this chapter.

STEP FIVE: Multiply the number determined in STEP FOUR by one thousand (1,000) to determine the state comprehensive care bed need rate.

(b) The state comprehensive care bed need rate determined in STEP FIVE of subsection (a) shall be expressed as the number of comprehensive care beds per one thousand (1,000) persons who are at least sixty-five (65) years of age.

(c) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall calculate the state comprehensive care bed need rate and may consult with third party private sector entities with expertise in Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-25
Prosecution of violators; orders to abate condition or violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. If, upon inspection of a food establishment, a local health officer or food environmental health specialist finds an employer, operator, or other employee to be violating IC 16-41-20, IC 16-41-23, IC 16-41-24, IC 16-41-34, or this chapter, the local health officer or food environmental health specialist shall do at least one (1) of the following:

(1) Furnish evidence of the violation to the prosecuting attorney of the county or circuit in which the violation occurs. The prosecuting attorney shall prosecute all persons violating IC 16-41-20, IC 16-41-23, IC 16-41-24, IC 16-41-34, or this chapter, or rules adopted under those provisions.

(2) Report the condition and violation to the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent. The state health commissioner may issue an order to the person in authority at the offending establishment to abate the condition or violation within five (5) days or within another reasonable time required to abate the condition or violation. The proceedings to abate must be in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.73; P.L.144-1996, SEC.14; P.L.104-2003, SEC.8; P.L.1-2009, SEC.118; P.L.86-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-37-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-37-4-2
Reports; exemption from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A licensed physician, hospital, sanitarium, health facility, or similar organization or institution may provide information relating to the condition, treatment, and causes of death and other information concerning any person to the state health commissioner or to the commissioner's authorized representatives, including reports on forms prepared by the commissioner for the purpose of permitting the studies and research.

(b) A person, an organization, an institution, or an agency furnishing information under subsection (a) to the state health commissioner or the commissioner's representative is not subject to an action for damages or other relief.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-2
Resolution for creation of authority; name; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The county executive of a county owning and operating only one (1) county hospital may, upon written request by the governing board of the hospital, adopt a resolution for the creation of an authority under this chapter. Upon the adoption of the resolution an authority is created which shall be a body corporate and politic known as the "_________ County Hospital Association". The name includes the name of the county. The authority is created for the purpose of financing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, equipping, and leasing to the county land and a building, including an existing building, for hospital purposes. The county auditor shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the authority is created.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-31.5-10-9
Payment of expenses; annual assessment; annual audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of the commission's establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.

(b) The commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.

(c) The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and the commission's staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.

(d) The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the obligations, nor shall the commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.

(e) The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under the commission's bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become a part of the annual report of the commission.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-178 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-178
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-6-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.256-1999, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-10
Third party billing notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A health facility that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the notice:

(1) conspicuously states that the notice is not a bill;

(2) does not include a tear-off portion; and

(3) is not accompanied by a return mailing envelope.

As added by P.L.178-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-13
Governor's authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. This chapter may not be construed to preclude the governor from taking any action within the governor's authority.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-41-25-0.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-41-25-0.4
"Residential onsite sewage system"; "design daily flow"; "bedroom equivalent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.4. (a) As used in this chapter, "residential onsite sewage system" means all equipment and devices necessary for proper conduction, collection, storage, treatment, and onsite disposal of sewage from:

(1) a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling;

(2) a residential outbuilding; or

(3) two (2) single family dwellings located on the same property with a combined design daily flow of less than or equal to seven hundred fifty (750) gallons per day.

The term includes residential sewers, septic tanks, soil absorption systems, temporary sewage holding tanks, and sanitary vault privies.

(b) As used in subsection (a), "design daily flow" means the calculated peak daily sewage flow from a residence. For a particular residence, the design daily flow is calculated as one hundred fifty (150) gallons per day multiplied by the number of bedrooms and bedroom equivalents.

(c) As used in subsection (b), "bedroom equivalent" means a jetted bathtub with a capacity of more than one hundred twenty-five (125) gallons.

As added by P.L.167-2022, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-44-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-44-3-3
"Motor fuel outlet" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "motor fuel outlet" means a location where motor fuel is sold at retail to the public.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-31-8.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 16-31-8.5-6
Money remains in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-56.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-56.5
"Cloning"
Status: in_force

Sec. 56.5. (a) "Cloning" means the use of asexual reproduction to create or grow a human embryo from a single cell or cells of a genetically identical human.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) a treatment or procedure to enhance human reproductive capability through the manipulation of human oocytes or embryos, including the following:

(A) In vitro fertilization.

(B) Gamete intrafallopian transfer.

(C) Zygote intrafallopian transfer; or

(2) the following types of stem cell research:

(A) Adult stem cell.

(B) Fetal stem cell, as long as the biological parent has given written consent for the use of the fetal stem cells.

(C) Embryonic stem cells from lines that are permissible for use under applicable federal law.

As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-24-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-24-2-7
Superintendent; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The superintendent is the chief executive officer of the hospital and is subject to bylaws, rules, and regulations of the hospital and to the board of managers and the board's president.

(b) The superintendent shall do the following:

(1) Equip the hospital for the care and treatment of patients and for the use of the officers and employees and to purchase, directly or if the county has a purchasing agent, through the county purchasing agent, all necessary supplies and equipment. The superintendent shall determine the quality needed or the practicability of the articles requisitioned.

(2) The following:

(A) Supervise and control the records, accounts, and buildings of the hospital and the hospital's internal affairs.

(B) Maintain discipline.

(C) Enforce compliance with all rules, bylaws, and regulations adopted by the board of managers for the government, discipline, and management of the hospital and make further rules, regulations, and orders not inconsistent with those of the board of managers.

(3) The following:

(A) Appoint a licensed physician, as medical director, who has at least five (5) years experience in the treatment of tuberculosis.

(B) Employ doctors, department heads, nurses, and employees the licensed physician considers proper and necessary for the efficient performance of the business of the hospital.

(C) Prescribe staff duties, and discharge staff at the superintendent's discretion.

(4) Keep accurate accounts and records of the business and operations of the hospital and include the accounts and records in an annual report for the board of managers, who shall incorporate the accounts and records in the board's report to the county executive.

(5) Admit the following persons to the hospital in the order of application:

(A) A person:

(i) with tuberculosis in any form and other diseases the board of managers designates; and

(ii) who has resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the application for admission.

(B) Persons from other counties or states, as provided in this chapter.

(6) Keep records of the admission, physical condition, and treatment of each patient, including name, age, sex, color, marital condition, residence, occupation, and place of last employment.

(7) The following:

(A) Have a physical examination made of persons admitted to the hospital.

(B) Provide for the treatment of each patient according to the patient's need.

(C) Keep records of the condition of each patient when admitted and thereafter.

(8) Discharge and report to the board of managers concerning a patient who meets any of the following conditions:

(A) Willfully or habitually violates the rules of the hospital.

(B) Does not have or has recovered from tuberculosis or other diseases designated by the board of managers.

(C) Is no longer a suitable patient for treatment.

(9) Hold clinics in all counties affiliated with the hospital, which must be arranged for and under the supervision of the official visitor of the contracting county.

(10) Receive and administer all gifts, bequests, and devises on behalf of the hospital. A gift of money shall, after the payment of all taxes, fees, costs, and other expenses, be deposited in the depository of the hospital designated by the county executive and shall be managed by the board of managers for the best interest of the hospital, according to the donor's conditions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-11-6-6; 16-11-6-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-5
Location of training
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Supervised practicum requirements for a qualified medication aide training and competency evaluation program must occur at a health care facility.

(b) The classroom training requirements for qualified medication aide training may be provided by any of the following:

(1) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28.

(2) A program operated by an Indiana vocational school governed by the department of education or the North Central Association of College and Schools.

(3) An accredited nursing education program.

(4) A nonfacility program.

A classroom training program or site must have the necessary supplies and equipment to train qualified medication aides.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-13
Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person may not possess or use a legend drug or a precursor unless the person obtains the drug:

(1) on the prescription or drug order of a practitioner;

(2) in accordance with section 11(a)(2) or 21 of this chapter; or

(3) in accordance with rules adopted by the board of pharmacy under IC 25-26-23.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.119-2011, SEC.3; P.L.32-2021, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-111.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-111.3
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.61-2015, SEC.2. Expired 7-1-2016 by P.L.61-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 16-42-5.1-5
Receiving applications for permits; collecting fees; issuing permits; conducting inspections; permit requirement
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than January 1, 2025, a local health department shall begin:

(1) receiving applications for mobile retail food establishment permits;

(2) collecting annual permit fees;

(3) issuing a mobile retail food establishment permit; and

(4) conducting inspections of mobile retail food establishments.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2025, a person may not operate a mobile retail food establishment within the jurisdiction of a local health department unless the person obtains a mobile retail food establishment permit from the local health department.

As added by P.L.151-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-6
"Out of hospital DNR declaration and order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "out of hospital DNR declaration and order" means a document executed under sections 11 and 12 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 16-46-16.5-6
Awarding of grants; priority
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall award grants under this chapter primarily for the purpose of increasing health outcomes by, and preventing or reducing the prevalence of, the following:

(1) Training concerning mental health.

(2) Tobacco or nicotine use and the pulmonary and cardiac effects from the use.

(3) Food insecurities.

(4) Adverse behavioral and mental health outcomes.

(5) Lead exposure.

(6) Obesity.

(7) Diabetes.

(8) Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

(9) Hepatitis C.

(10) Cancer.

(11) Other critical health issues for a specific:

(A) region;

(B) county;

(C) sex; or

(D) ethnicity;

that ranks in the bottom quintile for that specific health issue metric.

In awarding the grants, the state department may give priority to proposals that will address health disparities and organizations representing people of color.

As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-25-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-25-7-3
Plan of care
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The hospice program must:

(1) include in the plan of care the professional disciplines that will furnish the care to the patient and the frequency of visits proposed to be furnished; and

(2) advise the hospice program patient of any change in the plan of care.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-2
Investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The division shall promptly investigate the following:

(1) A written allegation of breach received under this chapter.

(2) An oral allegation of breach that the director, in the director's discretion, believes to have merit.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-8
Review of records; access to records; no liability; confidentiality; review for abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) In conducting a review under this chapter, the statewide maternal mortality review committee shall review all applicable records and information related to the death, including the following:

(1) Records held by the local or state health departments, including the death certificate.

(2) Medical records submitted by the health care provider or health care facility.

(3) Law enforcement records.

(4) Coroner records, including an autopsy report.

(5) Mental health records.

(6) Emergency medical services reports.

(7) Subject to IC 31-33-18-2, records held by the department of child services.

(8) To the extent allowable under state and federal law, other records held by the state department.

(b) The following shall provide to the statewide maternal mortality review committee, in good faith, access to records concerning a case under review under this chapter:

(1) A health care provider, including a mental health professional.

(2) A health care facility.

(3) An individual.

(4) An entity.

(c) A person described in subsection (b) that provides access to records in good faith under this section is not subject to liability in:

(1) a civil;

(2) an administrative;

(3) a disciplinary; or

(4) a criminal;

action that might otherwise be imposed as a result of the disclosure.

(d) Except as otherwise provided under this chapter, information and records acquired and interviews conducted by the statewide maternal mortality review committee in the exercise of the committee's duties under this chapter are confidential and exempted from disclosure.

(e) Records, information, documents, and reports acquired or produced by the statewide maternal mortality review committee are not:

(1) subject to subpoena or discovery; or

(2) admissible as evidence;

in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Information that is otherwise discoverable or admissible from original sources is not immune from discovery or use in any proceeding merely because the information was presented during proceedings before the statewide maternal mortality review committee.

(f) The statewide maternal mortality review committee members and individuals who attend a statewide maternal mortality review committee meeting at the invitation of the chairperson shall maintain the confidentiality of records and information discussed and disseminated during the statewide maternal mortality review committee meeting.

(g) In reviewing the medical records and mental health records submitted by the health care provider or health care facility under this section, the statewide maternal mortality review committee shall determine:

(1) whether an abortion was performed on the individual and if so, whether the abortion contributed or was otherwise related to the maternal death; or

(2) whether a miscarriage occurred and, if so, whether the miscarriage contributed or was otherwise related to the maternal death.

Any finding by the statewide maternal mortality review committee that an abortion contributed to or was a related factor of the maternal mortality must be compiled and included in the annual report submitted under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.65-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-9
Superintendent immune from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A superintendent who, without malice, bad faith, or negligence, discloses confidential information in connection with the superintendent's compliance with section 7 of this chapter or consents to medical or surgical treatment of a patient after following the procedures required by this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of disclosing confidential information or giving or withholding the consent.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-25-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-25-3-10
Unlicensed persons not permitted to use "hospice" to describe services
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person that is not licensed or approved to own or operate a hospice program under this chapter may not use:

(1) the word "hospice" in a title or description of a facility, an organization, a program, a service provider, or a service; or

(2) any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person holds a license or has approval to provide hospice services.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-12
Application for admission to home; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) An application for admission to the home may be made by a responsible parent, a guardian, a representative of the court, or the department of child services.

(b) If an application is submitted by a person other than a responsible parent or guardian, the superintendent of the home shall cooperate with the department of child services to ensure that an appropriate case study is made upon application and continued throughout the period the child resides at the home.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.237; P.L.5-1993, SEC.250; P.L.142-1995, SEC.19; P.L.145-2006, SEC.137; P.L.146-2008, SEC.437.
Ind. Code § 16-49.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49.5-1-2
"SOFR"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "SOFR" means suicide and overdose fatality review.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-46-11.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 16-46-11.1-4
Establishment; staff
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 4. The commission on health care interpreters and translators is established. The state department shall provide staff for the commission.

As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-13.5
Annual loan repayment for student grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. The state department may award an annual loan repayment in an amount not greater than the documented amount of the student loans incurred by a health care professional.

As added by P.L.72-2001, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-18.5
"Any other disability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. "Any other disability", for purposes of IC 16-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-1.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-10
Distributing information on HIV treatment options
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The state department shall distribute to physicians and to other individuals who are allowed by law to attend a pregnant woman information available from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that explains the treatment options available to an individual who has a positive test for HIV.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-15
Receipt of kerosene or gasoline; definition
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. For the purposes of this chapter, gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received in Indiana as follows:

(1) If stored in tanks adjacent to a refinery or a marine or pipeline terminal in Indiana, the gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received when withdrawn from storage for sale or use in Indiana or for transportation to destinations in Indiana other than for transfer to other refineries or marine or pipeline terminals in Indiana and not before. When so withdrawn, the gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received by the person who is the owner of the gasoline or kerosene at the time of withdrawal unless the gasoline or kerosene is withdrawn for transportation or delivery to or for the account of a person who is bonded under the gasoline tax law (IC 6-6-1.1), in which case the gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received by the person to or for whose account the gasoline or kerosene is transported or delivered.

(2) If imported into Indiana (other than to a refinery or marine or pipeline terminal in Indiana), the gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received at the time and by the person who is the owner of the gasoline or kerosene when the gasoline or kerosene is spotted or placed for unloading in Indiana.

(3) If produced, blended, or compounded in Indiana other than at a refinery or a marine or pipeline terminal, the gasoline or kerosene is considered to be received when produced, blended, or compounded.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-8(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-334 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-334
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-20-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-20-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a county that is subject to IC 16-22-8.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-39-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-39-4-4
Copying fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 16-39-9 governs the fees that may be charged for making and providing copies of records under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.3(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.102-1994, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-18-4-6
Police officer powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A hospital police officer appointed under this chapter has the following powers:

(1) General police powers, including the power to arrest, without process, all persons who commit any offense within the view of the police officer.

(2) The same common law and statutory powers, privileges, and immunities as sheriffs and constables. However, the police officer is empowered to serve civil process only to the extent authorized by the governing board of a hospital.

(3) The duty to enforce and to assist the officials of the hospital in the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the hospital.

(4) The duty to assist and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers.

(b) The governing board of a hospital employing a hospital police officer may expressly forbid the police officer from exercising any powers otherwise granted to the police officer by law.

As added by P.L.199-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-70 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-70
"Construct, erect, or build"
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. "Construct", "erect", or "build", for purposes of IC 16-22, includes the renovation or rebuilding of an existing structure.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-1(a)(8).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-34-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-34-6-2
"Mandatory reporter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "mandatory reporter" means any person providing health care services, including:

(1) a physician;

(2) a surgeon;

(3) a physical therapist;

(4) a psychiatrist;

(5) a psychologist;

(6) a medical resident;

(7) a medical intern;

(8) hospital staff;

(9) a licensed nurse;

(10) a nurse's aide;

(11) any emergency medical technician;

(12) a paramedic; and

(13) any:

(A) employee;

(B) staff member; or

(C) volunteer;

at a reproductive health care facility.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-39-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-39-9-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.102-1994, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.78-2004, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.173-2007, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-6
Authority to assess a hospital assessment fee; use of fee; authorization to request a waiver; amount of assessment; termination of collection of fee; records of collections
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsection (d) and section 8(b) of this chapter, the office may assess a hospital assessment fee to hospitals during the fee period if the following conditions are met:

(1) The fee may be used only for the purposes described in the following:

(A) Section 8(c)(1) of this chapter.

(B) Section 8.5 of this chapter.

(C) Section 9 of this chapter.

(D) Section 11 of this chapter.

(E) Section 13.3 of this chapter.

(F) Section 14 of this chapter.

(2) The funds generated from the fee do not revert to the state general fund.

(b) The office may request a waiver from the United States Department of Health and Human Services of the broad based and uniformity requirements set forth in 42 CFR 433.68 concerning the assessment under this chapter.

(c) Subject to subsection (a), the office may assess a fee in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount permitted under federal law:

(1) on a tiered basis among the hospitals; and

(2) based on net patient revenue, inpatient days, or another methodology approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(d) The office shall stop collecting a fee, the programs described in section 8(a) of this chapter shall be reconciled and terminated subject to section 9(c) of this chapter, and the operation of section 11 of this chapter, subject to section 11(d) and 11(e) of this chapter, ends subject to section 9(c) of this chapter, if any of the following occurs:

(1) An appellate court makes a final determination that either:

(A) the fee; or

(B) any of the programs described in section 8(a) of this chapter;

cannot be implemented or maintained.

(2) The United States Department of Health and Human Services makes a final determination that the Medicaid state plan amendments or waivers submitted under this chapter are not approved or cannot be validly implemented.

(3) The fee is not collected because of circumstances described in section 8(d) of this chapter.

(e) The office shall keep records of the fees collected by the office and report the amount of fees collected under this chapter to the budget committee.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.141; P.L.216-2025, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-2
"De-identified minimum negotiated charge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "de-identified minimum negotiated charge" means the lowest charge that a diagnostic imaging facility has negotiated with any third party payer for an item or service.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-8
Rules
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons living in agricultural labor camps, prescribing standards for living quarters at agricultural labor camps, including provisions relating to construction of camps, sanitary conditions, light, air, safety protection from fire hazards, equipment, maintenance and operation of the camp, sewage disposal through septic tank absorption fields or other approved methods, and other matters appropriate for the security of the life and health of occupants.

(b) The environmental rules board shall adopt rules under IC 13-14-9 pertaining to water supplies required for agricultural labor camps.

(c) In the preparation of rules, the state department:

(1) shall consult with and request technical assistance from other appropriate state agencies; and

(2) may appoint and consult with committees of technically qualified persons and of representatives of employers and employees.

(d) If a conflict exists between rules adopted under this chapter and rules adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission, the rules authorized in this section apply.

(e) A copy of every rule adopted under this chapter shall be sent to each health officer in Indiana and to the heads of other state agencies with specific or related responsibility affecting agricultural labor camps and to any person requesting the rules. The rules affecting agricultural labor camps adopted under this chapter shall be published periodically in the manner the state department determines.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.105; P.L.181-2018, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-40 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-40
Compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. In proceeding under this chapter, it is not necessary to comply with any other law except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-41-10-6
Good faith reports; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who makes a report under this chapter in good faith is not subject to liability in a civil, an administrative, a disciplinary, or a criminal action.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-14
Prohibitions; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) An individual may not:

(1) profess to be a qualified medication aide; or

(2) use the initials "QMA" or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a qualified medication aide;

unless the individual has a valid certification issued under this chapter.

(b) An individual who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

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

Sec. 3. The county executive shall convey or assign the property to the petitioner if the board finds the following:

(1) The petitioner is qualified to receive the property described in the petitioner's petition.

(2) It is in the best interest of the county to convey or assign the property.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-10-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-6
Treasurer as custodian of federal Social Security money received
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The treasurer of state shall serve as the custodian of money that is received by the state from appropriations made by the United States Congress for the purpose of cooperating with the several states in the enforcement and administration of the federal Social Security Act.

(b) Under this chapter, the state department may administer the money received under subsection (a), and the treasurer of state may do the following:

(1) Receive the money.

(2) Pay the money into the proper account of the state general fund.

(3) Provide for the proper custody of the money.

(4) Make disbursements from the proper account on the order of the state department on which the warrant of the state comptroller shall be issued.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.375.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-331.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-331.5
"Signature"
Status: in_force

Sec. 331.5. "Signature", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-23.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-18
Transfer of assets to nonprofit corporation or related hospital entity; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) If the board, the county executive, and the county fiscal body determine that the community the hospital serves can best be provided with hospital services through management, enlargement, remodeling, or renovation of the hospital by a nonprofit hospital corporation, the board, the county executive, and the county fiscal body may agree by joint resolution, and after following the procedures of IC 16-22-6-18 concerning notice and hearing, to transfer all of the assets of the hospital to a nonprofit corporation.

(b) The transfer of the hospital assets to the nonprofit corporation must be on terms and conditions and for consideration as appears reasonable. The transfer agreement must require the nonprofit corporation to assume and agree to pay any indebtedness attributable to the hospital buildings. The size, composition, and qualifications of the membership and the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation must be set forth in the corporation's articles of incorporation.

(c) An individual who is a:

(1) board member, in the member's capacity as a board member; or

(2) member of:

(A) the county executive; or

(B) the county fiscal body;

is immune from potential or actual liability attributable to the individual with respect to a transfer under subsection (b).

(d) In the event of a transfer under this section, the county is not liable for:

(1) any liabilities of the hospital that:

(A) were incurred on or before; or

(B) are incurred at any time after;

the transfer date; or

(2) any future liabilities incurred by the successor entity;

unless otherwise agreed to by the county at the time of the transfer in the transfer document. Any liabilities described in this subsection are the responsibility of the entity to which the assets were transferred, unless agreed to otherwise in the transfer document.

(e) The board, the county executive, and the county fiscal body shall execute a deed of conveyance and other documents necessary to transfer the assets of the hospital to the nonprofit corporation. The county executive shall deposit the proceeds from the transfer in:

(1) a nonexpendable interest bearing trust fund from which claims are paid for county hospital claims for the indigent or any other fund that the county executive and county fiscal body designate; or

(2) the county general fund.

(f) If the nonprofit corporation described in this section ceases doing business, is terminated, or is dissolved, funds or property remaining after payment of all lawful debts become the property of the county. A provision to this effect must be included in the articles of incorporation of the nonprofit corporation and may not be amended or deleted without the written approval of the commissioners.

(g) The board may sell, convey, or otherwise transfer real or personal property from the hospital to an entity related to or controlled by the hospital for constructing buildings on behalf of the hospital. The transfer is not subject to the notice and appraisal requirements under this section. The board may make the transfer upon terms and conditions the board considers appropriate. The board shall issue a deed of conveyance to the transferee.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-15(h), (i), (j), (k), (l).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.35-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-188 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-188
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(3).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-69.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-69.2
"Consumer product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 69.2. "Consumer product", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means an item or a component of an item that is produced or distributed for:

(1) sale to a consumer for use; or

(2) the personal use, consumption, or enjoyment of a consumer.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-42-24-4
Disciplinary action against attending physician prohibited if use requested by patient
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon may not be subjected to disciplinary action by the medical licensing board of Indiana for administering chymopapain to a patient under the neurosurgeon's or orthopedic surgeon's care to treat certain back ailments if the patient has signed the request form described in section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-10-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.185.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-11
Department of local government finance action; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) After the hearing, the department of local government finance shall approve, disapprove, or modify the proposal and certify the department's action to the auditor of the county.

(b) A:

(1) taxpayer who signed a petition filed under section 8 of this chapter; or

(2) county against which a petition under section 8 of this chapter is filed;

may petition for judicial review of the final determination of the department of local government finance under subsection (a). The petition must be filed in the tax court not more than forty-five (45) days after the department's action under subsection (a).

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.385; P.L.256-2003, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 16-42-5.4-4
"Small farm"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "small farm" means land:

(1) that is used primarily for growing crops or raising livestock;

(2) from which a person prepares and sells food products; and

(3) from which not more than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in gross sales is received from:

(A) meat products;

(B) cultivated or harvested crops; or

(C) the sale of food products;

in a single year.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-271 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-271
"Pathological waste"
Status: in_force

Sec. 271. "Pathological waste", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-5
Governing board in certain counties; members; residence limitations; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a county hospital in a county having a population of more than sixteen thousand seven hundred (16,700) and less than twenty thousand (20,000).

(b) Subject to subsection (e), the hospital and the affairs and business of the hospital shall be under the management and control of a governing board consisting of seven (7) members as follows:

(1) Three (3) members must be members of the county executive.

(2) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the county fiscal body, one (1) of whom may be a licensed physician.

(3) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the county executive.

(c) One (1) of the members initially appointed by the county fiscal body serves for one (1) year and one (1) of the members initially appointed serves for two (2) years. After the initial appointment, the members serve for two (2) years.

(d) One (1) of the members initially appointed by the county executive serves for one (1) year and one (1) of the members initially appointed serves for two (2) years. After the initial appointment, the members serve for two (2) years.

(e) Not more than two (2) members of a governing board appointed under this section may reside in a county other than the county in which the hospital is located. A member who is not a resident of the county in which the hospital is located must:

(1) be an Indiana resident; and

(2) be appointed upon a submission made under section 11 of this chapter by the governing board of the hospital to the appointing authority.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-1-3(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.35-1997, SEC.2; P.L.91-2002, SEC.3 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.3; P.L.80-2011, SEC.4; P.L.119-2012, SEC.133; P.L.104-2022, SEC.108; P.L.152-2026, SEC.220.
Ind. Code § 16-34-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-34-4-7
Abortion prohibited if the person knows that the abortion is being sought solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.

(b) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.

(c) This section is severable as specified in IC 1-1-1-8.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-14
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-1-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-49-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-4
Duties of committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The statewide child fatality review committee shall do the following:

(1) Compile and analyze data recorded by local child fatality review teams in reviewing child fatalities.

(2) Review child mortality records and examine all other records relevant to child fatalities in Indiana.

(3) Assist efforts by local child fatality review teams by:

(A) overseeing the creation of standardized forms and protocols necessary for the review of child deaths;

(B) providing expertise by answering questions related to a child's death that a local child fatality review team is reviewing;

(C) establishing and sponsoring training programs for members of local child fatality review teams; and

(D) providing, upon request of a local child fatality review team, expertise in creating local prevention strategies.

(4) Upon request by a local child fatality review team or the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3, assist in or conduct a review of the death of a child as provided under section 5 of this chapter.

(5) Create strategies and make recommendations for the safety of children and prevention of serious injuries or deaths of children.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-9
Enforcement; inspections and investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state department may initiate an action under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-3-8 to enforce this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) The state department and the state department's authorized representatives may enter and inspect agricultural labor camps at reasonable hours and may question the persons and investigate the facts, conditions, and practices or matters that the state department considers necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated a provision of this chapter or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the adoption of rules under this chapter. The state department may, to the extent appropriate, utilize the services of any other state department or agency of the government for assistance in the inspections and investigations.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-35-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-35-10-1
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" means the opioid addiction recovery pilot program for pregnant women and women with newborns established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.174-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-39-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-4
Patient access; restrictions; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A patient is entitled to inspect and copy the patient's own mental health record. However, if the provider that is responsible for the patient's mental health records determines for good medical cause, upon the advice of a physician, that the information requested under this section is detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient, or is likely to cause the patient to harm the patient or another person, the provider may withhold the information from the patient. If the provider is a state institution or agency, the patient may appeal the provider's refusal to permit the patient to inspect and copy the patient's own record under IC 4-21.5.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-22
Rights of litigants
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The right of change of venue from the county, the right of change of judge, and the right of trial by jury are the same as in civil cases.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-21-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-21-16-4
Posting of noncompliant hospitals; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department shall post and update a list of the noncompliant hospitals on the state department's website.

(b) The state department shall adopt procedures for the following:

(1) The state department's review of a hospital's compliance under this chapter, including a schedule for reviewing and issuing determinations concerning compliance.

(2) A noncompliant hospital's subsequent compliance status review to determine if the noncompliance has been remedied.

As added by P.L.124-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-9
Information to be provided to commissioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The election division shall provide the commissioner with a list of the current address and telephone number of the county voter registration office in each county. The commissioner shall promptly forward the list and each revision of the list to each WIC office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.254; P.L.3-1997, SEC.441; P.L.219-2013, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-1
"Nurse aide" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter and 410 IAC 16.2, "nurse aide" means an individual who provides nursing or nursing related services to residents in the following:

(1) A health facility.

(2) A hospital based health facility.

(3) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2. Under this subdivision, the term applies to an individual who was employed by the center after July 1, 1999.

(4) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1. Under this subdivision, the term applies to an individual who was employed by the agency after July 1, 1999.

(5) A hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3. Under this subdivision, the term applies to an individual who was employed by the program after July 1, 1999.

(6) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2. Under this subdivision, the term applies to an individual who was employed by the hospital after July 1, 1999.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A licensed health professional (as defined in IC 25-1-9-3).

(2) A registered dietician.

(3) An individual who volunteers to provide nursing or nursing related services without pay.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.108-1999, SEC.4; P.L.14-2000, SEC.45; P.L.143-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-0.5
"Public school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "public school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-15(1).

As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-4
Appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The local health officer shall transmit the request for funds to establish the sexually transmitted infection prevention and control program to the appropriate governing body, which may appropriate, out of any money that may be available in the governing body's general fund, an amount the governing body considers necessary and advisable to properly carry out the program as an emergency appropriation.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.147-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-26
Sale of county land or building to authority; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A county desiring to erect or renovate a building on land owned or to be acquired by the county may sell land or a building, or both to the authority. Before the sale may take place, the county executive, with the approval of the county fiscal body, shall file a petition with the circuit court of the county requesting the appointment of:

(1) one (1) disinterested freeholder of the county as an appraiser; and

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

who are residents of Indiana to determine the fair market value of the land and buildings. One (1) of the appraisers described under subdivision (2) must reside not more than fifty (50) miles from the land. The appraisers shall fix the fair market value of the land and buildings and report not more than two (2) weeks after the date of the appraisers' appointment. The county may sell the land and buildings to the authority for an amount not less than the amount fixed as the fair market value by the appraisers. The amount shall be paid in cash upon delivery of the deed by the county to the authority.

(b) If a cumulative building fund exists at the time of the sale under IC 16-12-16 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993), IC 16-12.1-4-4 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993), or IC 16-22-5, the proceeds from the sale shall be placed in the fund. If a cumulative building fund does not exist at the time of the sale, the proceeds from the sale shall be paid into the county hospital fund and the principal and interest shall be used for the purposes set forth in IC 16-22-5. A sale of land or buildings, or both, by a county to the authority shall be authorized by the county executive by an order entered in the official records of the county executive. The deed shall be executed on behalf of the county by the county executive.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.113-2006, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-129 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-129
"Filling material"
Status: in_force

Sec. 129. "Filling material", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-6.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-28-5-3
Review of citations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person aggrieved by a citation issued under this chapter may request a review under IC 4-21.5-3-7. If a request for a hearing is not filed within the fifteen (15) day period, the determination contained in the citation is final.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 16-36-1.7-5
Treatment by attending physician
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. This chapter does not preclude an attending physician from treating the patient in a manner that is of the best interest of the patient or another individual.

As added by P.L.16-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-23-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-23-5-2
Governing board; members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A nonprofit hospital corporation described in section 1 of this chapter must have articles of incorporation, a constitution, or bylaws that provide that:

(1) the corporation's incorporators are the corporation's first board of trustees and the board:

(A) is the corporation's sole governing board; and

(B) elects the board's successors at stated periods from reputable citizens of the city and vicinity, who:

(i) may include one (1) licensed physician; and

(ii) must be persons interested in the benevolent work of the hospital, chosen without reference to political or sectarian influence, and who receive no compensation for their services; or

(2) the corporation's general corporate powers will be exercised by a governing board, whose members:

(A) may include one (1) licensed physician;

(B) must be residents of the city in which the hospital is located; and

(C) must be elected by a board of electors consisting of representatives from each organized church, religious association, fraternal, charitable, military, patriotic, civic organization, and labor union in the city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-1-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-3
Time for filing birth certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A certificate of birth shall be filed not more than five (5) days after the birth occurs.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-42-22-5
"Substitute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "substitute" means to dispense a generically equivalent drug product in place of the brand name drug product prescribed by the practitioner.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-1-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.28-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-7
Sales of consumer and other products
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A retail establishment that sells paint or paint products shall do all of the following:

(1) Offer for sale a lead test kit that is capable of determining the presence of a lead-based paint hazard.

(2) Provide to customers the federal Environmental Protection Agency pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" or a similar source of information approved by the state department.

(3) Ensure that at least one (1) employee who provides advice to customers concerning paint and paint products:

(A) attends a training program concerning lead hazards; and

(B) provides training to other employees who provide advice to customers concerning paint and paint products.

This subsection does not apply to a paint or paint product that is used solely for a craft or hobby.

(b) A person that sells, offers for sale, or distributes a consumer product shall not remove, erase, or obscure the visibility of a statement that:

(1) the manufacturer or wholesaler of the consumer product has placed on the consumer product or the container or wrapper in which the consumer product is contained; and

(2) specifies that the consumer product contains or may contain lead.

(c) A person shall not sell or offer for sale at wholesale or retail or distribute a consumer product, surface coating material, a food product, or food packaging that:

(1) is a banned hazardous substance under the federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261(q)(1)); or

(2) has been determined by the state department to:

(A) have a lead content that is greater than the lesser of the lead content specifications for lead paint in 16 CFR 1303.2 or state law; and

(B) pose a danger of childhood lead poisoning because the product, material, or packaging is reasonably expected to be accessible to, chewed by, or ingested by a child who is less than seven (7) years of age.

(d) If the state department, based on:

(1) test results performed by a certified laboratory at the state department's request;

(2) information received from a federal agency; or

(3) other reliable information;

has reason to believe that a person has violated this section, the state department may, with or without a prior hearing, issue to the person a cease and desist order if the commissioner determines a cease and desist order is in the public interest. In addition to all other remedies, the commissioner may bring an action in the name and on behalf of the state against the person to enjoin the person from violating this section.

(e) The state department or a local health department may at any time during regular business hours inspect any premises where consumer products are sold, offered for sale, or distributed to establish compliance with this section.

(f) The state department may seize an item that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed in violation of this section.

(g) The state department shall, not later than May 1, 2009, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section. The rules adopted under this subsection:

(1) may:

(A) establish exceptions under which items described in subsection (c) may be sold, offered for sale, or distributed upon the state department's determination that the risk posed to children by the items is minimal; or

(B) require labeling of an item or signage to reflect that the item contains lead; and

(2) must be consistent with federal law.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.57-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-17
Effect of living will or life prolonging procedures will declaration; suicide; life insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A death caused by the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures in accordance with this chapter does not constitute a suicide.

(b) The execution of a living will declaration or a life prolonging procedures will declaration under this chapter does not:

(1) affect the sale or issuance of any life insurance policy; or

(2) modify the terms of a policy in force when the declaration is executed.

(c) A policy of life insurance is not legally impaired or invalidated by the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures from an insured qualified patient, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary.

(d) A person may not require another person to execute a living will declaration or a life prolonging procedures will declaration as a condition for being insured for or receiving health care services.

(e) This chapter does not impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility that any person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures in any lawful manner.

(f) A person who has been found:

(1) guilty; or

(2) guilty but mentally ill;

of an offense described in section 16 of this chapter is subject to IC 29-1-2-12.1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-2
Administering federal Social Security money; cooperation with federal agencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state department shall administer the federal money provided for services to children under the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).

(b) In the administration of the money, the state department shall cooperate with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and other federal and state agencies to do the following:

(1) Extend and improve services for locating children and for providing medical, surgical, corrective, and other services and care, and facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization, and aftercare for children who are suffering from conditions that lead to special health care needs.

(2) Cooperate with medical, health, nursing, and welfare groups and organizations of Indiana in the enforcement and administration of this section.

(3) Develop plans that are necessary to effectuate the services contemplated in this section and to comply with the regulations and requirements of the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the federal Social Security Act.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.