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IN Code § 16-20-1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-23. Inspection of Private Property by Local Health Officer; Consent by Owner; Exceptions; Court Order; Property in Which Officer Has Interest

Sec. 23. (a) Upon:(1) showing official identification; and(2) except as provided in subsection (b), receiving consent of the owner or occupant of the premises;a local health officer or the officer's designee may enter any premises at any reasonable time and inspect, investigate, evaluate, conduct tests, or take specimens or samples for testing that may be reasonably necessary to determine compliance with public health laws and rules and for the prevention and suppression of disease.(b) A local health officer or the officer's designee shall obtain the consent of the owner or the occupant of the premises under subsection (a), except as provided in any of the following circumstances:(1) Subject to subsection (c), the local health officer or the officer's designee obtains an order from a circuit or superior court in the jurisdiction where the premises is located to authorize the inspection, investigation, evaluation, testing, or taking of specimens or samples for testing.(2) An emergency condition that poses an imminent and serious threat to the health of an individual or the public and the local health officer or the officer's designee believes that a delay could result in a greater health risk.(3) Entry by a local health officer or the officer's designee to a public place or an area in plain and open view to determine compliance with public health laws and rules.(4) Entry under the terms and conditions of a license issued by the local health department at any reasonable time if reasonably necessary to determine compliance with public health laws and rules and the terms and conditions of the license.(c) A court described in subsection (b)(1) may issue an order to inspect, investigate, evaluate, conduct tests, or take specimens or samples for testing if the court finds that the local health officer or the officer's designee, by oath or affirmation, provided reliable information establishing the violation of a public health law or rule at the premises.(d) However, a local health officer, or the officer's designee, shall not inspect property in which the local health officer has any interest, whether real, equitable, or otherwise. Any such inspection or any attempt to make such inspection is grounds for removal as provided for in this article.(e) This section does not prevent inspection of premises in which a local health officer has an interest if the premises cannot otherwise be inspected. If the premises cannot otherwise be inspected, the county health officer shall inspect the premises personally.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-9.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.122-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 16-20-1-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-24. Epidemic Control; Powers

Sec. 24. (a) Local health officers may order schools closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.(b) A local health officer may order a religious organization closed only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7.(c) An individual who takes action under this section shall comply with state laws and rules.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-10.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.99-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 16-20-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-25. Unlawful Conditions; Abatement Order; Enforcement

Sec. 25. (a) A person shall not institute, permit, or maintain any conditions that may transmit, generate, or promote disease.(b) A health officer, upon receiving a complaint asserting the existence of unlawful conditions described in subsection (a) within the officer's jurisdiction, shall document the complaint as provided in subsection (d). Upon verifying the information contained in the complaint, the health officer shall order the abatement of those conditions. The order must:(1) be in writing;(2) specify the conditions that may transmit disease; and(3) name the shortest reasonable time for abatement.(c) If a person refuses or neglects to obey an order issued under this section, the attorney representing the county of the health jurisdiction where the offense occurs shall, upon receiving the information from the health officer, institute proceedings in the courts for enforcement. An order may be enforced by injunction. If the action concerning public health is a criminal offense, a law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the place where the offense occurred shall be notified.(d) A complaint made under subsection (b) must include adequate details to allow the health officer to verify the existence of the unlawful conditions that are the subject of the complaint. A health officer shall provide a copy of a complaint upon request to the person who is the subject of the complaint.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-11.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.97-2012, SEC.16; P.L.292-2013, SEC.10; P.L.174-2021, SEC.15.
IN Code § 16-20-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-26. Enforcement; Approval of Legislative Body Before Filing Certain Actions; Court Action; Recipient of Enforcement Action

Sec. 26. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a local board of health or local health officer may enforce the board's or officer's orders, citations, and administrative notices by an action in the circuit or superior court.(b) This subsection only applies to an enforcement action described in IC 16-20-5.5-2(a). A local board of health or local health officer may not file an action under subsection (a) to enforce an order, citation, or administrative notice unless the appropriate legislative body under IC 16-20-5.5-1 has authorized the local board of health or local health officer to file the action.(c) The court may take any appropriate action in a proceeding under this section, including any of the following:(1) Issuing an injunction.(2) Entering a judgment.(3) Issuing an order and conditions under IC 16-41-9.(4) Ordering the suspension or revocation of a license.(5) Ordering an inspection.(6) Ordering that a property be vacated.(7) Ordering that a structure be demolished.(8) Imposing a penalty not to exceed an amount set forth in IC 36-1-3-8(a)(10).(9) Imposing court costs and fees under IC 33-37-4-2 and IC 33-37-5.(10) Ordering the respondent to take appropriate action in a specified time to comply with the order of the local board of health or local health officer.(11) Ordering a local board of health or local health officer to take appropriate action to enforce an order within a specified time.(d) The county attorney in which a local board of health or local health officer has jurisdiction shall represent the local health board and local health officer in the action unless the county executive, local board of health, or health and hospital corporation employs other legal counsel or the matter has been referred through law enforcement authorities to the prosecuting attorney.(e) A recipient of any enforcement action described in section 19(b) of this chapter may:(1) appeal the enforcement action under IC 16-20-5.5; or(2) bring an action directly in the circuit or superior court.However, a recipient who brings an action directly in the circuit or superior court waives the right to appeal under IC 16-20-5.5, and any appeal under IC 16-20-5.5 that is pending at the time the recipient files an action in the circuit or superior court is dismissed by operation of law.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-13.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.122-2012, SEC.2; P.L.219-2021, SEC.5.
IN Code § 16-20-1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-27. Service Fees; Disposition

Sec. 27. The board of each local health department may, with the approval of the county or city executive, establish and collect fees for specific services and records established by local ordinances and state law. However, fees may not exceed the cost of services provided. The fees shall be accounted for and transferred to the health fund of the taxing jurisdiction.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-24.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-1-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-28. Removal of Local Health Officers; Grounds; Hearing Rights

Sec. 28. (a) A local health officer may be removed only for one (1) of the following reasons:(1) A failure to perform the officer's statutory duties.(2) A failure to enforce the rules of the state department.(3) Other good cause.(b) Except as provided in IC 16-19-3-12, IC 16-19-3-13, and IC 16-19-3-15, a local health officer may be removed only by the board that appointed the health officer.(c) When removal of a local health officer is sought by the appointing authority, the local health officer is entitled to the following:(1) At least five (5) days notice.(2) An open hearing.(3) Representation by counsel.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-12.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 16-20-1-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-29. Rights of Employees of Local Health Department Under Prior Law

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.
IN Code § 16-20-1-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 1. Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments|16-20-1-30. Rights of Employees of Certain City-County Health Departments Under Prior Law

Sec. 30. (a) In a county having a population of more than two hundred seventy thousand (270,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000), as reported by the 1980 decennial census, employees who were employees of a city-county health department under IC 16-1-7-16 (before its repeal) on December 31, 1985, are entitled to the benefits relating to vacation, sick leave, insurance, and clothing allowance permitted under IC 16-1-7-16 (before its repeal).(b) The benefits provided under subsection (a) are subject to satisfactory job performance.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.311.
IN Code § 16-20-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-1. Application of Chapter

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.
IN Code § 16-20-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-2. Establishment and Maintenance of Local Health Department; Adoption of Health Ordinances

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in IC 16-20-3, the executive of each county shall by ordinance establish and maintain a local health department.(b) The executive of a county having a population of more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) but less than one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000) may only establish and maintain one (1) local health department having countywide jurisdiction.(c) The county executive in a county having a population of more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) but less than one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000) may adopt health ordinances that apply to the entire county.(d) A health ordinance adopted by a city legislative body after December 31, 1993, in a county having a population of more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) but less than one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000) is void.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.127; P.L.87-1994, SEC.7; P.L.95-1994, SEC.1; P.L.170-2002, SEC.98; P.L.119-2012, SEC.124.
IN Code § 16-20-2-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-2.5. Legalization of Certain Health Ordinances by Tippecanoe County Adopted After December 31, 1993, and Before March 11, 1994

Sec. 2.5. A health ordinance adopted by the county executive of Tippecanoe County that:(1) was adopted after December 31, 1993, and before March 11, 1994; and(2) applies to the entire county;is legalized.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.312. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.125.
IN Code § 16-20-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-3. Management of Local Health Departments

Sec. 3. A local board of health shall manage each local health department established under this chapter.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-2.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-4. Composition of Board

Sec. 4. A local board of health is composed of seven (7) members, not more than four (4) of whom may be from the same political party.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-3.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-5. Membership Selection Criteria

Sec. 5. The members of a local board of health shall be chosen as follows:(1) Four (4) persons knowledgeable in public health, at least two (2) of whom are licensed physicians. The other two (2) appointees may be any of the following:(A) A registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23.(B) A registered pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26.(C) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(D) A hospital administrator.(E) A social worker.(F) An attorney with expertise in health matters.(G) A school superintendent.(H) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.(I) A professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.(J) An environmental scientist.(2) Two (2) representatives of the general public.(3) One (1) representative described in either subdivision (1) or (2).[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-4.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.39.
IN Code § 16-20-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-6. Appointment of Members

Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, the county executive shall appoint the members of a local board of health.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-3.8-5(a); 16-1-3.8-7(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-7. Appointment of Members in Certain Circumstances

Sec. 7. (a) In the following counties, the county executive and the executive of the most populous city located in the county shall appoint the members of the local board of health as provided in subsection (b):(1) A county having a population of more than one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000) but less than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000).(2) A county having a population of more than seventy-one thousand (71,000) but less than seventy-five thousand (75,000).(b) The executive of each second class city located in a county described in subsection (a) shall appoint a number of members of the board in the proportion that the city's population is to the total county population to the nearest whole fraction. The appointments made under this subsection shall be made in order, according to the population of a city, with the city having the largest population making the first appointments. The county executive shall appoint the remaining number of members of the county board of health.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-5(b), (c).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.191-1995, SEC.1; P.L.170-2002, SEC.99; P.L.119-2012, SEC.126; P.L.5-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 16-20-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-8. Removal of Members

Sec. 8. A member of a local board of health may be removed by the appointing authority if the board member does any of the following:(1) Is absent from three (3) consecutive regular board meetings.(2) Is absent from four (4) regular board meetings during a calendar year.(3) Fails to perform the statutory duties of the office.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-5(d).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-9. Compensation of Members

Sec. 9. Members of a local board of health may receive compensation for the performance of their duties as determined by the county fiscal body.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-6.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-10. Term of Office; Staggered Terms

Sec. 10. (a) All members of a local board of health shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Each member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.(b) Unless otherwise required by law, after December 31, 1991, the board members serve staggered terms. The appointing authority shall appoint the members of a board in existence on December 31, 1991, and the initial members of a board established after December 31, 1991, as follows:(1) One (1) member must be appointed for one (1) year.(2) Two (2) members must be appointed for two (2) years.(3) Two (2) members must be appointed for three (3) years.(4) Two (2) members must be appointed for four (4) years.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-7(a) part, (b).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.7.
IN Code § 16-20-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-11. Vacancies; Qualified Replacements

Sec. 11. (a) Members of a local board of health continue to serve until their successors are appointed.(b) When a vacancy occurs, the original appointing authority shall appoint a qualified person to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. A 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) Pharmacology.(5) Social work.(6) Dentistry.(7) Veterinary medicine.(8) Engineering.(9) Environmental science.(10) Legal profession.(11) School administration.(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: 16-1-3.8-7(c).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-12. Conditions of Membership

Sec. 12. A member of a local board of health must meet the following conditions:(1) Be a citizen of the United States.(2) Reside in a county to which the local board of health provides health services.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-7(d).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-13. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 13. An individual who has a vested interest or stands to gain financially from any activity of the local health department or a policy decision of the board is ineligible to serve on a local health board.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-7(e).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-14. Election of Chairman

Sec. 14. At the first meeting of a local board of health each year, the members shall elect a chairman.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-8(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-15. Meetings; Call; Quorum

Sec. 15. (a) Meetings may be called by any of the following:(1) The chairman.(2) Four (4) members of the local board of health.(3) The local health officer.(b) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-8(a) part, (b).]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 16-20-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-16. Health Officer; Appointment; Certification; Reappointment; Duties

Sec. 16. (a) Each local board of health shall appoint a health officer to serve for a term of four (4) years. The health officer serves until a successor is appointed and qualified. The health officer must be a licensed physician. After June 30, 2021, the appointment of a local health officer is subject to the approval of the appropriate county legislative body. If the appropriate county legislative body fails to approve a nominated individual on two (2) separate occasions, the individual is barred from further consideration for the position.(b) The appointment shall be certified by the county executive and sent to the state department. The state department shall maintain a record of the certification.(c) The health officer is eligible for reappointment.(d) The health officer is the executive officer of the local health department and shall serve as secretary of the local board of health.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-9.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 16-20-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 16. Health|Article 20. Local Health Departments|Chapter 2. Local Boards of Health|16-20-2-17. Annual Levy for Maintenance of Department; County Health Fund; Appropriations; Exception

Sec. 17. (a) The fiscal body of a county in which a local health department has been authorized shall assess a levy annually on the assessed valuation of taxable property for the maintenance of the county health department.(b) The taxes shall be paid into the county treasury and placed in a special fund to be known as the county health fund. The fund shall be used only for the purpose of this title and shall be drawn upon by the proper officers of the county upon the properly authenticated vouchers of the local health department.(c) Each county fiscal body shall appropriate from the county health fund money necessary to maintain the local health department.(d) A tax levy provided for in this chapter may not be made upon property within the corporate limits of any city maintaining the city's own full-time health department.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.8-10.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.