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2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-4. Purpose of Fund; Contents

Sec. 4. (a) The Indiana arts commission trust fund is established to support the programs and the administrative budget of the commission.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations of the general assembly from revenue sources determined by the general assembly and in an amount determined by the general assembly.
(2) Donations to the fund from public or private sources.
(3) Interest and dividends on assets of the fund.
(4) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(5) Fees from the Indiana arts trust license plate issued under IC 9-18-41 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-20.
(6) Money from other sources that the commission may acquire.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.118-1998, SEC.1; P.L.133-2012, SEC.11; P.L.198-2016, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-12. Management and Development of Fund

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall manage and develop the fund and the assets of the fund.
(b) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Establish a policy for the investment of assets of the fund.
(2) Acquire money for the fund through the solicitation of private or public donations and other revenue producing activities.
(3) Perform other tasks consistent with prudent management and development of the fund.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-13. Administration of Fund; Investment of Money in Fund

Sec. 13. (a) Subject to the investment policy of the commission, the treasurer of state shall administer the fund and invest the money in the fund.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall be paid from the fund.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-14. Appropriations; Reversion of Money in Fund

Sec. 14. (a) An appropriation made by the general assembly to the fund shall be allotted and allocated at the beginning of the fiscal period for which the appropriation is made.
(b) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund or any other fund.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-15. Allocation of Money From Fund; Use of Interest and Dividends by Commission

Sec. 15. (a) The commission has the sole authority to allocate money from the fund to arts providers in Indiana.
(b) Subject to other provisions of this chapter, when there is one million dollars ($1,000,000) in the fund there is annually appropriated to the commission all interest and dividend earnings of the fund for projects that the commission designates to accomplish the purposes of the commission under IC 4-23-2.
(c) The commission may not use money from the fund to purchase land or structures.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.103-2006, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 2.5. Indiana Arts Commission Trust Fund › 4-23-2.5-16. Annual Report

Sec. 16. Before October 1 of each year, the commission shall prepare a report concerning the fund for distribution to the public and the general assembly. A report distributed under this section to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.45; P.L.133-2012, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
(1) "board" refers to the Indiana recycling market development board created by this chapter;
(2) "division" refers to the division of pollution prevention established by IC 13-27-2-1; and
(3) "office" refers to the Indiana office of energy development established by IC 4-3-23-3.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.3; P.L.27-1993, SEC.7; P.L.1-2006, SEC.78; P.L.204-2007, SEC.3; P.L.34-2013, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-2. Creation; Membership; Vacancies; Advisory Members; Staff

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana recycling market development board is created and constitutes a public instrumentality of the state. The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this chapter is an essential governmental function.
(b) The board consists of nine (9) members, one (1) of whom shall be the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee and eight (8) of whom shall be appointed by the governor for four (4) year terms. The governor's appointees shall be chosen from among representatives of:
(1) the waste management industry;
(2) the recycling industry;
(3) Indiana universities and colleges with expertise in recycling research and development;
(4) industrial and commercial consumers of recycled feedstock;
(5) environmental groups; and
(6) private citizens with a special interest in recycling.
No more than four (4) appointed members shall be of the same political party.
(c) A vacancy in the office of an appointed member, other than by expiration, shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term of that retiring member. Appointed members may be removed by the governor for cause.
(d) The board shall have seven (7) ex officio advisory members as follows:
(1) The governor.
(2) The director of the department of natural resources.
(3) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.
(4) Two (2) members from the house of representatives of opposite political parties appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives for two (2) year terms.
(5) Two (2) members from the senate of opposite political parties appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate for two (2) year terms.
(e) The division shall serve as the staff of the board.
(f) An ex officio advisory member identified in subsection (d) may, in writing, designate a representative to serve in an advisory capacity when the ex officio member is unable to attend a board meeting.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.24, SEC.6; P.L.143-1985, SEC.180; P.L.10-1990, SEC.4; P.L.27-1993, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.79; P.L.204-2007, SEC.4; P.L.200-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-3. Officers; Quorum; Majority Vote; Expenses of Members

Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint one (1) of the appointed members as chairman. Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of the membership shall be necessary for any action taken by the board. A vacancy in the membership of the board does not impair the right of the quorum to act.
(b) All the members of the board shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The appointed members may also receive a per diem allowance as determined by the budget agency for attendance of board meetings and activities. All reimbursement for expenses shall be as provided by law.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.5; P.L.27-1993, SEC.9; P.L.204-2007, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-4. Chief Administrative Officer; Employees, Agents, and Consultants; Budget

Sec. 4. A representative appointed by the division, in consultation with the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee, shall be the chief administrative officer for the board and shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs and technical activities of the board in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies established by the board. The division may appoint the employees as the board may require and the agents or consultants as may be necessary for implementing this chapter. The division shall prepare an annual administrative budget for review by the budget agency and the budget committee.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.1; P.L.27-1993, SEC.10; P.L.1-2006, SEC.80; P.L.204-2007, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-5. Conflict of Interest; Disclosure by Members

Sec. 5. A member of the board must disclose to the board any interest in a project the board may be considering for action. The board shall determine whether that member shall be allowed to participate in activities related to that project.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-6. Duties and Powers of Board

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall do the following:
(1) Adopt procedures for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.
(2) Meet at the offices of the division on call of:
(A) the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee; or
(B) the commissioner of the department of environmental management or the commissioner's designee;
at least once each calendar quarter. The meetings shall be upon ten (10) days written notification, shall be open to the public, and shall have official minutes recorded for public scrutiny.
(3) Report annually in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative council concerning:
(A) the projects in which it has participated and is currently participating with a complete list of expenditures for those projects; and
(B) the information obtained through the recycling activity reports submitted to the commissioner of the department of environmental management under IC 13-20-25 concerning the calendar year most recently ended.
(4) Annually prepare an administrative budget for review by the budget agency and the budget committee.
(5) Keep proper records of accounts and make an annual report of its condition to the state board of accounts.
(6) Receive petitions and make determinations under IC 13-20.5-2-2.
(b) The board shall consider projects involving the creation of the following:
(1) Markets for products made from recycled materials.
(2) New products made from recycled materials.
(c) The board may promote, fund, and encourage programs facilitating the development and implementation of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in Indiana.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.6; P.L.27-1993, SEC.11; P.L.28-2004, SEC.46; P.L.1-2006, SEC.81; P.L.204-2007, SEC.7; P.L.178-2009, SEC.1; P.L.130-2018, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-6.5. Adoption of Rules by Department of Environmental Management

Sec. 6.5. The department of environmental management may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter.
As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.204-2007, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-7. Authorized Board Expenditures

Sec. 7. The board, upon approval by the governor and the budget agency, may make the following expenditures:
(1) Matching grants to federal, state, and local governmental agencies for research and development of:
(A) recycling projects; and
(B) recycling market development projects;
in Indiana.
(2) Matching grants to individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, educational institutions, and other private sector groups for recycling and recycling market research and development.
(3) Direct grants, loans, or loan guarantees to those individuals and organizations specified in subdivision (1) or (2) of this section.
(4) Contractual services for recycling and recycling market research and development programs.
(5) Other projects and expenses consistent with this chapter.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.30; P.L.27-1993, SEC.12; P.L.1-1994, SEC.11; P.L.204-2007, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-9. Additional Powers

Sec. 9. The board may:
(1) on behalf of the state, receive and accept grants, gifts, and contributions from public agencies, including the federal government, and from private agencies and private sources, including the Indiana business modernization and technology corporation, for the purpose of researching and developing recycling within the state, and may administer such, including contracting with other public and private organizations, to carry out the purposes for which such grants, gifts, and contributions were made;
(2) establish application forms and procedures for programs consistent with this chapter;
(3) accept applications from private and public sources for funding of programs consistent with this chapter;
(4) provide funding for studies, research projects, and other activities required to assess the nature and extent of recycling markets in Indiana and the nature and extent of recycling resources to meet the needs of the state;
(5) deposit funds not currently needed to meet the obligations of the board with the treasurer of state to the credit of the fund, or invest in obligations as provided by IC 5-13-10.5; and
(6) participate in or sponsor programs, conferences, or seminars aimed at assisting the state in promoting recycling market development.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.2; P.L.19-1987, SEC.4; P.L.10-1991, SEC.7; P.L.27-1993, SEC.13; P.L.18-1996, SEC.1; P.L.204-2007, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-10. Energy Development Fund

Sec. 10. (a) The "energy development fund" is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the office. Money in the fund shall be expended by the office exclusively to effect the provisions of this chapter and may include administrative costs.
(b) All money received by the office for deposit in the energy development fund shall be deposited in the fund.
(c) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the state at the end of a fiscal year. However, if the fund is abolished its contents shall revert to the general fund of the state.
(d) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in this chapter.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1983, SEC.3; P.L.10-1990, SEC.7; P.L.27-1993, SEC.14; P.L.34-2013, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-11. Revolving Loan Program

Sec. 11. The office may establish and administer a revolving loan program for the purpose of making low interest loans to projects designed to promote the development and efficient use of energy resources or to promote recycling market development. The interest rates for the loans shall be fixed by the office. The office may consult with the board in implementing this section.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.20, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-1993, SEC.15; P.L.34-2013, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-13. Repealed

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.15, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.10-1990, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.11-1993, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-14. Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana recycling promotion and assistance fund is established. The purpose of the fund is to promote and assist recycling throughout Indiana by focusing economic development efforts on businesses and projects involving recycling. The fund shall be administered by the board.
(b) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Repayment proceeds of loans made from the fund.
(3) Gifts and donations.
(4) Money from the solid waste management fund.
(5) Variable recycling fee revenue deposited under IC 13-20.5-2-1.
(c) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(d) The board may use money in the fund to make loans to assist:
(1) persons in establishing new recycling businesses;
(2) in the expansion of existing recycling businesses; and
(3) manufacturers in retrofitting equipment necessary to reuse or recycle secondary materials.
(e) The board shall establish loan:
(1) amounts;
(2) terms; and
(3) interest rates.
(f) The board may use money in the fund to make grants for research and development projects involving recycling. The board shall establish amounts for grants.
(g) A person, business, or manufacturer that wants a grant or loan from the fund must file an application with the board.
(h) The board shall establish criteria for awarding grants and loans under this section.
(i) To implement the central Indiana waste diversion pilot project as described in IC 13-20-26, the board shall award not more than four million dollars ($4,000,000) in total to applicants chosen to participate in the pilot project based on:
(1) the recommendations of the department of environmental management after conducting an evaluation of the proposals submitted under IC 13-20-26-2; and
(2) the requirements set forth in subsection (j).
(j) In awarding the funds described in subsection (i), the board shall:
(1) consult with the department of environmental management when reviewing the proposals under IC 13-20-26-2;
(2) consider the:
(A) type; and
(B) amount of;
waste that is proposed to be diverted during the pilot project under IC 13-20-26;
(3) consider the potential for productive reuse of the waste that is being diverted based on the information provided in the proposal submitted under IC 13-20-26-2; and
(4) give priority to proposals with the largest amount of waste diversion potential throughout the pilot project under IC 13-20-26.
(k) The board may transfer money in the fund to the state solid waste management fund established by IC 13-20-22-2 for use by the department of environmental management to make payments under IC 13-20-17.7-6.
As added by P.L.10-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.170-2006, SEC.1; P.L.178-2009, SEC.2; P.L.120-2022, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-15. Energy Efficiency Loan Fund

Sec. 15. (a) The Indiana energy efficiency loan fund is established for the purpose of assisting Indiana industries and governing bodies (as defined in IC 36-1-12.5-1.5) in undertaking energy efficiency projects. The fund shall be administered by the board.
(b) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Repayment proceeds, including interest, of loans made from the fund.
(3) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.
(c) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(e) The board shall establish:
(1) amounts, terms, and interest rates for loans under this section; and
(2) criteria for awarding loans under this section.
(f) A person, business, governing body, or manufacturer that wants a loan from the fund must file an application in the manner prescribed by the board.
As added by P.L.24-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.227-1999, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 5.5. Indiana Recycling Market Development Board › 4-23-5.5-16. Coal Research Grant Fund

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "center" refers to the center for coal technology research established by IC 21-47-4-1.
(b) The Indiana coal research grant fund is established for the purpose of providing grants for research and other projects designed to develop and expand markets for Indiana coal. The fund shall be administered by the office.
(c) Sources of money for the fund consist of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.
(d) Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) The center shall establish:
(1) amounts for grants under this section; and
(2) criteria for awarding grants under this section.
(g) A person, business, or manufacturer that wants a grant from the fund must file an application in the manner prescribed by the center.
(h) The center shall appoint a panel of at least eight (8) members to review and make recommendations to the center about each application filed under this section. To be a member of the panel, an individual must be a scientist, a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1, or another professional who is familiar with coal combustion, coal properties, coal byproducts, and other coal uses.
(i) The director of the office shall pursue available private and public sources of money for the fund.
As added by P.L.24-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-2002, SEC.2; P.L.171-2003, SEC.2; P.L.1-2006, SEC.82; P.L.2-2007, SEC.54; P.L.34-2013, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6. Commission on Forensic Sciences › 4-23-6-1. Creation

Sec. 1. A commission is created which shall be known as the "commission on forensic sciences". It shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor; one (1) shall be a pathologist, one (1) shall be a person engaged in police work, one (1) shall be a coroner, and one (1) shall be a lawyer. The state health commissioner shall be the fifth member of the commission and shall serve as its secretary. In making the appointments, the governor may consult with, but shall not be bound by, the recommendation of organizations representing the categories of appointees. In the first instance one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, and one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and has qualified. Members of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause, and any vacancy shall be filled by appointment from the proper category and for the unexpired term. The members shall elect one (1) of their number to serve as chairperson for a period of one (1) year.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.361, s.1. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.91.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6. Commission on Forensic Sciences › 4-23-6-2. Membership

Sec. 2. The membership of the commission shall be appointed not later than July 31, 1959, and the commission shall hold its organization meeting upon call of its secretary within ten (10) days after its members are appointed.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.361, s.2. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.182.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6. Commission on Forensic Sciences › 4-23-6-3. Meetings; Quorum; per Diem and Actual Expenses

Sec. 3. The commission shall meet at least once in each two-month period. A majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a per diem of ten dollars ($10) per day, and actual expenses incurred shall be allowed to each member for the member's attendance.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.361, s.3. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.92.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6. Commission on Forensic Sciences › 4-23-6-4. Objectives

Sec. 4. The objectives of the commission shall be to promote in the state of Indiana scientific information and services in pathology, immunology, radiology, photography, psychiatry, dentistry, anthropology and other forensic sciences.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.361, s.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6. Commission on Forensic Sciences › 4-23-6-6. Medical Examiner System

Sec. 6. (a) The commission on forensic sciences shall promulgate and adopt rules in accordance with IC 4-22-2 to:
(1) create a medical examiner system to aid, assist, and complement the coroner in the performance of the coroner's duties by providing medical assistance in determining causes of death; and
(2) establish minimum and uniform standards of excellence, performance of duties, and maintenance of records to provide information to the state regarding causes of death for cases investigated.
The commission shall also adopt any other rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(b) The commission shall establish five (5) medical examiner districts within the state, taking into consideration population, geographical size of the area covered, availability of trained personnel, death rate by both natural and unnatural causes, and similar related factors. No county may be divided in the creation of a district.
(c) A district medical examiner shall be appointed by the commission for each district from nominees who are physicians licensed to practice in Indiana. Nominees must reside in the district they are nominated for, and a preference shall be given to practicing physicians in pathology.
(d) The district medical examiner may appoint as many physicians as associate medical examiners as may be necessary to provide service within the district. The associate examiners shall be licensed to practice in Indiana with a preference to practicing pathologists.
(e) District and associate medical examiners may engage in the private practice of medicine or surgery in addition to their duties as medical examiners.
(f) The district and associate medical examiners shall, at the request of coroners in their districts:
(1) provide medical assistance in investigating deaths;
(2) provide or contract for laboratory facilities for performing autopsies and investigations;
(3) provide for the keeping of reports of all investigations and examinations; and
(4) provide other functions which may be specified in rules adopted by the commission.
(g) A district or associate medical examiner who performs a medical examination or autopsy under the direction of a coroner is immune from civil liability for performing the examination or autopsy.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.39, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.94.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-1. "Board" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the coroners training board established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-2. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the coroners training and continuing education fund established by section 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-4. Membership

Sec. 4. (a) The board consists of seven (7) members. The board must include the following:
(1) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee.
(2) The chairman of the commission on forensic sciences or the chairman's designee.
(3) The superintendent of the state police department or the superintendent's designee.
(4) Four (4) county coroners appointed by the governor, who shall consider appointing coroners who are women or members of minority groups.
(b) Not more than two (2) of the county coroner members of the board may be from the same political party.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-5. Chairman; Vice Chairman

Sec. 5. (a) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee shall serve as chairman of the board.
(b) The board shall annually elect a vice chairman from among the members of the board.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-7. Rules

Sec. 7. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following:
(1) Standards for continuing education and training for county coroners, including education and training requirements set forth in IC 36-2-14.
(2) Mandatory training and continuing education requirements for deputy coroners, including education and training requirements set forth in IC 36-2-14.
(3) Minimum requirements for continuing education instructors approved by the board.
(4) The necessary administration of this chapter.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2007, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-8. Coroners Training and Continuing Education Fund

Sec. 8. (a) The coroners training and continuing education fund is established for the purpose of providing money for the purposes under section 9 of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the board.
(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. The fund consists of gifts, grants, and amounts deposited under IC 16-37-1-9.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(d) 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.36-1993, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-9. Use of Coroners Training and Continuing Education Fund

Sec. 9. The board may use the fund for the following purposes:
(1) Training equipment and supplies necessary to operate the fund.
(2) Aid to approved training programs that have met the minimum requirements of the board.
(3) Travel, regional conferences, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties.
(4) Any other purpose that the board determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-10. Duty to Consult With Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Concerning Coroner Training

Sec. 10. The board shall consult with the Indiana law enforcement academy under IC 36-2-14-22.3 concerning criminal investigations in the creation of:
(1) the training course for coroners and deputy coroners under IC 36-2-14-22.3(a); and
(2) the annual training course for coroners and deputy coroners under IC 36-2-14-22.3(b).
As added by P.L.157-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 6.5. Coroners Training Board › 4-23-6.5-11. Contract With Third Party for Testing Services

Sec. 11. The Indiana department of health shall contract with a third party for testing services under this chapter.
As added by P.L.193-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-2. Board Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Authority

Sec. 2. (a) The management and control of the Indiana library and historical department is hereby vested in a board which shall be known as the Indiana library and historical board, and which shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the governor.
(b) All members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. A person may not be appointed as a member of the Indiana library and historical board unless the person is a citizen of high standing and probity and has a known and active interest in library or historical work. The members of the board shall be appointed as follows:
(1) One (1) member of the library and historical board shall be appointed on recommendation of the state board of education.
(2) One (1) member must be appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Federation.
(3) At least one (1) member shall be appointed on recommendation of the Indiana historical society.
(4) At least one (1) member must be a public library trustee appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Trustee Association.
(c) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive their actual expenses necessarily incurred in attending the meetings and transacting the business of the board, and in participating in such other activities as may be in the interest of the department.
(d) Any vacancy which may occur in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term.
(e) The board may prepare plans subject to the approval of the governor and advise with the proper officials in the construction of alterations and additions to the building and provide necessary equipment and furnishings within the appropriations of funds for these purposes.
(f) The board may receive and administer any state or federal aid which may become available for the improvement and development of library and historical services in Indiana.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.2; Acts 1947, c.327, s.1; Acts 1967, c.38, s.1. As amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-2.1. Board; Election of Officers; Executive Secretary

Sec. 2.1. (a) The Indiana library and historical board shall elect one (1) of its members as president, another as secretary, and such other officers as it determines, each of whom shall hold office for a term of one (1) year.
(b) The board may designate the director of the state library as the executive secretary of the board with duties as prescribed by the board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-3. Management

Sec. 3. The Indiana library and historical department shall manage the Indiana state library.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.3; Acts 1947, c.327, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.2; P.L.42-2018, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-5. Policies

Sec. 5. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Indiana library and historical board shall formulate policies for the care, management, and expansion of the Indiana library and historical department so that the department is operated according to the most approved standards of library and historical service.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.183; P.L.84-2012, SEC.4; P.L.42-2018, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-5.2. Gifts, Bequests, and Devises; Acceptance; Limitation

Sec. 5.2. The Indiana library and historical board may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department under such terms and conditions and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as in the judgment of the board and the governor is in the best interest of the Indiana library and historical department; however, no obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed that is in excess of appropriations made by law for the payment of such obligations, liabilities, and burdens.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-5.3. Disposition of Library Materials

Sec. 5.3. (a) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of library materials under:
(1) IC 5-22-21; or
(2) IC 5-22-22.
(b) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library and in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the board, sell, donate, or exchange library materials to or with other public or nonprofit libraries or historical societies.
(c) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, adopt policies and procedures for evaluating a proposal to:
(1) accept gifts of;
(2) sell;
(3) exchange; or
(4) otherwise dispose of;
library materials described in IC 4-23-7.1-3.
As added by P.L.30-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-5.4. Library and Historical Department Fund; Establishment; Use; Deposits

Sec. 5.4. (a) The library and historical department fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the Indiana library and historical board. The monies in the fund may be expended by the board exclusively for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department.
(b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or by the Indiana library and historical board, from gifts of money or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund, and from investment earnings from any portion of the fund, shall be deposited in the fund.
(c) All monies accruing in the fund are hereby appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in this section.
(d) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the state at the end of a fiscal year; however, if the fund is abolished, its contents shall revert to the general fund of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-6. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.6; Acts 1947, c.327, s.4; Acts 1967, c.38, s.2. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.12. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-7. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.6½; Acts 1949, c.172, s.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.42, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-13. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.13. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.13. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-14. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.14; Acts 1947, c.327, s.6. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.28, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-16. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.23; Acts 1947, c.327, s.7; Acts 1967, c.38, s.6. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-17. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.24; Acts 1947, c.327, s.8; Acts 1967, c.38, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-21. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.28; Acts 1967, c.38, s.8. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.420; Acts 1979, P.L.17, SEC.4. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-28. Repealed

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.43, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1978, P.L.117, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.32-1985, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7. Indiana Library and Historical Department › 4-23-7-30. Repealed

As added by P.L.25-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.56. Repealed by P.L.84-2012, SEC.5; P.L.133-2012, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.1. State Library › 4-23-7.1-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Agency" means any state administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, service, or other similar body of state government.
(2) "Board" means the Indiana library and historical board established by IC 4-23-7-2.
(3) "Department" means the Indiana library and historical department established by IC 4-23-7-1.
(4) "Director" means director of the Indiana state library.
(5) "Historical bureau" means the Indiana historical bureau established by IC 4-23-7.2-2.
(6) "Public library" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-12-1-5.
(7) "State library" means the Indiana state library established by IC 4-23-7-3.
(8) "Statewide library card program" refers to the program established by section 5.1 of this chapter.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-1985, SEC.1; P.L.19-1996, SEC.1; P.L.1-2005, SEC.64; P.L.84-2012, SEC.6; P.L.133-2012, SEC.23; P.L.42-2018, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.1. State Library › 4-23-7.1-2. Duties and Functions

Sec. 2. The state library shall:
(1) develop and provide library service to state government, its branches, its departments and its officials and employees;
(2) provide for the individual citizens of the state those specialized library services not generally appropriate, economical or available in other libraries of the state;
(3) encourage and support the development of the library profession;
(4) strengthen services of all types of publicly and privately supported special, school, academic, and public libraries; and
(5) manage the historical bureau under IC 4-23-7.2.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.1. State Library › 4-23-7.1-3. Library Materials; Development and Maintenance; Purposes

Sec. 3. The state library shall maintain, develop, and service a collection of books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and other library materials for the purpose of:
(1) meeting the informational, educational, and research needs of state government;
(2) preserving and making available for use, materials bearing on the history of the state;
(3) meeting the specialized library needs and interests of citizens of Indiana; and
(4) supplementing the reference and materials resources of the libraries of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.1. State Library › 4-23-7.1-4. Plans or Programs; Historical or Library Development

Sec. 4. The state library shall initiate or participate in plans or programs for historical or library development in Indiana that are considered appropriate by the Indiana library and historical board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.1. State Library › 4-23-7.1-5. Plans or Programs; Interlibrary Exchange

Sec. 5. The state library shall develop plans and programs and participate in the operation of plans and programs that will encourage and facilitate the interlibrary exchange of services, information, and materials.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.