Supervision of health and life of citizens; necessary powers

Ind. Code § 16-19-3-1, under Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of State Department of Health and Executive Board.

Ind. Code § 16-19-3-1

Sec. 1. The state department shall supervise the health and life of the citizens of Indiana and shall possess all powers necessary to fulfill the duties prescribed in the statutes and to bring action in the courts for the enforcement of health laws and health rules. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.