Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 306. "Radioactive material", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-10. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(e).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 306.5. "Radon gas", for purposes of IC 16-41-38, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-38-1. [Pre-1996 Title 13 Recodification Citation: 13-1-14-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.72.

Sec. 306.7. "Rape or incest", for purposes of IC 16-34, means: (1) sexual intercourse with another person if the other person is related to the person biologically as a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew; (2) rape (IC 35-42-4-1); (3) ch…

Sec. 308. "Real property" or "land" means improved or unimproved real estate or land and all of the fixtures, buildings, and improvements upon the real property or land. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-1(a)(9).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 308.2. "Reasonably available", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-21. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.27.

Sec. 308.5. "Recognized accrediting organization", for purposes of IC 16-21-2, refers to an organization that awards accreditation to hospitals and has been granted deemed status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of meeting the Medicare and Medicaid certification …

Sec. 31. "Autologous donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 311. "Record", for purposes of IC 16-21, means a health, medical, or business record, including records generated or stored electronically. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-21.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 312. "Recording officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-4. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-1(a)(7).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 313. "Reduction in license", for purposes of IC 16-28 and IC 16-29, means the reduction of the number of licensed beds of a health facility. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 313.3. "Registered nurse", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 25-23-1-1.1. As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.15.

Sec. 313.4. "Rehabilitation hospital", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-3. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.10.

Sec. 313.5. "Rehabilitation hospital registry data dictionary" for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-4. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.11.

Sec. 315.8. "Remediation" means actions that constitute: (1) abatement (as defined in IC 16-18-2-0.5); or (2) interim control (as defined in 24 CFR 35.110); of a lead hazard. As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.57-2009, SEC.13.

Sec. 316. "Renovate", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-9. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(f).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 316.6. "Replacement facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-2.5-4. As added by P.L.257-2015, SEC.3.

Sec. 317. (a) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1-2. (b) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-9. (c) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16…

Sec. 317.3. "Reproductive health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-34-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-6-4. As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.3.

Sec. 317.5. "Residence", for purposes of IC 16-21-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-12-6. As added by P.L.149-2016, SEC.47.

Sec. 317.7. "Residential care facility", for purposes of: (1) IC 16-19; (2) IC 16-28-2; (3) IC 16-28-6.5; (4) IC 16-28-11-8 (expired); and (5) IC 16-32-5; means an entity licensed under IC 16-28 and registered as a housing with services establishment under IC 12-10-15. As added b…

Sec. 317.8. "Residential onsite sewage system", for purposes of IC 16-19-3-27.5, IC 16-19-3-27.7, IC 16-19-3-27.8, and IC 16-41-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-25-0.4. As added by P.L.167-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.232-2023, SEC.3.

Sec. 318. "Responsible head", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-20. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-11.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

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.

Sec. 32. "Autopsy", for purposes of IC 16-36-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-2-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-1-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 320. "Rolls", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-4. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-3-1(d).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 320.5. "Rural emergency hospital" means a hospital that was, as of December 27, 2020, a federally certified critical access hospital, a rural hospital, or hospital treated as a rural hospital under Section 1886(d)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act, and meets the following req…

Sec. 321. (a) "Sale", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, includes the following: (1) A sale. (2) Manufacturing, processing, transporting, handling, packing, canning, bottling, or any other production, preparation, or putting up. (3) Exposure, offer, or any other proff…

Sec. 321.5. "Sample", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2. As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.5.

Sec. 324. "Screening test", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-8. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(f).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 324.7. "Second opinion", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-4. As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.113.

Sec. 325. "Secondhand", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-10. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(d).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 326. "Secure area", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-6. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 326.5. "Secured storage", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2. As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.6.

Sec. 327. "Sell", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-11. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(i).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 327.5. "Serious communicable disease", for purposes of IC 16-41, means a communicable disease that is classified by the state department as posing a serious health risk under IC 16-41-2-1. As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.9.

Sec. 327.9. "Serious health risk", for purposes of IC 16-34, means that in reasonable medical judgment, a condition exists that has complicated the mother's medical condition and necessitates an abortion to prevent death or a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical …

Sec. 328. "Serious and present risk to the health of others", for purposes of IC 16-41-7 and IC 16-41-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-10.5-9; 16-1-10.5-11.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.10.

Sec. 328.1. "Services", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.2. As added by P.L.178-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 328.2. "Service animal", for purposes of IC 16-32-3 and IC 16-32-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-1.5. As added by P.L.1-2010, SEC.70. Amended by P.L.230-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 328.3. "Sexual assault examination kit", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2. As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.7.

Sec. 328.4. "Sexual assault nurse examiner", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2. As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.8.

Sec. 328.5. "Shaken baby syndrome", for purposes of IC 16-41-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-40-2. As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.2.

Sec. 328.6. "Sex selective abortion", for purposes of IC 16-34-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-4. As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.9.

Sec. 328.7. "Services provided for the treatment of individuals with psychiatric disorders or chronic addiction disorders", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-10.5. As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.17.

Sec. 328.8. "Service line", for purposes of IC 16-21-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-17.1-1. As added by P.L.124-2026, SEC.4.

Sec. 329. "Sharp frozen", for purposes of IC 16-42, means the freezing of food in a room or compartment in which the temperature is not more than zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-22-4;16-6-4-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.