Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 1.6. "Abortion inducing drug" means a medicine, drug, or substance prescribed or dispensed with the intent of terminating a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with the knowledge that the termination will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the fetus. The term inclu…

Sec. 1.7. "Abortion complication", for purposes of IC 16-34-2-4.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-2-4.7. As added by P.L.205-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 1.8. "Additional forensic services", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, means the following: (1) Initial pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease testing related to an alleged sex crime. (2) Prophylactic medication related to pregnancy, pregnancy testing, or sexually transmitted …

Sec. 10. "Agency", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-13-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.9; P.L.101-2006, SEC.23; P.L.2-2007, SEC.178; P.L.101-2007, SEC.1; P.L.42-2011, S…

Sec. 100. "Donor insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 100.5. "Down syndrome", for purposes of IC 16-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-2. As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.3.

Sec. 101. (a) "Drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means the following: (1) Articles recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them…

Sec. 102. "Drug order", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(e).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 103. "Drug sample", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-12-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 104. "Dwelling" includes any part of any building or the building's premises used as a place of residence or habitation or for sleeping by a person. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-4.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 104.5. "Education related costs", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-0.2. As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.7.

Sec. 105. "Effective treatment", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 105.5. "Eggs", for purposes of IC 16-42-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-11-1.1. As added by P.L.28-2009, SEC.1.

Sec. 105.8. "Electronic", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-6. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.11.

Sec. 105.9. "Electronic health record", for purposes of IC 16-39-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-9-1.5. As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.8.

Sec. 106. "Electronic products", for purposes of IC 16-41-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35-5. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 106.2. "Electronic record", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-7. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.12.

Sec. 106.3. (a) "Electronic signature", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-8. (b) For purposes of IC 16-42-3 and IC 16-42-22, "electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process: (1) attached to or logically associated with an ele…

Sec. 106.4. For purposes of IC 16-42-3, IC 16-42-19, and IC 16-42-22, "electronically transmitted" or "electronic transmission" means the transmission of a prescription in electronic form. The term does not include transmission of a prescription by facsimile. As added by P.L.204-…

Sec. 106.5. "Eligible medical condition" means a condition for which an individual is eligible for assistance under IC 16-35-2. As added by P.L.79-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 106.6. "Elevated blood lead level", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means a blood lead level of at least ten (10) micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood. As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.7.

Sec. 106.7. "Eligible facility", for purposes of IC 16-42-26.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-26.5-1. As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.9.

Sec. 107. "Emergency ambulance services", for purposes of IC 16-31, means the transportation of emergency patients by ambulance and the administration of basic life support to emergency patients before or during the transportation. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-2 par…

Sec. 109.1. "Emergency medical dispatch agency", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3.5-1. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.36.

Sec. 109.5. "Emergency medical dispatching", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3.5-1. As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.38.

Sec. 109.8. "Emergency medical responder", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is: (1) certified under IC 16-31 and who meets the Indiana emergency medical services commission's standards for emergency medical responder certification; and (2) the first individual to…

Sec. 11. "Agricultural labor camp", for purposes of IC 16-41-26, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-26-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 110. "Emergency medical services", for purposes of IC 16-31 and IC 16-38-7, means an integrated medical care delivery system in which emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics provide emergency and non…

Sec. 111. "Emergency medical service facility", for purposes of IC 16-31 and IC 16-41, means those facilities that are licensed and operated under IC 16-21-2 and that are equipped, prepared, and staffed to provide medical care for emergency patients. [Pre-1993 Recodification Cita…

Sec. 112. "Emergency medical technician", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is certified under IC 16-31 to provide basic life support at the scene of an accident, illness, or during transport. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1…

Sec. 113. "Emergency patient", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who: (1) is acutely ill, injured, incapacitated, or helpless; and (2) requires emergency medical services. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.…

Sec. 114. "Employer", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 114.2. "EMS data dictionary", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-1. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.4.

Sec. 114.5. "Encapsulant", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means a substance that forms a barrier between lead-based paint and the environment using a liquid applied coating, with or without reinforcement materials, or an adhesively bonded covering material. As added by P.L.57-200…

Sec. 114.6. "Encapsulation", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.8, means the application of an encapsulant. As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.9.

Sec. 114.8. "Enforcement action", for purposes of IC 16-20 and IC 16-22-8, includes an order, mandate, citation, administrative notice, business closure, or other action taken by the local board of health or the local health officer. As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.1.

Sec. 115. "Enriched", as applied to flour, for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-3-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 115.5. "Entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-43, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-43-2. As added by P.L.59-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 116. "Environmental commissioner", for purposes of IC 16-41, refers to the commissioner of the department of environmental management appointed under IC 13-13-2-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 13-1-7-2(8); 13-1-8-2(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-…

Sec. 116.2. "Environmental investigation" means an identification and evaluation of lead hazards from nonstructural sources in a child's environment. The term includes the following: (1) Presentation of results of the identification and evaluation, including recommendations for r…

Sec. 116.4. "Environmental rules board", for purposes of IC 16-41, refers to the board established by IC 13-13-8-3. As added by P.L.113-2014, SEC.100.

Sec. 117. "Established name", for purposes of IC 16-42-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-3-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-30-8 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 117.5. "Evidence", 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.3.

Sec. 119. "Executive" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-5. [1993 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug abuse records", for purposes of IC 16-39, means recorded or unrecorded information concerning the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of a patient receiving alcohol or drug abuse treatment services. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-1 part.] As a…

Sec. 120. (a) "Executive board", except as provided in subsection (b), refers to the executive board of the Indiana department of health. (b) "Executive board", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-7. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-1-2.…