Title 16, TITLE 16. HEALTH

Sec. 14. A local health officer may not be removed by the state department except under the procedure provided by law for the removal of an officer or employee for cause by a state officer or agency. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-18.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.…

reappointment; filling of vacancy Sec. 15. A health officer removed as provided in this chapter is ineligible to hold the position of health officer for four (4) years. The vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment or employment…

sanitary systems Sec. 16. The state department may conduct hearings, issue orders, and take action on behalf of the state for the enforcement of orders as necessary to regulate the use of existing or proposed sanitary systems that do not meet or would not meet health standards es…

Sec. 17. Whenever a hearing is provided for or authorized to be held by the state department, the state department may request that the office of administrative law proceedings designate a person as the state department's agent or representative to administer the proceeding. The …

information to election division regarding deceased voters Sec. 19. (a) The state department shall study the vital statistics and endeavor to make intelligent and profitable use of the collected records of death and sickness among the people. (b) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083…

funding Sec. 2. (a) The state department may provide services to support local health departments. (b) The state department or contractor of the state department may make available technical support for the following services to local health departments that provide core public h…

Sec. 20. The state department shall provide facilities and personnel for investigation, research, and dissemination of knowledge to the public concerning oral public health. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-11.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.142-1995, SEC…

fees Sec. 21. The state department may: (1) operate; and (2) designate local boards that qualify to operate; programs in the public interest, to provide for the care of certain individuals in each individual's place of residence. Eligibility for participation includes individuals…

answering service Sec. 22. (a) The state department or the state department's designee shall maintain a toll-free telephone answering service to provide information on safety precautions and emergency procedures with regard to poisons. (b) The telephone number shall be widely dis…

Sec. 23. (a) The state department shall maintain a toll-free telephone line to provide information, referral, follow-up, and personal assistance concerning federal, state, local, and private programs that provide the following: (1) Services to children less than twenty-one (21) y…

administration Sec. 24. The state department shall administer the Indiana acquired immune deficiency drug assistance program. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-32.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.

Sec. 24.5. The state department shall administer food and nutrition programs and money received under 7 U.S.C. 612, 7 U.S.C. 7501 et seq., and 42 U.S.C. 9922 et seq. As added by P.L.156-2011, SEC.10.

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies to inspections performed by the state department. (b) Except as provided in this section, until the recipient of an inspection report has had ten (10) calendar days to respond to the inspection report the state department may not release to the p…

Foundation and Donate Life Indiana report Sec. 26. (a) The anatomical gift promotion fund is established. The fund consists of amounts distributed to the fund by the auditor of state under IC 9-18.1-3-9. (b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently …

of plans and specifications; rules Sec. 27. (a) The state department shall: (1) study the use of: (A) effluent filters; (B) recirculation media filters; (C) aeration treatment units; (D) drip irrigation; (E) graveless trenches; and (F) new technologies; for residential septic sys…

members; applications for approval of TNI; approval of site specific plans for residential or commercial applications; residential onsite sewage systems unfamiliar to local health department Sec. 27.5. (a) As used in this section and section 27.8 of this chapter, "technology new …

residential onsite sewage system approved in one local unit in another jurisdiction; approval and attestation by professionals; refusal to issue permit for certain types of systems in second jurisdiction prohibited Sec. 27.6. (a) As used in this section, "type of residential onsi…

sewage systems Sec. 27.7. (a) Subject to subsection (b), for all rules concerning residential onsite sewage systems, the state department shall update: (1) all matters incorporated by reference in the rules, including all bulletins, standards, and specifications incorporated by r…

ordinances; removal of unenforceable ordinances adopted Sec. 27.8. (a) After June 30, 2023, a county, city, or town ordinance concerning residential onsite sewage systems that: (1) would restrict or prohibit the use of technology new to Indiana that is approved for general use in…

review board for adoption Sec. 27.9. (a) An ordinance described in section 27.8(a) of this chapter may not be presented to the technical review board for adoption before October 1, 2023. (b) This section expires January 1, 2024. As added by P.L.232-2023, SEC.7.

trauma care system; rulemaking authority Sec. 28. (a) The state department is the lead agency for the development, implementation, and oversight of a statewide comprehensive trauma care system to prevent injuries, save lives, and improve the care and outcome of individuals injure…

Sec. 29. The state department shall compile and make available for public inspection records of a coroner or designee denying recovery of an anatomical gift as described in IC 36-2-14-22.6(f) and IC 36-2-14-22.6(g). As added by P.L.147-2007, SEC.4.

As added by P.L.129-2007, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.28.

Sec. 3. For the purpose of providing facilities for branch offices, the state department may, with the approval of the governor, purchase or lease real property. Structures may be remodeled, repaired, constructed, and maintained. A building may not be constructed upon property no…

Sec. 30. (a) The state department may establish a nonprofit subsidiary corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to solicit and accept private funding, gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and contributions. (b) …

Sec. 30.5. The state department may enter into partnerships and joint ventures to encourage best practices in the following: (1) The identification and testing of populations at risk of disease related to substance use disorder. (2) The health care treatment of incarcerated indiv…

As added by P.L.113-2015, SEC.4. Expired 12-31-2016 by P.L.113-2015, SEC.4.

Sec. 32. (a) The state department shall employ a licensed physician as chief medical officer for the state department. (b) The chief medical officer serves as an advisor to the state health commissioner on clinical matters and may perform the functions of the commissioner when th…

complaint Sec. 33. For purposes of IC 5-14-3-4, if an individual files a complaint under this title concerning an entity or person regulated by the state department, the state department shall keep the following information of the individual who filed the complaint confidential: …

Sec. 33.4. The state department may issue guidance to local health departments on this title and any rules promulgated by the state department to assist with the uniform application of public health laws in Indiana. As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.15.

As added by P.L.181-1997, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.15.

As added by P.L.166-1999, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.16.

establishments Sec. 4.3. Upon a showing of good cause, the executive board may grant a variance from one (1) or more of the state rules concerning: (1) food handling machinery; or (2) sanitary standards for the operation of food establishments. As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.8. IC…

extensions are applied Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "eyelash extensions" means strands of silk, mink, or another synthetic or natural material that are applied one (1) at a time and fixed to an individual's natural eyelashes. (b) The state department shall adopt reasona…

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-3-22 part, Part new.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.80-1999, SEC.1; P.L.140-2013, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.17.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-14.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.18.

As added by P.L.110-2005, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.19.

inspections; sanitation of public buildings and institutions; inspection of private property Sec. 7. (a) The state department may make sanitary inspections and surveys throughout Indiana and of all public buildings and institutions. (b) The state department may make indoor air qu…

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.21.

Sec. 9. The state department may establish quarantine and may do what is reasonable and necessary for the prevention and suppression of disease. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-7.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. (a) The county executives of at least two (2) adjacent counties may establish and maintain a multiple county health department if the following conditions are met: (1) The state department approves the establishment of a multiple county health department. (2) The county e…

Sec. 1.5. (a) A multiple county health department must maintain at least one (1) physical office in each represented county. (b) Each physical office must at least offer consumer accessible services, including: (1) vital records; (2) environmental inspections; and (3) permit serv…

fund; appropriations Sec. 10. (a) The fiscal body of each county that has become a part of a multiple county health department by ordinance of the county executive shall assess a levy annually on the assessed valuation of taxable property for maintenance of the multiple county he…

Sec. 2. (a) There must be at least seven (7) members of a multiple county board of health. (b) The county executives establishing a multiple county health department shall determine the following for the multiple county board of health: (1) The number of members. (2) The qualific…

Sec. 3. A member of a multiple county 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 ye…

Sec. 4. Members of a multiple county board of health may receive compensation for the performance of their duties as determined by the fiscal body of the county from which the members were appointed. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.…

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of a multiple county board of health shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. (b) Unless otherwise required by law, after December 31, 1991, board members serve staggered terms. The appointing authority shall appoint members of a board in existence…

Sec. 6. (a) Members continue to serve until their successors are appointed. When a vacancy occurs, the original appointing authority shall appoint a qualified person to serve the unexpired term. (b) Whenever a vacancy occurs on a multiple county board of health, the local board o…

Sec. 7. At the first meeting of a multiple county board of health each year, the members shall elect a chairman. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.9-5(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.

Sec. 8. (a) Meetings may be called by any of the following: (1) The chairman. (2) Four (4) members of the multiple county 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 Ci…