Title 10, PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 22.5. (a) Broadcasters in Indiana, in cooperation with the agency, the Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, Inc., and the Indiana Broadcasters Association or a successor association, shall develop comprehensive and coordinated plans for: (1) preparation for; and (2) respond…

Sec. 22.6. (a) Communications service providers in Indiana, in cooperation with the agency, the Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association, and the Indiana Telecommunications Association or a successor association, shall develop comprehensive and coordinated plans for: (1) prep…

Sec. 23. This chapter may not be construed to compel a person, either on behalf of: (1) the person; (2) the person's child less than eighteen (18) years of age; or (3) a protected person for whom the person acts as a guardian; to submit to any physical examination, medical treatm…

Sec. 24. The law enforcement authorities of the state and of the political subdivisions shall enforce the: (1) orders; (2) rules; and (3) regulations; issued under this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-17.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.

Sec. 25. (a) Except as provided in IC 4-12-18, if the federal government or an agency or officer of the federal government offers the state or through the state a political subdivision, services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds under a gift, grant, or loan for purposes o…

Sec. 26. (a) An organization for emergency management established under this chapter may not: (1) participate in any form of political activity; or (2) be employed directly or indirectly for political purposes. (b) Political qualifications may not be: (1) a consideration for appo…

Sec. 27. (a) A person who: (1) advocates a change by force or violence in the constitutional form of the government of the United States or the overthrow of any government in the United States by force or violence; or (2) has been convicted of or is under indictment or informatio…

Sec. 28. (a) The general assembly may appropriate the sums necessary to administer this chapter. (b) The emergency management contingency fund is established. The fund consists of money appropriated by the general assembly. Money in the fund must be held in reserve and allocated …

Sec. 29. (a) A local disaster emergency: (1) may be declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision; and (2) may not be continued or renewed for more than seven (7) days except by or with the consent of the governing board of the political subdivision.…

Sec. 29.5. (a) If the principal executive officer of a political subdivision issues a local travel advisory as part of an emergency declaration under section 29 of this chapter, the principal executive officer shall designate the travel advisory as falling into one (1) of the fol…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "emergency management worker" includes any full-time or part-time paid, volunteer, or auxiliary employee of: (1) the state; (2) other: (A) states; (B) territories; or (C) possessions; (3) the District of Columbia; (4) the federal government; (5) a…

Sec. 30. (a) In addition to disaster prevention measures as included in the state, local, and interjurisdictional disaster plans, the governor shall consider on a continuing basis steps that could be taken to prevent or reduce the harmful consequences of disasters. At the governo…

Sec. 31. (a) A person in Indiana shall conduct himself or herself and keep and manage his or her affairs and property in ways that will reasonably assist and will not unreasonably detract from the ability of the state and the public to successfully meet disaster emergencies. This…

Sec. 32. (a) The general assembly intends and declares to be the policy of the state that funds to meet disaster emergencies always be available. (b) The general assembly intends that the first recourse shall be to funds regularly appropriated to state and local agencies. If the …

Sec. 33. The department may reimburse the civil air patrol for fuel, lubricants, and maintenance for any missions not authorized by the United States Air Force using the same formula for reimbursement used by the: (1) United States Department of Defense; and (2) American Red Cros…

Sec. 33.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state, a political subdivision, or any other person may not prohibit or restrict the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition during: (1) a disaster emergency; (2…

Sec. 34. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter or an order authorized by this chapter commits a Class B infraction. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-21.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.115-2003, SEC.13; P.L.64-2021, SEC…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "energy" means coal, petroleum or other liquid fuels, natural or synfuel gas, or electricity. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-3(4).] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "energy emergency" means an existing or projected shortfall of at least eight percent (8%) of motor fuel or of other energy sources that threatens to seriously disrupt or diminish energy supplies to the extent that life, health, or property may be…

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "local travel advisory" means the level of emergency declared under section 29 of this chapter by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision to alert the traveling public of emergency conditions that may require the imposition of…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-3(2).] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.

Sec. 7. (a) Because of the existing and increasing possibility of disasters or emergencies of unprecedented size and destructiveness that may result from manmade or natural causes, to ensure that Indiana will be adequately prepared to deal with disasters or emergencies or to prev…

Sec. 8. (a) This chapter may not be construed to do the following: (1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 9. (a) The agency shall prepare and maintain a current state emergency operations plan. The plan may provide for the following: (1) Prevention and minimiza…

Sec. 1. (a) The state armory board is established to provide, manage, and care for armories for the use of the military and naval forces of Indiana. (b) The board consists of the following members: (1) The following ex officio members: (A) The governor. (B) The adjutant general. …

Sec. 10. All expenses incurred in the operation of state armories shall be paid out of: (1) the rentals; (2) the income; (3) the earnings; (4) any other receipts; and (5) any other appropriation provided by law; to pay the expenses incurred in the operation of the armories or oth…

Sec. 11. The state armory board may use its financial resources to make contributions to organizations that promote the public image of the national guard, the United States armed forces, or veterans of the United States armed forces. These contributions may be made for the follo…

Sec. 12. (a) If the state armory board receives from the adjutant general information of the disbandment of the organization of the armed forces of Indiana occupying and using an armory, the state armory board shall take charge of the armory. (b) The state armory board shall sell…

Sec. 13. (a) The state armory board may: (1) sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any property belonging to the state and being under the charge and in the custody and possession of the state armory board if, in the judgment of the state armory board: (A) the property can…

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the state armory board sells any real property, the value of the property shall be determined by an appraiser appointed by the state armory board with the approval of the adjutant general. (b) Real property may not be sold for…

Sec. 15. (a) The purchaser of real property sold under this chapter or to whom real property is conveyed or otherwise disposed of under this chapter shall pay the purchase money as agreed upon to the state armory board for the use and benefit of the state armory board. (b) The st…

Sec. 16. (a) The state armory board shall report annually of the proceedings incident to the location and management of the armories and a detailed account of disbursements. (b) The report shall be filed with the state board of accounts and a copy furnished to the adjutant genera…

Sec. 17. The adjutant general's office shall make a full and complete examination and report of all transactions of all individuals, persons, trustees, boards, banks, firms, corporations, and others engaged in the acquisition of sites for and the construction of state armories, i…

Sec. 18. The state armory board may employ expert engineering and architectural services when necessary to assist the state armory board in making inspections and examinations under this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-23.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amende…

Sec. 2. The state armory board established by section 1 of this chapter may contribute funds in support of the following authorized duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general: (1) The Indiana ceremonial unit. (2) The Indiana guard reserve. (3) The annual report of the ad…

Sec. 3. (a) The term of each member of the state armory board expires four (4) years from the date of the member's appointment. (b) If there is a vacancy in the state armory board, the governor may fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2…

Sec. 4. The members of the state armory board shall perform the duties imposed upon them by this chapter without compensation. However, the state shall pay the actual necessary expenses of the members that are incident to the performance of their duties from the appropriation mad…

Sec. 5. (a) The state armory board shall erect or provide within Indiana armories for the use of the military and naval forces of the state for drill, meeting, and rendezvous purposes by the organization of the military or naval forces occupying the armories. (b) All property of …

Sec. 6. (a) The state armory board may utilize any and all appropriate methods to: (1) lease real estate from: (A) the federal, the state, or a local government; (B) a federal, state, or local agency; or (C) a private entity or individual; or (2) purchase real estate throughout t…

Sec. 7. The state armory board shall constitute a board for the general management, care, and custody of the armories. The state armory board may adopt policies or procedures for: (1) the management and government of the armories; (2) the guidance of the organizations occupying t…

Sec. 9. (a) The state armory board may receive from any source donations of real or personal property or contributions of money to aid in the support and assistance of: (1) the armed forces of Indiana; and (2) the armed forces of Indiana called or inducted into federal service. P…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "honorably discharged veterans" includes persons placed on inactive duty under honorable conditions but not discharged from military service. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-7-1(c).] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. The state or a county recorder shall provide upon request, without charge or fee, one (1) certified copy of a document or record if it is shown that the certified copy is necessary to secure benefits to: (1) members of the military service; (2) honorably discharged vetera…

Sec. 3. The state or a county recorder may collect a charge per copy of not more than the amount specified in IC 36-2-7-10(c)(5) if a person requests more than one (1) certified copy of a document or record under section 2 of this chapter. The funds received under this section by…

Sec. 1. (a) Counties and cities may provide and maintain a suitable memorial to commemorate the: (1) courage, valor, and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who served the United States in World War I or World War II; and (2) faithful, loyal, and self-sacrificing service…

Sec. 10. (a) A county or city may not issue bonds or any other evidence of indebtedness payable by taxation for the construction of a memorial if the total issue of the bonds exceeds two percent (2%) of the adjusted value of the taxable property of the county or city in which the…