Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 23. "Approved laboratory", for purposes of IC 16-41-6 and IC 16-41-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-15-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.237-2003, SEC.3.

Sec. 230.5. "Military service applicant", for purposes of IC 16-31-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-11-1. As added by P.L.16-2013, SEC.1; P.L.115-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 235. "Minor", for purposes of IC 16-36, means an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-1(4).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 236. (a) "Minority", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-14-2. (b) "Minority", for purposes of IC 16-46-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-6-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3…

Sec. 237.1. "Miscarried fetus", for purposes of IC 16-21-11 and IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-11-2. As added by P.L.127-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.213-2016, SEC.6.

Sec. 237.2. "Misconduct", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means any of the following acts performed by a qualified medication aide: (1) Stealing, diverting, or otherwise misusing medication. (2) Administering medication in a manner that does not comply with IC 16-27.5-4. (3) Improper…

Sec. 237.5. "Mobile camp", for purposes of IC 16-19-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-3-0.5. As added by P.L.83-2007, SEC.4.

Sec. 238. "Mobile home", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-103.2. The term includes a manufactured home (as defined in IC 9-13-2-96(a)). [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(1).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.211.…

Sec. 238.5. "Mobile home community", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-5. As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.3.

Sec. 239.2. "Mobile integrated healthcare", for purposes of IC 16-31-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-12-1. As added by P.L.100-2019, SEC.3.

Sec. 239.3. (a) "Mobile retail food establishment", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.1-2. This subsection expires January 1, 2027. (b) "Mobile retail food establishment", for purposes of IC 16-42-28, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-28-2.…

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 239.4. "Mobile retail food establishment permit", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.1-3. As added by P.L.151-2024, SEC.3…

Sec. 239.5. "Mobile retail food establishment license", for purposes of IC 16-42-28, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-28-3. As added by P.L.235-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 24. "Armed forces of the United States", for purposes of IC 16-33-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-33-4-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 240.1. "Mortuary", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-4.6. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.8.

Sec. 241. "Motor fuel", for purposes of IC 16-44-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-3-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 242. "Motor fuel outlet", for purposes of IC 16-44-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-3-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-13-4.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 242.9. "MTBE", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-2.4. As added by P.L.26-2002, SEC.1.

Sec. 243. "Municipal corporation", for purposes of IC 16-35-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 244. "Narrative report", for purposes of IC 16-20-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-8-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 244.5. "National criminal history background check", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.1. As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.4.

Sec. 244.6. "National EMS Information System", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-2. As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.9.

Sec. 244.8. "Neonatal abstinence syndrome" and "NAS", for purposes of IC 16-19-16, refer to the various adverse effects that occur in a newborn infant who was exposed to addictive illegal or prescription drugs while in the mother's womb. As added by P.L.110-2014, SEC.1.

Sec. 245. "Net operating revenue", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-20-20.5-1(a)(6).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 246. "Net patient revenue", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-51, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.203-2023, SEC.14.

Sec. 247. "Net revenues", for purposes of IC 16-22-6, means the revenues of the hospital remaining after provisions for reasonable expenses of operation, repair, replacements, and maintenance of the hospital. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-27(e).] As added by P.L.2-1…

Sec. 248. "New", for purposes of IC 16-41-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-32-8. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(c).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 249. "New drug", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means: (1) any drug whose composition is such that the drug is not generally recognized among experts, who are qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of drugs, as safe for use und…

Sec. 25. "Artificial insemination", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-2. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 250. "Noncompliant behavior", for purposes of IC 16-41, means behavior of an individual with a communicable disease that is not in compliance with a health directive. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-6.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.190-2021, SEC…

Sec. 250.5. "Non-invasive treatment", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-8.5. As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.14.

Sec. 251. "Nonprofit hospital", for purposes of IC 16-21-9 and IC 16-21-9.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.9; P.L.144-1996, SEC.2; P.L.88-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 252. "Nonprofit hospital corporation" means a corporation that: (1) is organized and doing business under IC 23-17; (2) is authorized by the corporation's charter to and does own and operate a hospital; (3) is licensed under IC 16-21; and (4) operates the hospital as a chari…

Sec. 253.1. "Nurse aide", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-1. As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.12.

Sec. 253.2. "Nonresidential onsite sewage system", for purposes of IC 16-19-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-19-3.5-3.5. As added by P.L.163-2017, SEC.1.

Sec. 253.3. "Nurse aide training program", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means a training program that: (1) is authorized by the certified health care professions commission established by IC 16-27.5-2-1; (2) complies with 42 CFR 483.152 and 42 CFR 483.154; and (3) is completed by …

Sec. 253.5. "Nontransporting emergency medical services vehicle", for purposes of IC 16-31-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3-0.5. As added by P.L.186-1995, SEC.5.

Sec. 253.6. For purposes of IC 16-19-3: (1) "NSF/ANSI 40" refers to the standard of the American National Standards Institute and NSF International that establishes minimum: (A) materials requirements; (B) design requirements; (C) construction requirements; and (D) performance re…

Sec. 253.7. "Nursing facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-15-4. As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.158.

Sec. 253.8. "Notarial officer", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-17. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.23.

Sec. 254. "Oath" includes affirmation. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-1-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 254.2. "Objective scientific information", for purposes of IC 16-34, means data that have been reasonably derived from scientific literature and verified or supported by research in compliance with scientific methods. As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.3.

Sec. 254.3. "Observe", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-18. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.24.

Sec. 254.5. (a) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-19-13, refers to the office of women's health established by IC 16-19-13-2. (b) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, refers to the office of minority health established by IC 16-19-14-4. (c) "Office", for purposes of IC 16-28-15, …

Sec. 254.7. "Office setting", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-9. As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.15.

Sec. 256. "Official compendium", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of the publications. [Pre-1993 Recodifica…