Title 10, TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY

officers; rules and regulations Sec. 2. (a) The governor is the commander in chief of the marine corps militia forces of Indiana. (b) The marine corps militia shall be under the immediate command and jurisdiction of the adjutant general. The adjutant general has all the rights, p…

Sec. 3. All provisions of law relating to governing, maintaining, and equipping the land military forces of Indiana apply equally to and govern the marine corps militia forces, except provisions that are inconsistent with the different nature of the service. [Pre-2003 Recodificat…

Sec. 4. The commander in chief may accept and use from the United States Navy, or from any other source, for the marine corps militia any vessel, lifeboat, boat gear, boat equipment, life-saving equipment, rifles, field pieces, and any other naval equipment or life-saving equipme…

Sec. 5. (a) The lieutenant colonel in command of the battalion of the marine corps militia shall be appointed by the governor from the regular marine corps reserve officers in Indiana. (b) The lieutenant colonel shall act as chief of staff subject to the orders of the: (1) govern…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "DD 214" means a Department of Defense Report of Separation form or its predecessor or successor form. As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. Any policy adopted under section 5 of this chapter may not: (1) apply to or abrogate a collectively bargained agreement in effect before the adoption of the policy; and (2) interfere with an employer's obligations under the federal National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C.…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity with one (1) or more employees. The term does not include: (1) the state; (2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13); or…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means an individual who: (1) has served in: (A) the United States armed forces or their reserves; (B) the Indiana Army National Guard; or (C) the Indiana Air National Guard; and (2) was released from active duty under conditions other th…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "veterans' preference employment policy" means a private employer's voluntary veterans' preference employment policy that gives preference for hiring, promoting, or retaining a veteran over another qualified applicant or employee. As added by P.L.…

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, a private employer may have a veterans' preference employment policy. As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. A veterans' preference employment policy under this chapter must be in writing and applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force. As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1. IC 10-17-15-7 Eligibility Sec. 7. A private…

Sec. 8. Granting preference under this chapter does not violate any local or state equal employment opportunity laws. As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. The Indiana department of veterans' affairs shall assist a private employer in determining if an applicant is a veteran in a manner that protects personal privacy consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations. As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.

exemption Sec. 1. An individual who serves on: (1) active duty; or (2) reserve duty while on military orders; in the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is exempt from service on any jury in any court of Indiana. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2…

Sec. 2. A person who: (1) fails to perform a duty imposed on the person by this article; or (2) otherwise violates this article; commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-11-2.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 3. Upon recommendation of the superintendent of any military, naval, or air academy in Indiana where: (1) there is stationed by the United States Department of Defense at least one (1) officer; and (2) there is established at least one (1) unit of the reserve officers traini…

officers Sec. 4. The military or naval laws of Indiana pertaining to the Indiana national guard or the Indiana naval forces do not apply to officers appointed under section 3 of this chapter. These commissions do not have any authority over the Indiana armed forces. [Pre-2003 Rec…

Sec. 5. The commissions made under section 3 of this chapter are in force at the pleasure of the governor and during the term of the governor and expire: (1) at the end of the term of office of the governor who made the appointment; and (2) upon the termination of any officer as …

Sec. 1. The director of the division of graves registration established by the adjutant general shall: (1) be a member of a patriotic organization; (2) be appointed by the adjutant general; and (3) serve without compensation. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-3-2-2.] As added…

Sec. 2. (a) A burial permit may not be issued by an officer in Indiana having authority to issue burial permits until the following information is secured, if practicable, and except where an immediate burial should be made to avoid the danger of contagion: (1) Was the deceased a…

Sec. 3. There is annually appropriated to the governor an amount of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) from the state general fund to pay any expenses that are incurred in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-3-2-4.] A…

Sec. 1. A contract may not be entered into by the adjutant general or the armory board that provides for the use of Stout Field, Indianapolis, for purposes of commercial flying by transportation companies. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-3-4-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.…

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an employee of the state subject to IC 4-15-10-8. (b) This section applies to an employee of a political subdivision who: (1) is a member of the civil air patrol; and (2) has notified the employee's employer in writing that the employee …

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to an employee of a private employer who: (1) is a member of the civil air patrol; and (2) has notified the employee's employer in writing that the employee is a member of the civil air patrol. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the employe…

Sec. 1. A violation of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq.) is a violation of this chapter. This chapter is intended to supplement rights and protections provided in the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 501 et seq.). As a…

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Military service" means: (A) in the case of a servicemember who is a member or reserve member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, full-time duty in the active military service of the Uni…

Sec. 3. After giving notice to a plaintiff, as applicable, the dependent of a servicemember has the same rights and protections provided to a servicemember under Title II of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 521 through 527). As added by P.L.156-2015, SE…

Sec. 4. (a) In addition to the rights and protections regarding consumer transactions, contracts, and service providers included in Title III of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 531 through 538), a servicemember may terminate a contract described in sub…

Sec. 5. A civil action to enforce this chapter or IC 10-16-7-23 may be brought in any court with jurisdiction by the attorney general against any person that knowingly or intentionally violates any provision of this chapter. The court may: (1) issue an injunction; (2) order the p…

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana cyber civilian corps program advisory board is established within the military department. (b) The advisory board is composed of the following members: (1) The adjutant general or the adjutant general's designee. (2) The director of information technology …

Sec. 1. If a person is required to submit information, an application, or a document to: (1) the department; (2) an employee of the department; (3) an office or division of the department; or (4) a board, commission, or council staffed by the department; the department, office, o…

recommendations Sec. 3. (a) Not later than October 31, 2022, the department, the state department of health, the integrated public safety commission established by IC 5-26-2-1, and the statewide 911 board established by IC 36-8-16.7-24 shall develop and submit recommendations reg…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bleeding control kit" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-34-3-24. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "donation pool" refers to the stop the bleed donation pool established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified first responder" refers to: (1) a law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 5-2-1-2(1)); (2) a firefighter, including a volunteer firefighter; or (3) an emergency medical technician, emergency medical responder, or paramedic. As added b…

Sec. 4. (a) The stop the bleed donation pool is established for the purpose of providing Indiana qualified first responders with bleeding control kits under section 5 of this chapter. The donation pool shall be administered by the department. (b) The donation pool consists of don…

Sec. 5. (a) An Indiana public safety agency that has one (1) or more qualified first responders may request from the department the provision of bleeding control kits or donations made to the donation pool for the purpose of purchasing bleeding control kits. The department shall …

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "department of homeland security" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1. As added by P.L.1-2009, SEC.92.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "disaster relief organization" means an entity that provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and: (1) is designated or recognized as a provider of the serv…

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this chapter, "license" means authorization by a state to engage in health or veterinary services that are unlawful without the authorization. (b) The term includes authorization under Indiana law to an individual to provide health or veterinary services b…

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a business trust, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint venture, a public corporation, a government or governmental subdivision, an agency, an instrumentality, or…

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "scope of practice" means the extent of the authorization to provide health or veterinary services granted to a health practitioner by a license issued to the practitioner in the state in which the principal part of the practitioner's services ar…

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "state" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or a territory or an insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "veterinary services" means the provision of treatment, care, advice, guidance, or other services or supplies related to the health or death of an animal or to animal populations to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, including: (1) …

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this chapter, "volunteer health practitioner" means a health practitioner who provides health or veterinary services, whether or not the practitioner receives compensation for those services. (b) The term does not include a practitioner who receives compen…

Sec. 16. This chapter applies to volunteer health practitioners who: (1) are registered with a registration system that complies with section 18 of this chapter; and (2) provide health or veterinary services in Indiana for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect…

the state emergency management agency Sec. 17. (a) While an emergency declaration is in effect, the department of homeland security may limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate: (1) the duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners; (2) the geographical areas in which volu…

system; confirmation of volunteer health practitioners used in Indiana; notification; host entity not required to use services Sec. 18. (a) To qualify as a volunteer health practitioner registration system, a system must: (1) accept applications for the registration of volunteer …

emergency; no protection for practitioners with suspended, revoked, or restricted practice privileges Sec. 19. (a) While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner, registered with a registration system that complies with section 18 of this chapter and…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "emergency" means an event or condition that is an emergency, a disaster, or a public health emergency under this article. As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3. IC 10-14-3.5-3 "Emergency declaration" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "emergency declarat…