Indiana § 16-20-1-24 Epidemic control; powers

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-20-1-24 — Epidemic control; powers

Indiana § 16-20-1-24

Title 16HEALTH

Art. 20LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Ch. 1Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments

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Ind. Code § 16-20-1-24 (2026).

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(a)Local health officers may order schools closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.

(b)A local health officer may order a religious organization closed only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7.

(c)An individual who takes action under this section shall comply with state laws and rules. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-10.]

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(a) Local health officers may order schools
closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to
prevent and stop epidemics.
(b) A local health officer may order a religious organization closed
only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7.
(c) An individual who takes action under this section shall comply
with state laws and rules.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-10.]