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

Indiana Statutes

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

Indiana·Title 16 HEALTH·Art. 20 LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS·Ch. 1 Powers and Duties of Local Health Departments

(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.]

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