§ 16-32-2-1 — Individual with a disability; purpose of chapter

Indiana § 16-32-2-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 32: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
• Ch. 2: The Committee for the Purchase of Products and

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(a) As used in this chapter, "individual with a
disability" means an individual:
(1) who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one (1) or more major life activities;
(2) who has a record of a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities; or
(3) who is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities.
(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to enhance employment
opportunities for individuals with disabilities by encouraging state
agencies and units of local government to purchase products made by
and services provided by individuals with disabilities who are
employed by qualified nonprofit agencies.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-11.5-1.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.61; P.L.37-2018, SEC.4.