§ 16-46-10-3 — Use of funds; limitations on capital expenditures; reporting; posting of positions

(a) Funding provided a local board of health
under section 2.2 or 2.3 of this chapter may be used by the local board
to provide any of the following services:
(1) Core public health services.
(2) Any statutorily required actions for a local health department.
(3) Evidence based programs to prevent or reduce the prevalence
of health issues or improve the health and behavioral health of
Indiana residents as outlined in the plan described in IC 16-30-3-2.
(b) Money granted a local board of health from the local public
health fund may not be used for any purpose other than for the services
listed in this section.
(c) A county may not use more than ten percent (10%) of the funds
received under section 2.2 or 2.3 of this chapter during a fiscal year for
capital expenditures, including:
(1) the purchase, construction, or renovation of buildings or other
structures;
(2) land acquisition; and
(3) the purchase of vehicles and other transportation equipment.
(d) Funds used for capital expenditures under subsection (c) must
be included on the annual financial report required under section 2.2(f)
or 2.3(c) of this chapter and posted on the local health department's
website.
(e) Before funds may be used to hire or contract for the provision or
administration of core public health services, the local health
department shall post the position or contract to the public for at least
thirty (30) days.
(f) Funds may only be used for Indiana residents who are lawfully
present in the United States.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.82-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.164-2023, SEC.47; P.L.213-2025, SEC.155; P.L.230-2025, SEC.130.