16-20-1-24. Epidemic control; powers

IN Code § 16-20-1-24 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 24. (a) Local health officers may order schools and churches closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.

(b) An individual who takes action under this section shall comply with state laws and rules.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.