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16-22-8-31. Public health division; director; powers; enforcement of orders; petition for isolation or quarantine; venue

IN Code § 16-22-8-31 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 31. (a) The director of the division of public health has the powers, functions, and duties of a local health officer.

(b) Orders, citations, and administrative notices of violation issued by the director of the division of public health, the director's authorized representative, a supervisor in the division, or an environmental health specialist may be enforced by the corporation in a court with jurisdiction by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-42-5-28, IC 33-36-3-5(b), IC 34-28-5-1, IC 36-1-6-4, or IC 36-7-9-17.

(c) A public health authority may petition a circuit or superior court for an order of isolation or quarantine by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-41-9.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by law, a change of venue from the county may not be granted for court proceedings initiated under this section.

(e) A change of venue from a judge must meet the requirements in IC 34-35-3-3 for court proceedings initiated under this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.34; P.L.88-2006, SEC.4; P.L.138-2006, SEC.5; P.L.194-2007, SEC.3.

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