Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-19-3-3

Sec. 3. For the purpose of providing facilities for branch offices, the state department may, with the approval of the governor, purchase or lease real property.  Structures may be remodeled, repaired, constructed, and maintained.  A building may not be constructed upon property not owned in fee simple by the state.  All deeds and leases shall be made to the state for the use of the state department.  These procedures and powers shall be exercised under IC 4-13-2 where applicable.