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Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-41-7.5-11

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 11. (a) If the state health commissioner receives a request to declare a public health emergency under this chapter, the state health commissioner shall approve, deny, or request additional information concerning the request under section 5 of this chapter not later than ten (10) calendar days from the date the request is submitted to the state health commissioner.  If additional information is:

(1) requested by the state health commissioner;  and

(2) provided by the entity seeking the declaration;

the state health commissioner shall approve or deny the request not later than ten (10) calendar days from the submission date of the additional information.

(b) A program established under this chapter may remain in effect for not more than two (2) years from the date approved under this chapter.  However:

(1) the state health commissioner may:

(A) upon the request of the executive body of the county or the legislative body of the municipality that requested the initial declaration and approval, renew the declaration of a public health emergency and operation of the program for not more than two (2) years;  or

(B) terminate a program;  or

(2) the legislative body of the municipality or the executive body of the county that initially approved the program may, through official action:

(A) renew the program for not more than two (2) years;  or

(B) terminate a program;

when warranted.

(c) The legislative body of the municipality or the executive body of the county shall notify the state health commissioner in writing immediately of any of the following:

(1) A renewal of a program under subsection (b) and the period of time of the renewal.

(2) The expiration or termination of a program.

(3) A change in the qualified entity administering the program.

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