Section 16-18-2-36.5 - "Birthing center"(a) "Birthing center", for purposes of IC 16-21-2 and IC 16-21-13, means a freestanding entity that has the sole purpose of delivering a normal or uncomplicated pregnancy.(b) The term does not include a hospital that is licensed as a hospital under IC 16-21-2.Amended by P.L. 111-2018,SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 16-2018,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 138-2014, SEC. 5, eff. 3/25/2014.As added by P.L. 96-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L. 134-2008, SEC.8.