Section 16-20-1-24 - Epidemic control; powers(a) Local health officers may order schools closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.(b) A local health officer may order a religious organization closed only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7.(c) An individual who takes action under this section shall comply with state laws and rules.Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-10.
Amended by P.L. 99-2021,SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2021.As added by P.L. 2-1993, SEC.3.