Sec. 27. (a) The state department of health shall:
(1) study the use of:
(A) effluent filters;
(B) recirculation media filters;
(C) aeration treatment units;
(D) drip irrigation;
(E) graveless trenches; and
(F) new technologies;
for residential septic systems that will cause systems to perform satisfactorily as alternatives to currently operating systems that do not perform satisfactorily because of soil characteristics, lot sizes, topographical conditions, or high water tables; and
(2) take all actions necessary to develop plans and specifications for use of the technologies listed in subdivision (1) in residential septic systems.
(b) The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 to:
(1) promulgate the plans and specifications developed under subsection (a); and
(2) allow for the issuance of operating permits for:
(A) residential septic systems that are installed in compliance with the plans and specifications promulgated under subdivision (1); and
(B) onsite residential sewage discharging disposal systems in a county having a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000) that comply with IC 13-18-12-9.
As added by P.L.172-2002, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.104-2022, SEC.99.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 19. State Department of Health
Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of State Department of Health and Executive Board
16-19-3-1. Supervision of Health and Life of Citizens; Necessary Powers
16-19-3-2. Branch Offices; Purpose; Legislative Intent
16-19-3-3. Facilities for Branch Offices
16-19-3-4. Protection and Improvement of Public Health; Adoption of Rules
16-19-3-4.3. Variances From Rules Regarding Food Handling or Food Establishments
16-19-3-4.4. Mobile Camps; Adoption of Rules; Enforcement by Local Health Officers
16-19-3-4.5. Adoption of Rules Concerning Facilities Where Eyelash Extensions Are Applied
16-19-3-11. Condemnation or Abatement of Conditions Causative of Disease
16-19-3-12. Rules and Regulations; Enforcement; Local Health Officers; Removal
16-19-3-13. Local Health Officers; Removal From Office; Grounds
16-19-3-14. Local Health Officers; Removal From Office; Procedure
16-19-3-16. Water Pollution; Proceedings to Abate or Prevent; Regulation of Sanitary Systems
16-19-3-17. Hearings; Agent or Representative of Department
16-19-3-18. Enforcement Proceedings; Injunction
16-19-3-20. Oral Public Health
16-19-3-21. Programs for Residential Care of Certain Individuals; Eligibility; Fees
16-19-3-22. Poisons; Safety and Emergency Information; Telephone Answering Service
16-19-3-23. Health Care Programs; Telephone Information Service
16-19-3-24. Acquired Immune Deficiency Drug Assistance Program; Administration
16-19-3-24.5. Administration of Food and Nutrition Programs and Money
16-19-3-25. Inspection Report; Guidelines for Release to Public
16-19-3-29. Records of Coroners Denying Anatomical Gift Recoveries
16-19-3-30. Establishment of Nonprofit Subsidiary Corporation
16-19-3-30.5. Partnerships and Joint Ventures; Substance Abuse Disorder