Sec. 2. (a) A recipient may appeal to the legislative body an enforcement action issued or taken by a local board of health or local health officer under IC 16-20-1 in response to:
(1) a declared local public health emergency determined by a local health department or local health officer; or
(2) a disaster emergency declared by the governor under IC 10-14-3-12;
in a manner prescribed by the legislative body.
(b) In order to make an appeal under this chapter, the recipient of the enforcement action must file the appeal with the legislative body not later than seven (7) days from the issuance of the enforcement action. Upon the proper filing of an appeal under this section by a recipient, the legislative body may stay the enforcement action until final disposition of the appeal.
As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Local Health Departments
Chapter 5.5. Appeal of Local Health Enforcement Actions
16-20-5.5-1. "Legislative Body"
16-20-5.5-2. Appeal of Enforcement Action to Legislative Body; Filing Requirements
16-20-5.5-4. Appellant Present at Hearing; Continuance Does Not Affect Timing Requirements
16-20-5.5-5. Issuance of Written Decision for Appeal; Appealable