Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "county" refers to any of the following:
(1) A county having a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000).
(2) A county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).
(3) A county having a population of more than one hundred eighty thousand (180,000) and less than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000).
(4) A county having a population of more than one hundred thirty thousand (130,000) and less than one hundred thirty-nine thousand (139,000).
(b) This chapter applies to a county, if the county meets the following conditions:
(1) The county owns a hospital for the treatment of patients with tuberculosis or other diseases, including chronic diseases and diseases requiring convalescent care.
(2) The county contracts with other counties for the treatment of the citizens of those other counties.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-6-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.109; P.L.119-2012, SEC.143; P.L.104-2022, SEC.118.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. Tuberculosis Hospitals
16-24-2-1. Application of Chapter
16-24-2-2. "Contracting County" Defined
16-24-2-3. Board of Managers; Qualifications; Terms of Office; Compensation; Expenses
16-24-2-4. Official Visitor and Inspector; Term of Office; Compensation; Duties; Board of Visitors
16-24-2-5. Board of Affiliation and Public Relation
16-24-2-6. Governing Board; Powers and Duties
16-24-2-7. Superintendent; Powers and Duties
16-24-2-9. Application for Admission; Examination; Payment for Care and Treatment
16-24-2-10. Patient's Financial Circumstances; Inquiry; Payment According to Ability
16-24-2-11. Care and Treatment of County Nonresidents; Contract; Appropriation; Tax Levy
16-24-2-12. Nonresidents' Application for Admission
16-24-2-13. Admission of Nonresidents; Liability for Care and Treatment