Sec. 12. A person who:
(1) violates this chapter; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of:
(A) the state department or the state department's authorized agents;
(B) a local board of health; or
(C) a county health officer;
is liable for all costs and expenses paid or incurred by the state department, a local board of health or the local board of health's authorized agents, or a local health officer in executing the order. This amount may be recovered in a civil action brought by the state department, the local board of health or the local board of health's authorized agents, or the county health officer, who is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-25-14.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 41. Public Health Measures for the Prevention and Control of Disease
Chapter 20. Health, Sanitation, and Safety: Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation
16-41-20-1. Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation
16-41-20-2. Powers of Local Inspectors of Buildings
16-41-20-3. Exercise of Powers by the State Health Department
16-41-20-4. Orders to Vacate Dwellings
16-41-20-5. Extension or Revocation of Orders to Vacate Dwellings
16-41-20-7. Orders for Cleaning, Repairing, or Improving
16-41-20-9. Judicial Review of Orders
16-41-20-11. Review Proceedings