Sec. 3. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) Hospitals licensed under IC 16-21.
(2) Health facilities licensed under IC 16-28.
(3) Housing with services establishments that are required to file disclosure statements under IC 12-10-15.
(4) Continuing care retirement communities required to file disclosure statements under IC 23-2-4.
(5) Community mental health centers (as defined in IC 12-7-2-38).
(6) Private mental health institutions licensed under IC 12-25.
(7) An area agency on aging designated under IC 12-10-1 that provides food under a nutrition service program. However, the premises where the food is prepared is not exempt from the requirements under this chapter.
(8) A food pantry that:
(A) is operated or affiliated with a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(B) distributes food, which may include food from the United States Department of Agriculture, to needy persons.
However, a food bank or other facility that distributes donated food to other organizations is not exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.104-2003, SEC.9; P.L.97-2004, SEC.71; P.L.139-2005, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 42. Regulation of Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
16-42-5.2-1. Local Regulation Precluded
16-42-5.2-2. Exempt Food Establishments
16-42-5.2-3.5. Exempt Organizations
16-42-5.2-4. "Certified Food Protection Manager"
16-42-5.2-7.1. Certified Food Protection Manager Duties
16-42-5.2-7.5. Certification Required to Use Title
16-42-5.2-8. Presence of Certified Food Protection Manager; Variances
16-42-5.2-8.5. Food Establishment Duties
16-42-5.2-9. Time Requirements; Food Establishment Beginning Operation or Changing Ownership
16-42-5.2-10. Time Requirements; Certified Food Protection Manager Terminating Employment
16-42-5.2-11. Multiple Food Establishments on Same Property
16-42-5.2-13. Adoption of Rules