Indiana § 11-11-5-8 - Suspension of rights or procedures during emergency
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 11-11-5-8 — Suspension of rights or procedures during emergency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-11-5-8. Suspension of rights or procedures during emergency
Sec. 8. Any of the rights or procedures enumerated in this chapter may be suspended upon declaration by the official in charge of the facility or program that there exists an emergency situation threatening the general security of the facility or program. The rights or procedures again apply upon declaration by the official in charge of the facility or program that the emergency has been resolved.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.4.
IC 11-11-6Chapter 6. Safe, Healthful Environment and Inspection
11-11-6-1Policies and procedures; adoption 11-11-6-2Compliance with federal and state laws; inspections; correction of conditions; authority of Indiana department of health and the department of homeland security
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Indiana Code § 11-11-5-8 cover?
Section 11-11-5-8 ("Suspension of rights or procedures during emergency") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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