Indiana § 16-21-12-6 - "Residence"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-21-12-6 — "Residence", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-21-12-6. "Residence"
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "residence" means a dwelling considered by a patient to be the patient's temporary or permanent home. The term does not include a hospital licensed under this article, a health facility or residential care facility licensed under IC 16-28, a state mental health institution operated under IC 12-24-1-3, a private mental health institution licensed under IC 12-25, an assisted living facility registered with the office of the secretary of family and social services as a housing with services establishment, or an institution or facility operated by the department of correction or a law enforcement agency.
As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 16-21-12-6
What does Indiana Code § 16-21-12-6 cover?
Section 16-21-12-6 (""Residence"") 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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