Indiana § 16-25-5-8 - Offering hospice services without license a misdemeanor
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-25-5-8 — Offering hospice services without license a misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-25-5-8. Offering hospice services without license a misdemeanor
Sec. 8. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) represents to the public that the person offers hospice services; or
(2) owns or operates a hospice program;
without a license issued or approval granted under this article commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.15.
IC 16-25-6Chapter 6. Criminal History of Hospice Owners, Operators, Employees, and Volunteers
16-25-6-1Persons prohibited from owning or operating hospice program 16-25-6-2Employee's or volunteer's criminal history 16-25-6-3Employment of certain individuals prohibited 16-25-6-4Fees 16-25-6-5Violations
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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