Ind. Code ch. 12-24-2

Ind. Code ch. 12-24-2
in effect

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-1 Administrative control

Sec. 1. A state institution is under the administrative control of a superintendent appointed under section 2 of this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-2-8(b) part; 12-1-2.1-2(b) part; 16-13-1-9(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-2 Appointment of superintendent of state institution

Sec. 2. Subject to the approval of the governor, the secretary or the secretary's designee shall appoint the superintendent of a state institution. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-2-8(b) part; 12-1-2.1-2(b) part; 16-13-1-9(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.59.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-3 Rules

Sec. 3. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe the qualifications of a superintendent of a state institution under the control of the division. A superintendent must possess the prescribed qualifications. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-2-7.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.60.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-4 Term

Sec. 4. A superintendent serves at the pleasure of the secretary. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-2-8(b) part; 12-1-2.1-2(b) part; 16-13-1-9(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.28-2012, SEC.19; P.L.35-2016, SEC.61.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-5 Administrative responsibility

Sec. 5. The superintendent of a state institution is administratively responsible to the director. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-2-8(b) part; 12-1-2.1-2(b) part; 16-13-1-9(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-6 Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-2-10; 12-1-2.1-4; 16-13-1-29 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.28-2012, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-7 Powers

Sec. 7. A superintendent may do the following: (1) Administer oaths. (2) Take depositions. (3) Certify to official acts. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-1-30 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 12-24-2-8 Prescribing tobacco cessation devices

Sec. 8. A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 may prescribe tobacco cessation devices as is medically necessary for a resident of a state institution. As added by P.L.110-1997, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.28-2012, SEC.21; P.L.141-2012, SEC.4.
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