Indiana Code 16-41-5-1. Entry upon private property; conditions
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Sec. 1. (a) The state department may designate an agent who may enter upon private property to inspect for and investigate possible violations of this article or a rule adopted under this article if all of the following conditions are met:
(2) The agent presents proper credentials.
(1) The agent has probable cause to believe that evidence of a health threat exists on private property.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-41-5-1
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) Emergency circumstances exist or a warrant is issued.
(b) This section does not impair the authority of the state department to enter public or private property as authorized by law.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-10(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.