Sec. 21. (a) The state department may designate an agent who may, upon presentation of proper credentials, enter a facility to inspect for possible violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

     (b) The state department may commence an action under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for issuance of an order of compliance and civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation per day against a person who:

(1) fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter; or

(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department’s designated agent in the performance of official duties under this chapter.

     (c) The state department may commence an action to suspend or revoke a blood center’s license under IC 4-21.5-3-8 or IC 4-21.5-4 if the licensee has done any of the following:

(1) Made false statements concerning material information on the license application or any other document required by the state department.

(2) Permitted unauthorized persons to perform medical or technical procedures (as defined by the state department by rule adopted under this chapter) when a licensed physician licensed to practice medicine in Indiana is not available for consultation.

(3) Demonstrated incompetence in the performance of any procedure.

(4) Performed a procedure for which approval was not granted.

(5) Operated the center in a manner considered hazardous to public health.

(6) Violated this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

     (d) The state department may report to any other board or agency responsible for licensure, registration, or certification of health care providers, facilities, or other health care workers an individual or facility that is found to be operating in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.