1. (a) The department shall do the following:

   1. (1) Conduct analyses for poisons, drugs, and alcohols upon human tissues and fluids submitted by:

      1. (A) Indiana coroners, prosecuting attorneys, and sheriffs;
      2. (B) authorized officials of the Indiana state police and Indiana city police departments; and

      3. (C) officials of hospitals;

         in cases of suspected poisoning or intoxication of human beings.

   2. (2) Report the analytical findings of the department to the official requesting the analyses.
   3. (3) Consult with Indiana coroners and coroner's physicians regarding the interpretation of the analytical findings.
2. (b) The personnel of the department shall furnish expert testimony regarding the department's analytical findings in all legal hearings, including criminal prosecutions related to the findings.

As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.