1. (a) The state department may order schools closed and forbid public gatherings when considered necessary to prevent and stop epidemics.

2. (b) The state department may order a religious organization closed only if the order complies with IC 10-14-3-12.5 through IC 10-14-3-12.7 .

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2021, SEC.7.