Authority: IC 16-21-1-7; IC 16-21-2-2.5

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3-5; IC 16-21-2-14

Sec. 1. (a) A license must be obtained from the state health commissioner under IC 4-21.5-3-5 before:

1. (1) establishing;
2. (2) conducting;
3. (3) operating; or
4. (4) maintaining;

a birthing center. A birthing center may not operate without a license issued by the commissioner.

(b) A license to operate a birthing center:

1. (1) expires one (1) year after the date of issuance;
2. (2) is not assignable or transferable; and
3. (3) is issued only for the premises named in the application.

(c) A license is valid for only one (1) location. Multiple centers may not be operated under one (1) license.

(d) Upon closure of the center, the license shall be returned to the division.

(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 27-2-1; filed Feb 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m.: 29 IR 1906; readopted filed Jul 12, 2012, 12:09 p.m.: 20120808-IR-410120265RFA; readopted filed Sep 26, 2018, 2:48 p.m.: 20181024-IR-410180328RFA; readopted filed Nov 14, 2024, 1:24 p.m.: 20241211-IR-410230798RFA)