10-20-2-4. Duties of Department
Sec. 4. (a) The department shall do the following: (1) Conduct analyses for poisons, drugs, and alcohols upon human tissues and fluids submitted by: (A) Indiana coroners, prosecuting attorneys, and sheriffs; (B) authorized officials of the Indiana state police and Indiana city police departments; and (C) officials of hospitals; in cases of suspected poisoning or […]
10-20-2-5. Additional Duties of Department
Sec. 5. The department has the following duties: (1) Provide instruction in toxicology to law enforcement officers and certify law enforcement officers as required by the statutes for the administration of breath and other chemical tests. (2) Provide instruction and technical assistance as needed to prosecutors and defense counsel for the proper: (A) admission of […]
10-20-2-6. Conduct Research
Sec. 6. The department shall conduct research on the following: (1) The detection of toxic compounds that may be components of drugs or medicines or may be present in pesticides used for agricultural or other purposes. (2) The treatment of poisoning from toxic substances. As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.
10-20-2-8. Fees
Sec. 8. (a) The department may charge a fee for the following: (1) Certifying and recertifying individuals who operate breath testing equipment. (2) Maintaining and calibrating breath testing equipment, including offsetting the costs of replacing equipment and instruments used at the state and local levels for breath testing. (3) Providing training services. The amount of […]
10-20-2-9. Breath Test Training and Certification Fund
Sec. 9. (a) The breath test training and certification fund is established as a dedicated fund for the purpose of providing money for operating the department, replacing equipment and instruments, and conducting research. The fund shall be administered by the department. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the […]
10-20-2-1. Department of Toxicology Established
Sec. 1. The state department of toxicology is established as a department of state government. As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.
10-20-2-2. Director of Department
Sec. 2. The governor shall appoint a director of the department. The director has the authority to carry out the responsibilities of the department. The director: (1) serves at the governor’s pleasure; (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor; and (3) is qualified by education and experience to administer […]
10-20-2-3. Employees
Sec. 3. The director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13. As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.74.