16-31-1-1. Intent
Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly declares that the provision of emergency medical services is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana. (b) It is the purpose of this article: (1) to promote the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of emergency medical service, […]
16-31-1-2. Essential Purpose of Political Subdivisions
Sec. 2. The provision of emergency medical service is an essential purpose of the political subdivisions of the state. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-14.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
16-31-1-3. Religious Objections to Medical Treatment
Sec. 3. This article or a rule adopted under this article does not authorize transporting to a hospital or medical treatment of a person who objects to medical treatment on religious grounds. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-1.5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.