36-8-2-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-1-1.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-1.5 part; 18-1-1.5-30 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-10. Regulation of Businesses and Professions
Sec. 10. A unit may regulate the operation of businesses, crafts, professions, and occupations. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-7(c); 18-1-1.5-13(a); 18-3-1-41 part; 18-4-2-12 part; 18-4-2-18 part; 18-4-2-19; 18-4-2-21 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-11. Regulation of Solicitations
Sec. 11. A unit may regulate solicitation by persons offering goods or services to the public or solicitation for charitable causes. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-13(e); 18-3-1-41 part; 18-4-2-12 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-12. Weights and Measures Standards Control System
Sec. 12. A unit may establish, maintain, and operate a weights and measures standards control system. However, a unit may not establish fees for inspections or tests relating to weights and measures. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-15(d); 18-4-2-21 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.171-1985, SEC.2.
36-8-2-13. Repealed
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-6(d) part; 18-1-1.5-7 part; 18-1-1.5-14 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.277-2019, SEC.10.
36-8-2-14. Repeal of Extraterritorial Authority; Ordinances and Resolutions Adopted Before January 1, 2019
Sec. 14. (a) The repeal of section 13 of this chapter does not operate to void an ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality before January 1, 2019, that exercises a power: (1) under the sole authority of section 4 of this chapter; and (2) within the four (4) mile area outside the municipality’s boundaries […]
36-8-2-15. Repeal of Extraterritorial Authority; Ordinances and Resolutions Adopted Before July 1, 2019
Sec. 15. The repeal of section 13 of this chapter operates to void an ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality before July 1, 2019, that exercises a power: (1) under the sole authority of: (A) section 5(a)(2) of this chapter; (B) section 6(a)(1) of this chapter; or (C) both section 5(a)(2) of this chapter […]
36-8-2-2. Police and Law Enforcement System; Hiring Procedures
Sec. 2. (a) A unit may establish, maintain, and operate a police and law enforcement system to preserve public peace and order and may provide facilities, equipment, and supplies for that system. (b) Before hiring a person as a law enforcement officer, the hiring department or agency shall contact every law enforcement department or agency […]
36-8-2-3. Firefighting and Fire Prevention System
Sec. 3. A unit may establish, maintain, and operate a firefighting and fire prevention system and may provide facilities and equipment for that system. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-15(b); 18-1-1.5-15(c); 18-3-1-36; 18-3-1-38 part; 18-4-2-20 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-4. Regulation of Dangerous Conduct or Property
Sec. 4. A unit may regulate conduct, or use or possession of property, that might endanger the public health, safety, or welfare. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-6(c); 18-1-1.5-6(d); 18-1-1.5-6(e); 18-1-1.5-7(f); 18-1-1.5-7(h); 18-3-1-37 part; 18-3-1-39 part; 18-3-1-40 part; 18-3-1-44 part; 18-4-2-26 part; 18-5-10-7 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-5. Medical Care, Health, and Community Services; Hospitals
Sec. 5. (a) A unit may do the following: (1) Provide medical care or other health and community services to persons. (2) Impose restrictions upon persons or animals that might cause other persons or animals to be injured or contract diseases. (3) Establish, aid, maintain, and operate hospitals. (b) A municipality may exercise powers granted […]
36-8-2-6. Animals; Capture and Destruction; Shelters
Sec. 6. (a) A unit may: (1) capture and destroy animals if necessary; and (2) establish, maintain, and operate animal shelters. (b) A municipality may exercise the powers in subsection (a)(2) within four (4) miles outside its corporate boundaries. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-7(g); 18-1-1.5-14(o); 18-3-1-39 part; 18-4-12-4(4).] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3. […]
36-8-2-7. Regulation of Business Use of Watercourse
Sec. 7. A unit may regulate any business use of a watercourse. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-1.5-9(d) part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-8. Regulation of Introduction of Substance, Odor, or Sound in Air
Sec. 8. A unit may regulate the introduction of any substance or odor into the air, or any generation of sound. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-12; 18-3-1-39 part; 18-4-21-1; 18-4-21-2; 18-4-21-3.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.
36-8-2-9. Regulation of Public Gatherings
Sec. 9. A unit may regulate public gatherings, such as shows, demonstrations, fairs, conventions, sporting events, and exhibitions. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-6(a); 18-4-2-13 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3.