2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 20.1. TOXICOLOGY DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
CHAPTER 1. TOXICOLOGY DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
IC 10-20.1ARTICLE 20.1. TOXICOLOGY DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
IC 10-20.1-1
Chapter 1. Toxicology Department Advisory Board
IC 10-20.1-1-1
Creation of toxicology advisory board; report due by September 1, 2012
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "board" means the toxicology advisory board established by subsection (b).
(b) The toxicology advisory board is established to assist in the transition of the state department of toxicology from the Indiana University School of Medicine to the state department of toxicology under IC 10-20. The board shall provide guidance on:
(1) the transition to the department;
(2) obtaining accreditation by a nationally recognized organization that sets toxicology standards; and
(3) recommendations for additional legislation needed regarding the ongoing operations of the department of toxicology.
(c) The board consists of three (3) members appointed by the governor. Each member must have expertise and experience in toxicology. One (1) of the members must be a judge or retired judge who is knowledgeable in the area of toxicology and in training in toxicology issues.
(c) Service on the board does not constitute holding a public office.
(d) Each member of the board is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provide by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). A member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(e) The affirmative votes of a majority of the members are required for the board to take action on any measure, including final report.
(f) The board shall deliver a report to the governor and the legislative council by September 1, 2012. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(g) This article expires December 21, 2012.
As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.4.
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