Ordinances

Fee Schedule

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Sanitary Code

1) The purpose of the Clark County Sanitary Code is to establish minimum sanitary standards for the protection, promotion, and improvement of public health, safety and welfare, and for the control of disease, which are consistent with the laws of the State of Indiana, regulations of any superior governmental administrative department or agency of the United States or the State of Indiana or any department or agency comprised of any combination thereof; and,

2) To maintain a sanitary environment; and,

3) To establish the procedure whereby the Clark County Board of Health can effectively and properly perform the duties required of it pursuant to the Public Health Code of Indiana, Acts 1949, CH. 158, I.C. 16-1-1, et.al, through I.C. 16-1-35, et-al.

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Tattoos and Piercings

Ordinance Information

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Tattoos & Piercing Applications

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Additional Information

Please call our office at 812-282-7521 for information.

In partnership with Health First Indiana and Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Health is proud to publish the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook. 

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With the integration of academic resources and state laws, this handbook is intended to serve as a guide to identify food products that can be safely prepared and sold within the State of Indiana under Home-Based Vendor (HBV) Regulations. If you have questions about product allowance, please contact your local health department, or questions may be submitted to the IDOH retail food program by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..gov. You may submit questions related to product formulation, testing and potential projects to the Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI) by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The Indiana Department of Health has released the newest food Code, 410, IAC 7-26. It is set to go into effect on April 16th, 2025. There will be a phased enforcement period and education through the end of the year. More information will be released on our social media pages and via email to the contacts that we have on file.

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The document below encompasses the most impactful changes to the Indiana Retail Food Establishment Sanitation requirements (410 IAC 7-26)

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Senate enrolled Act 4, now named “Health First Indiana”, is the state’s initiative focused on creating a set of core public health services, accessible, recurring, and dedicated funding, and defined measurements for success and progress with the goal of ensuring every Hoosier can achieve optimal health.

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Our Community Paramedicine Program aims to help patients manage chronic conditions from their homes, minimizing hospitalizations and urgent care visits, and providing resources and treatment.

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