Sec. 9.5. (a) In order to serve as the local health officer, an individual must:
(1) be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
(2) have at least:
(A) a master's degree in public health; and
(B) five (5) years of experience in public health;
and be approved in accordance with IC 16-20-2-16.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2023, any individual listed in subsection (a) who is newly appointed to the position of a local health officer shall complete a public health foundation training course developed and approved by the state department.