Section 16-42-5-0.9 - Petitions for changes in rules(a) A corporation or local health department may petition the state department requesting one (1) or more modifications or changes in the state department's rules concerning: (1) food handling machinery;(2) sanitary standards for food handling or food establishments; or(3) civil penalties authorized under IC 16-42-5-28.(b) Following the receipt of a petition described in subsection (a), the state department shall hold a public hearing concerning the corporation or local health department's requested modifications or changes and shall determine in writing whether to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to modify or change the state department's rules.As added by P.L. 266-2001, SEC.11.