# Ind. Code § 12-10-1-2: Purpose

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 12-10-1-2
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-10-1-2

## Text

Sec. 2. The purpose of the bureau is to assist the constantly increasing number of aged in:

(1) maintaining self-sufficiency and personal well-being with the dignity to which the years of labor entitle the person; and

(2) realizing the aged person's maximum potential as a creative and productive individual.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-3(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-1 Establishment of bureau](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-2 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-3 Administration of programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-4 Duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-5 Coordination of services with area agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-6 Area agencies; duties; coverage area changes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 12-10-1-7 Issuance of citation for violations; requirements; remedies; considerations in determination of remedy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A10_C1_S12-10-1-7.md)

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