Ind. Code § 25-5.2-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 5.2 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-5.2-2-9
Agency contracts; student athletes
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "communicate or attempt to communicate" means contact or attempt to contact by an in-person meeting, a record, or any other method that conveys or attempts to convey a message.

(b) Not later than seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give in a record notice of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student athlete intends to enroll.

(c) Not later than seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled or intends to enroll that the athlete has entered into an agency contract and of the name and contact information of the athlete agent.

(d) If an athlete agent enters into an agency contract with a student athlete and the athlete subsequently enrolls at an educational institution, the agent shall notify the athletic director of the institution of the existence of the contract not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the agent knew or should have known the athlete enrolled.

(e) If an athlete agent has a relationship with a student athlete before the athlete enrolls in an educational institution and receives an athletic scholarship from the institution, the agent shall notify the educational institution of the relationship not later than ten (10) days after the enrollment if the agent knows or should have known of the enrollment and:

(1) the relationship was motivated in whole or in part by the intention of the agent to recruit or solicit the athlete to enter an agency contract in the future; or

(2) the agent directly or indirectly recruited or solicited the athlete to enter an agency contract before the enrollment.

(f) An athlete agency shall give notice in a record to the athletic director of any educational institution at which a student athlete is enrolled before the agent communicates or attempts to communicate with:

(1) the athlete, or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete, to influence the athlete or parent or guardian to enter into an agency contract; or

(2) another individual to have that individual influence the athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete, to enter into an agency contract.

(g) If a communication or attempt to communicate with an athlete agent is initiated by a student athlete or another individual on behalf of the athlete, the agent shall notify in a record the athletic director of any educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled. The notification must be made not later than ten (10) days after the communication or attempt.

(h) An educational institution that becomes aware of a violation of this article by an athlete agent shall notify:

(1) the attorney general; and

(2) any professional league or players association with which the institution is aware the agent is licensed or registered;

of the violation.

As added by P.L.54-2001, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.280; P.L.95-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-31-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31-1-3
State board of registration for professional engineers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state board of registration for professional engineers is created.

(b) The board consists of seven (7) members, six (6) of whom shall be registered professional engineers.

(c) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, one (1) member must be appointed to represent the general public who is:

(1) a resident of this state; and

(2) not associated with professional engineering other than as a consumer.

(d) All members of the board shall be appointed by the governor.

(e) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, six (6) professional engineer members shall be appointed to the board.

(f) A person appointed as a professional engineer member of the board must:

(1) be a citizen of the United States;

(2) have been a resident of this state for a period of at least five (5) years immediately before the time of the member's appointment;

(3) be registered as a professional engineer and must have been engaged in the lawful practice of engineering for at least twelve (12) years; and

(4) have been in responsible charge of engineering work or engineering teaching for at least five (5) years.

To the extent possible, the governor shall appoint members to the board who serve or have served in diverse areas of professional practice.

(g) Every member of the board shall be appointed under IC 25-1-6.5.

(h) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor, and, before beginning the member's term of office, file with the secretary of the board a written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of the member's official duties.

(i) The governor may remove any member of the board under IC 25-1-6.5-4.

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.148, s.3; Acts 1965, c.284, s.3; Acts 1967, c.94, s.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.230; P.L.23-1991, SEC.15; P.L.215-1993, SEC.3; P.L.249-2019, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-3
"Blood component"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "blood component" means that part of blood separated by physical or mechanical means.

As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-8-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-8-4-1
Exempt individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The provisions of this article requiring a person to obtain a license do not apply to a person performing cosmetology as a:

(1) student in a beauty culture school;

(2) commissioned medical or surgical officer of the United States armed forces;

(3) chiropractor (as defined by IC 25-10-1-1(2));

(4) embalmer (as defined by IC 25-15-2-8);

(5) funeral director (as defined by IC 25-15-2-12);

(6) registered nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1.1(a));

(7) licensed practical nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1.2);

(8) physician (as defined by IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(g));

(9) podiatrist (as defined by IC 25-29-1-13); or

(10) person conducting an educational activity involving beauty culture at a scheduled meeting of an association that:

(A) recognizes a group of its members as beauty culture professionals; and

(B) is not open to persons who are not licensed under this chapter.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.17; P.L.236-1995, SEC.6; P.L.84-2010, SEC.37; P.L.170-2013, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-43-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-43-2-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided, the following definitions apply to this article:

(1) "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders under 10 U.S.C. 1209 and 10 U.S.C. 1211.

(2) "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, including actions against an individual's license or compact privilege such as censure, revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, or restriction on the licensee's practice.

(3) "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring process approved by an occupational therapy licensing board.

(4) "Compact privilege" means the authorization, which is equivalent to a license, granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as an occupational therapist or practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of occupational therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter.

(5) "Continuing competence/education" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and/or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work.

(6) "Current significant investigative information" means investigative information that a licensing board, after an inquiry or investigation that includes notification and an opportunity for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to respond, if required by state law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction.

(7) "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including license status, investigative information, compact privileges, and adverse actions.

(8) "Encumbered license" means a license in which an adverse action restricts the practice of occupational therapy by the licensee or the adverse action has been reported to the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).

(9) "Executive committee" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission.

(10) "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence.

(11) "Impaired practitioner" means an individual whose professional practice is adversely affected by substance abuse, addiction, or other health related conditions.

(12) "Investigative information" means information, records, and/or documents received or generated by an occupational therapy licensing board under an investigation.

(13) "Jurisprudence requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy in a state.

(14) "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the state to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant.

(15) "Member state" means a state that has enacted the compact.

(16) "Occupational therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice occupational therapy.

(17) "Occupational therapy assistant" means an individual who is licensed by a state to assist in the practice of occupational therapy.

(18) "Occupational therapy", "occupational therapy practice", and the "practice of occupational therapy" mean the care and services provided by an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant as set forth in the member state's statutes and regulations.

(19) "Occupational therapy compact commission" or "commission" means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the compact.

(20) "Occupational therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is authorized to license and regulate occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

(21) "Primary state of residence" means the state (also known as the home state) in which an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who is not active duty military declares a primary residence for legal purposes as verified by: driver's license, federal income tax return, lease, deed, mortgage, or voter registration or other verifying documentation as further defined by commission rules.

(22) "Remote state" means a member state other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege.

(23) "Rule" means a regulation promulgated by the commission that has the force of law.

(24) "Single state license" means an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license issued by a member state that authorizes practice only within the issuing state and does not include a compact privilege in any other member state.

(25) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of occupational therapy.

(26) "Telehealth" means the application of telecommunication technology to deliver occupational therapy services for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-42-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-42-3-6
Application for single state license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Individuals not residing in a party state may apply for a party state's single state license as provided under the laws of each party state. However, a single state license granted to the individual will not be recognized as granting the privilege to practice nursing in any other party state.

(b) This compact does not affect the requirements established by a party state for the issuance of a single state license.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-8.5-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 25-1-8.5-3.7
Attorney general's authority to investigate the market concentration of a health care entity; confidential nonpublic information
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. (a) The office of the attorney general may at any time investigate the market concentration of a health care entity. The office of the attorney general may issue a civil investigative demand under IC 4-6-3 to a health care entity subject to an investigation conducted under this section.

(b) The office of the attorney general shall keep confidential all nonpublic information obtained in the course of an investigation conducted under this section. Confidential information may not be released to the public.

As added by P.L.239-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-24-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-24-1-18
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.19; Acts 1913, c.359, s.7; Acts 1929, c.45, s.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2544.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-31.5-5-3
Replacement certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A replacement certificate, subject to the rules of the board, may be issued to replace a certificate that has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-31.5-6-3
Renewal fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An individual applying for the renewal of a certificate of registration under this chapter must pay a nonrefundable renewal fee in an amount established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2.

(b) All renewal fees collected by the board under this section shall be deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by IC 25-31.5-3-9.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.6-2-8
Adoption of standards; fees; duties of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for the following:

(1) The competent practice of marriage and family therapy, bachelor's degree social work, social work, clinical social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and clinical addiction counseling.

(2) The renewal of licenses issued under this article.

(3) Standards for the administration of this article.

(4) Continuing education requirements for an individual seeking renewal of licensure as a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist.

(5) The retention of patient records and reports by a counselor.

(6) The approval of continuing education providers, programs, courses, fees, and proof of course completion.

(b) The board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.

(c) The board shall do the following:

(1) Consider the qualifications of individuals who apply for a license under this article.

(2) Provide for examinations required under this article.

(3) Subject to IC 25-1-8-6, renew licenses under this article.

(4) Conduct proceedings under IC 25-1-9.

(5) Administer the professional counselors licensure compact under IC 25-42.5, including appointing members to the counseling compact commission and adopting any rules necessary to administer the compact.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.18; P.L.147-1997, SEC.30; P.L.269-2001, SEC.20; P.L.122-2009, SEC.24; P.L.192-2017, SEC.3; P.L.98-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-31.5-8-6
Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board may:

(1) suspend the registration of;

(2) refuse to renew the registration of;

(3) revoke the registration of;

(4) reprimand; or

(5) place on probation;

a registered soil scientist for any grounds set forth in subsection (b).

(b) The board may take action under subsection (a) against a registered soil scientist who is found to have:

(1) committed fraud or deceit in obtaining registration under this article;

(2) committed gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the public practice of soil science;

(3) been convicted by a court of law of:

(A) a felony; or

(B) a crime involving moral turpitude;

(4) committed a violation of a code of professional conduct adopted by the board under IC 25-31.5-3-4; or

(5) committed an unlawful act set forth in section 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-33
Political subdivisions; power to regulate
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the power of political subdivision to regulate the quality and character of work performed by plumbing contractors through the enforcement of building codes and inspections, but no political subdivision shall require any licensee under this chapter to submit to any other form of licensing: Provided, however, That any political subdivision of this state may require any person licensed as a plumbing contractor under the provisions of this chapter to register with some public official of said political subdivision in order that the plumbing inspection officials of such political subdivision may have the records necessary to inspect the work of persons licensed hereunder. Nothing herein contained shall prohibit any political subdivision from charging a reasonable fee for such registration. Failure to register as required by a political subdivision, upon certification of said failure to the commission, at the discretion of the commission may constitute a basis for suspension of any plumbing contractor's license issued under the provisions of this chapter. Repeated and intentional violation of any such registration requirements may at the discretion of the commission constitute a basis for the revocation of a plumbing contractor's license, said proceeding for suspension or revocation to be had under the provisions of section 26 of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-34.1-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.263. Repealed by Acts 1982, P.L.156, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-43-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-43-4-8
Effect of loss of compact privilege in remote state
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If a licensee's compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the individual may lose the compact privilege in any other remote state until the following occur:

(1) The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended.

(2) All fines have been paid and all conditions have been met.

(3) Two (2) years have elapsed from the date of completing requirements for subdivisions (1) and (2).

(4) The compact privileges are reinstated by the commission, and the compact data system is updated to reflect reinstatement.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-39-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-39-6-2
Continuing education record retention
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A licensee shall retain the following for each continuing education course the individual attends:

(1) A record of:

(A) the number of hours the individual spent in the continuing education course;

(B) the name of the person or organization presenting the continuing education course;

(C) the date, location, and title of the continuing education course; and

(D) the number of hours of continuing education awarded for the course.

(2) Verification that the individual attended the course.

The records and verification of attendance must be retained for three (3) years after the individual attends a continuing education course.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 25-37-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37-1-13
Temporary association or partnership
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A temporary association or partnership with a person excluded from the definition of transient merchant under section 2 of this chapter does not relieve a transient merchant from complying with this chapter.

As added by P.L.158-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31.5-1-7
"Registered soil scientist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Registered soil scientist" means:

(1) a registered professional soil scientist; or

(2) a registered associate soil scientist.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-8.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8.5-3-2
Assistant behavior analyst license requirements; supervision
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) To be issued a license as an assistant behavior analyst, an individual must do the following:

(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the committee that the individual is certified as a board certified assistant behavior analyst by:

(A) the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor; or

(B) another entity approved by the committee.

(2) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4 and furnish satisfactory evidence to the committee that the individual has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.

(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the committee that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice behavior analysis without endangering the public.

(4) Apply for the license in the manner prescribed by the committee.

(5) Pay the fee established by the board that is sufficient to cover the operations of the committee.

(b) An individual who is licensed as an assistant behavior analyst under this section:

(1) must be directly supervised by a behavior analyst licensed under this chapter; and

(2) must submit to the committee a written record of the supervision provided to the individual by a behavior analyst licensed under this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-33-1-5.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-33-1-5.3
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.3. The board shall issue a license to an individual who:

(1) holds a limited license under section 18 of this chapter;

(2) applies to the board in the form and manner prescribed by the board;

(3) pays a fee;

(4) passes an examination on the state or federal statutes, state rules, and federal regulations that the board determines by rule to be relevant to the practice of psychology; and

(5) has practiced psychology continuously since September 1, 1985.

As added by P.L.96-1990, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-1-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-1-8-8
Delaying reinstatement; investigation; sanctions; invalid during investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "board" has the meaning set forth in section 6(a) of this chapter.

(b) The licensing agency may delay reinstating a license, certificate, or registration for not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date the applicant applies for reinstatement of a license, certificate, or registration to permit the board to investigate information received by the licensing agency that the applicant for reinstatement may have committed an act for which the applicant may be disciplined. If the licensing agency delays reinstating a license, certificate, or registration, the licensing agency shall notify the applicant that the applicant is being investigated. Except as provided in subsection (c), the board shall do one (1) of the following before the expiration of the one hundred twenty (120) day period:

(1) Deny reinstatement of the license, certificate, or registration following a personal appearance by the applicant before the board.

(2) Reinstate the license, certificate, or registration upon satisfaction of all other requirements for reinstatement.

(3) Reinstate the license and file a complaint under IC 25-1-7.

(4) Upon agreement of the applicant and the board and following a personal appearance by the applicant before the board, reinstate the license, certificate, or registration and place the applicant on probation status under IC 25-1-9-9 or IC 25-1-11-12.

(c) If an applicant fails to appear before the board under subsection (b), the board may take action as provided in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3).

(d) The license, certificate, or registration of the applicant for license reinstatement remains invalid during the one hundred twenty (120) day period unless:

(1) the license, certificate, or registration is reinstated following a personal appearance by the applicant before the board before the end of the one hundred twenty (120) day period;

(2) the board issues a conditional license to the practitioner that is effective until the reinstatement is denied or the license is reinstated; or

(3) the reinstatement is denied.

If the one hundred twenty (120) day period expires without action by the board, the license, certificate, or registration shall be automatically reinstated at the end of the one hundred twenty (120) day period.

(e) The board's reinstatement of a license does not preclude the board from imposing sanctions on the licensee as a result of a complaint filed by the attorney general after reinstatement of the license.

As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.10; P.L.78-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.4-5-1
Collaborating agreement; review of patient encounters
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A certified direct entry midwife must have a collaborating agreement with a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5. Collaboration under this chapter does not require the physical presence of the physician at the time and the place at which the certified direct entry midwife renders services.

(b) Subject to rules adopted under IC 25-23.4-2-6(b)(5), a collaborating physician shall review the patient encounters that the certified direct entry midwife has with a patient who is the client of the certified direct entry midwife:

(1) at any time when requested by the physician; and

(2) at the time of the client's visit with the physician during the first and third trimesters, at least the following percentages of the patient charts:

(A) For the first year that the individual is a certified direct entry midwife, one hundred percent (100%).

(B) For the second year that the individual is a certified direct entry midwife, fifty percent (50%).

(C) For the third year that the individual is a certified direct entry midwife, twenty-five percent (25%).

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-10
Licensee representing seller or landlord; duties; disclosure of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A licensee representing a seller or landlord has the following duties and obligations:

(1) To fulfill the terms of the agency relationship made with the seller or landlord.

(2) To disclose the nature of the agency relationship with the seller or landlord, and redefine and disclose if the relationship changes.

(3) To promote the interests of the seller or landlord by:

(A) seeking a price or lease rate and contract terms satisfactory to the seller or landlord; however, the licensee is not obligated to seek additional offers to purchase or lease after an offer to purchase or lease has been accepted by the seller or landlord, unless otherwise agreed between the parties;

(B) presenting all offers to purchase or lease to and from the seller or landlord immediately upon receipt of the offers regardless of whether an offer to purchase or lease has been accepted, unless otherwise directed by the seller or landlord;

(C) disclosing to the seller or landlord adverse material facts or risks actually known by the licensee concerning the real estate transaction;

(D) advising the seller or landlord to obtain expert advice concerning material matters that are beyond the licensee's expertise;

(E) timely accounting for all money and property received from the seller or landlord;

(F) exercising reasonable care and skill; and

(G) complying with the requirements of this chapter and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including fair housing and civil rights statutes, rules, and regulations.

(b) A licensee representing a seller or landlord may not disclose the following without the informed written consent of the seller or landlord:

(1) That a seller or landlord will accept less than the listed price or lease rate for the property or other contract concessions.

(2) What motivates the seller to sell or landlord to lease the property.

(3) Any material or confidential information about the seller or landlord unless the disclosure is required by law or where failure to disclose would constitute fraud or dishonest dealing.

(c) A licensee representing a seller or landlord owes no duties or obligations to the buyer or tenant except that a licensee shall treat all prospective buyers or tenants honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information.

(d) A licensee shall disclose to a prospective buyer or tenant adverse material facts or risks actually known by the licensee concerning the physical condition of the property and facts required by statute or regulation to be disclosed and that could not be discovered by a reasonable and timely inspection of the property by the buyer or tenant. A licensee representing a seller or landlord owes no duty to conduct an independent inspection of the property for the buyer or tenant or to verify the accuracy of any statement, written or oral, made by the seller, the landlord, or an independent inspector. This subsection does not limit the obligation of a prospective buyer or tenant to obtain an independent inspection of the physical condition of the property. A cause of action does not arise against a licensee for disclosing information in compliance with this section.

(e) A licensee representing a seller or landlord may:

(1) show alternative properties not owned by the seller or landlord to a prospective buyer or tenant and may list competing properties for sale or lease without breaching any duty or obligation to the seller or landlord; and

(2) provide to a buyer or tenant services in the ordinary course of a real estate transaction and any similar services that do not violate the terms of the agency relationship made with the seller or landlord.

As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14.5-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.90-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-13-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-13-1-19
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to serve such interests.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-1-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-1-19-5
Reimbursement of costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The attorney general shall be reimbursed through civil penalties collected under this chapter for the costs incurred in providing the services described in section 4 of this chapter. Any remaining funds shall be deposited in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.50-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-14-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-14-6-3
Delegation of immunizations prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A dentist may not delegate to another person the administration of an immunization under this chapter.

As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-0.5-11-6
Indiana state board of nursing
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The Indiana state board of nursing (IC 25-23-1) is a board under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-42-8-4
Information required in rulemaking notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The notice of proposed rulemaking must include all of the following:

(1) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted on.

(2) The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule.

(3) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person.

(4) The manner in which an interested person may submit:

(A) notice to the commission of the interested person's intention to attend the public hearing; and

(B) written comments.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-13
Indiana board of physical therapy
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. An individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by the Indiana board of physical therapy (IC 25-27) is a provider under IC 25-1-5-10.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.4; P.L.156-2020, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 25-15-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-15-7-4
Shares of funeral home corporations; transfers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board may not prohibit a shareholder or a corporation that is a funeral home licensee from transferring or assigning any part of the shareholder's ownership of the corporation to another person.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 25-1-9.5-14
No requirement to provide or use telehealth
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Nothing in this chapter requires an individual to provide or use telehealth.

As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-1-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23.5-1-6.5
"Occupational therapy services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. "Occupational therapy services" means services that are provided to promote health and wellness, prevent disability, preserve functional capabilities, prevent barriers for occupational performance from occurring, and enable or improve performance in everyday activities, including services that do the following:

(1) Establish, remediate, or restore a skill or ability that is impaired or not yet developed. Occupational therapy services include identifying speech, language, and hearing that are impaired or not yet developed, but does not include the remediation of speech, language, and hearing skills and abilities.

(2) Modify or adapt a person or an activity or environment of a person or compensate for a loss of a person's functions.

(3) Evaluate factors that affect daily living activities, instrumental activities of daily living, and other activities relating to work, play, leisure, education, and social participation. These factors may include body functions, body structure, habits, routines, role performance, behavior patterns, sensory motor skills, cognitive skills, communication and interaction skills, and cultural, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, environmental, and socioeconomic contexts and activities that affect performance.

(4) Perform interventions and procedures relating to the factors described in subdivision (3), including the following:

(A) Task analysis and therapeutic use of occupations, exercises, and activities.

(B) Education and training in self-care, self-management, home management, and community or work reintegration.

(C) Care coordination, case management, transition, and consultative services.

(D) Modification of environments and adaptation processes, including the application of ergonomic and safety principles.

(E) Assessment, design, fabrication, application, fitting, and training in assistive technology, adaptive devices, and orthotic devices, and training in the use of prosthetic devices. However, this does not include the following:

(i) Gait training.

(ii) Training in the use of hearing aids, tracheoesophageal valves, speaking valves, or electrolarynx devices related to the oral production of language.

(iii) Remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.

(iv) Fabrication of shoe inserts.

(F) Assessment, recommendation, and training in techniques to enhance safety, functional mobility, and community mobility, including wheelchair management and mobility. However, this does not include gait training.

(G) Management of feeding, eating, and swallowing to enable eating and feeding performance.

(H) Application of physical agent modalities and use of a range of specific therapeutic procedures used in preparation for or concurrently with purposeful and occupation based activities, including techniques to enhance sensory-motor, perceptual, and cognitive processing, manual therapy techniques, and adjunctive and preparatory activities for occupational performance. However, manual therapy does not include spinal manipulation, spinal adjustment, or grade 5 mobilization.

As added by P.L.67-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-23.6-8-11
Notification of retirement from practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist under this chapter shall notify the board in writing when the individual retires from practice.

(b) Upon receipt of the notice, the board shall:

(1) record the fact the individual is retired; and

(2) release the individual from further payment of renewal fees and continuing education requirements.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.69; P.L.134-2008, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 25-29-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-29-2-5
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. At least three (3) votes are necessary for the board to take official action.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.60. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-3
"Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards" means the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities responsible for the licensure and registration of psychologists throughout the United States and Canada.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-13
Approved sponsor; records; attendance roster; evaluation; transmittal form
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A continuing education sponsor that has received approval under section 12 of this chapter must maintain records for five (5) years of the participants who successfully complete and pass the course. If the sponsor ceases operations, the owner shall place the records in the care of a custodian that is approved by the commission.

(b) A continuing education sponsor shall, not later than ten (10) days after a continuing education course is offered, submit the following to the commission:

(1) A completed continuing education attendance roster of all participants. The roster must include the full legal name, address of residence, and any other identifying information required by the commission of each participant. The names must be submitted to the commission in alphabetical order.

(2) A completed continuing education evaluation transmittal form for each of the participants.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.173-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-8
"Prescription"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "prescription" means a written order or an order transmitted by other means of communication that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist or, for electronically transmitted orders in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3, recorded in an electronic format from an optometrist to or for an ultimate user for a drug or device, containing:

(1) the name and address of the patient;

(2) the date of issue;

(3) the name and strength or size (if applicable) of the drug or device;

(4) the amount to be dispensed (unless indicated by directions and duration of therapy);

(5) adequate directions for the proper use of the drug or device by the patient;

(6) the name and certification number of the prescribing optometrist; and

(7) if the prescription:

(A) is in written form, the signature of the optometrist; or

(B) is in electronic form, the electronic signature of the optometrist.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-31.5-3-5
Legal adviser; private counsel
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The attorney general shall act as legal adviser to the board and provide any legal assistance necessary to carry out this article.

(b) The board may employ private counsel at the expense of the board.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-15
Certificate renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The board shall renew a certificate issued under this chapter:

(1) concurrently with the renewal of the optometrist's license to practice optometry;

(2) upon payment of the renewal fee established by the board; and

(3) upon completion of continuing education requirements established under section 10 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 25-43-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-43-10-6
Notice requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include the following:

(1) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting where the rule will be considered and voted upon.

(2) The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule.

(3) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person.

(4) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-14
Optometry license required to hold certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An applicant must hold a license to practice optometry in order to hold a certificate.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-20
Record of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, and a register of all applicants for registration, showing the date of application, the name, age and other qualifications and the place of business and the place of residence of each applicant and whether or not an examination was required and whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate of registration granted and issued and the date of such action.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.20.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.7 / Section 25-1-9.7-1
"Prescriber"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" refers to a practitioner who maintains an Indiana controlled substance registration and a federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration.

As added by P.L.182-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-13-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-13-2-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 25-29-1-5.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-29-1-5.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.86. Repealed by P.L.33-1993, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 25-39-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-39-6-7
Contract to administer chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department may enter into a contract with the Indiana Ground Water Association to administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 25-29-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-29-2-6
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall hold at least one (1) meeting each year. The board may hold additional meetings that the board considers necessary.

(b) A meeting may be called by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the board.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-5-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-21.5-5-9.5
Contents of references for professional surveyors and surveyor interns
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. A reference for a professional surveyor applicant or surveyor intern applicant must:

(1) contain the applicant's board assigned number; and

(2) be dated within one (1) year of the application.

As added by P.L.178-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-22.5-17-1
Requirements of employer if physician leaves employment; copy of notice; contact information; access to patient medical records
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a physician licensed under this article leaves the employment of an employer, the following apply:

(1) The employer of the physician must provide the physician with a copy of any notice that:

(A) concerns the physician's departure from the employer; and

(B) was sent to any patient seen or treated by the physician during the two (2) year period preceding the termination of the physician's employment or the expiration of the physician's contract. However, the patient names and contact information must be redacted from the copy of the notice provided from the employer of the physician to the physician.

(2) The physician's employer must, in good faith, provide the physician's last known or current contact and location information to a patient who:

(A) requests updated contact and location information for the physician; and

(B) was seen or treated by the physician during the two (2) year period preceding the termination of the physician's employment or the expiration of the physician's contract.

(3) The physician's employer must provide the physician with:

(A) access to; or

(B) copies of;

any medical record associated with a patient described in subdivision (1) or (2) upon receipt of the patient's consent.

(4) The physician's employer may not provide patient medical records to a requesting physician in a format that materially differs from the format used to create or store the medical record during the routine or ordinary course of business, unless a different format is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Paper or portable document format copies of the medical records satisfy the formatting provisions of this chapter.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.58-2008, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-2.1-15-1
Actions for negligence or breach of conduct against practitioner; scope of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter governs an action based on negligence or breach of contract brought against an accountant, a partnership of accountants, or an accounting corporation registered, licensed, or practicing in Indiana by an individual or a business entity claiming to have been injured as a result of financial statements or other information examined, compiled, certified, audited, or reported on by the defendant accountant as a result of an agreement to provide professional accounting services.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-1-17-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-1-17-12
Appeal of board decisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. An applicant under this chapter may appeal under IC 4-21.5 the following decisions of the board:

(1) Denial of a license.

(2) Determination of the occupation.

(3) Determination of the similarity of the scope of practice of the license issued.

(4) Any other final determination under this chapter.

As added by P.L.87-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1.2 / Section 25-1-1.2-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" means an entity that regulates occupations or professions under this title and the department of education as established by IC 20-19-3-1.

As added by P.L.133-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.191; P.L.246-2005, SEC.210.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-10.5
Pharmacist intern practice; supervision
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) A pharmacy intern may engage in the practice of pharmacy if the activities are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The pharmacist on duty is responsible for the activities relating to the practice of pharmacy performed by the pharmacy intern.

(b) A pharmacist shall review in person the prescription drug order and the dispensed product prepared by a pharmacy intern before the product is dispensed to the patient or the patient's agent.

As added by P.L.98-2006, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-22.5-5-1
Licenses with examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Licenses with Examination. Any applicant who successfully passes the examination provided in chapter 4, and who meets all of the requirements of chapter 3, is entitled to be registered as a physician and to receive an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.1-1-14
"State"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Guam.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-29-1-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-29-1-9.5
"Agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3.

As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.470.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-20
"State practice laws"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) "State practice laws" means a party state's laws, rules, and regulations that:

(1) govern the practice of nursing;

(2) define the scope of nursing practice; and

(3) create the methods and grounds for imposing discipline on licensed nurses.

(b) "State practice laws" does not include requirements necessary to obtain and retain a license, other than qualifications or requirements of the home state.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-34.5-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.59-2026, SEC.9 and P.L.118-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-27.5-5-2
Practice with collaborating physician; examination by physician; collaborative agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A physician assistant:

(1) must engage in a dependent practice with a collaborating physician; and

(2) may not be independent from the collaborating physician, including any of the activities of other health care providers set forth under IC 25-22.5-1-2(a)(1) through IC 25-22.5-1-2(a)(19).

A physician assistant may perform, under a collaborative agreement, the duties and responsibilities that are delegated by the collaborating physician and that are within the collaborating physician's scope of practice, including prescribing and dispensing drugs and medical devices. A patient may elect to be seen, examined, and treated by the collaborating physician.

(b) If a physician assistant determines that a patient needs to be examined by a physician, the physician assistant shall immediately notify the collaborating physician or physician designee.

(c) If a physician assistant notifies the collaborating physician that the physician should examine a patient, the collaborating physician shall:

(1) schedule an examination of the patient unless the patient declines; or

(2) arrange for another physician to examine the patient.

(d) A collaborating physician or physician assistant who does not comply with subsections (b) and (c) is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9.

(e) A physician assistant's collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) include all the tasks delegated to the physician assistant by the collaborating physician;

(3) set forth the collaborative agreement for the physician assistant, including the emergency procedures that the physician assistant must follow; and

(4) specify the protocol the physician assistant shall follow in prescribing a drug.

(f) The physician shall submit the collaborative agreement to the board. The physician assistant may prescribe a drug under the collaborative agreement unless the board denies the collaborative agreement. Any amendment to the collaborative agreement must be resubmitted to the board, and the physician assistant may operate under any new prescriptive authority under the amended collaborative agreement unless the agreement has been denied by the board.

(g) A physician or a physician assistant who violates the collaborative agreement described in this section may be disciplined under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.24; P.L.177-2009, SEC.55; P.L.197-2011, SEC.120; P.L.168-2016, SEC.8; P.L.247-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-14
Injunction from continuing violation of chapter; punishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney or a citizen of any county in which a person is in violation of this chapter may bring an action in the name of the state to enjoin the person from continuing in violation of this chapter. A person who is enjoined and who violates the injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. An injunction issued under this section does not relieve any person from criminal prosecution.

As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 25-1-10.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 10.3 / Section 25-1-10.3-3
"Deceptive or misleading information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "deceptive or misleading information" means any information that misrepresents or falsely describes a practitioner's:

(1) profession;

(2) skills;

(3) training;

(4) expertise;

(5) educational degree;

(6) board certification; or

(7) license.

As added by P.L.128-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-22
Speech pathologists and audiologists
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual licensed or certified under IC 25-35.6 (speech pathologists and audiologists).

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-23 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-23
No requirement to accept donated drugs
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. Nothing in this chapter requires a central repository or local repository to accept any donated drug.

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-33.5-4-4
Receiving state authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A psychologist practicing in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is subject to the receiving state's scope of practice.

(b) A receiving state may, in accordance with the state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in the receiving state and may take any other necessary actions under the receiving state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the receiving state's citizens.

(c) If the receiving state takes any action described in this section, the receiving state shall promptly notify the home state and the commission.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-38.1-2-23
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers necessary to carry out the board's duties.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(p).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-28 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-28
Indiana real estate commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The Indiana real estate commission (IC 25-34.1-2) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-6.1-8-7
Limitation of actions; notice of commencement of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An order for payment from the auctioneer recovery fund may not be issued unless the action to recover from the auctioneer recovery fund was commenced within one (1) year after the termination of all proceedings against the licensee for failure to meet the obligations of a licensee under this article and the rules adopted under this article, including appeals and proceedings supplemental to judgment. When any person commences an action for a judgment that may result in an order for payment from the fund, the person shall notify the commission in writing of the commencement of the action.

As added by P.L.256-1987, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-10.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 25-23.6-10.5-8
Clinical addiction counselor counseling experience
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) For purposes of this section, "virtual supervision" means supervision of an applicant for a license as a clinical addiction counselor by a qualified supervisor through an electronic platform that provides for synchronous visual and audio interaction in real time, and which is compliant with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Virtual supervision does not include telephone calls, electronic mail, or text messages.

(b) An applicant under section 2 of this chapter must have at least two (2) years of clinical addiction counseling experience that must include at least two hundred (200) hours under supervision, one hundred (100) hours of which must be under individual supervision and up to one hundred (100) hours of which may be under group supervision. The supervision required must be provided by a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.

(c) If an individual is obtaining the clinical addiction counseling experience described in subsection (b) in Indiana, the individual must be licensed as a clinical addiction counselor associate under section 2.5 of this chapter.

(d) A doctoral internship may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f), the experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the qualified supervisor.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (g), the work requirement may not be performed away from the qualified supervisor's premises if:

(1) the work is the independent private practice of addiction therapy; and

(2) the work is not performed at a place that has the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

(g) Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the supervised clinical addiction counseling experience hours required under subsection (b) may be accounted for through virtual supervision by a qualified supervisor described in subsection (b).

(h) Any supervised clinical addiction counseling experience hours that an applicant accumulates under this chapter after being licensed as a clinical addiction counselor associate under section 2.5 of this chapter do not expire and may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical addiction counseling experience requirements under this chapter.

(i) After obtaining a temporary permit under section 1.5 of this chapter, any supervised clinical addiction counseling experience hours that an applicant accumulates under this chapter before the temporary permit expires may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical addiction counseling experience requirements under this chapter.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.29; P.L.83-2024, SEC.23; P.L.130-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-38.1-4-6
Emergencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding this chapter, in an emergency, in the absence of the licensed veterinarian employer, an employee of a licensed veterinarian may perform the duties it is lawful for the employee to perform under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarian according to the rules of the board and the written authority of the licensed veterinary employer.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 25-36.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-36.5-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, association, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation.

"Timber" means trees, standing or felled, and logs which can be used for sawing or processing into lumber for building or structural purposes or for the manufacture of any article. "Timber" does not include firewood, Christmas trees, fruit or ornamental trees, or wood products not used or to be used for building, structural, manufacturing, or processing purposes.

"Timber buyer" means a person engaged in the business of buying timber from timber growers for sawing into lumber, processing, or resale, but does not include a person who occasionally purchases timber for sawing or processing for his own use and not for resale.

"Timber grower" means the owner, tenant, or operator of land in this state who has an interest in, or is entitled to receive any part of the proceeds from, the sale of timber grown in this state and includes persons exercising lawful authority to sell timber for a timber grower.

"Department" means the department of natural resources.

"Director" means the director of the department of natural resources.

"Agent" means an individual who represents a timber buyer in effecting or attempting to effect purchases of timber.

"Buying" means acquiring an interest in property by the payment of a price, value, or other consideration.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.190, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.253-1983, SEC.1; P.L.158-1988, SEC.1; P.L.8-1993, SEC.397.
Ind. Code § 25-43-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-43-5-5
Established requirements for single state license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14.5-1-6
"Degree"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Degree" means a degree received from a college or university that:

(1) was located in the United States; and

(2) was regionally accredited;

at the time the degree was conferred.

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-13
Indiana state board of nursing
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The Indiana state board of nursing (IC 25-23-1) is a board under IC 25-1-8.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-1.6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-1.6
"Forensic nurse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "forensic nurse" means a registered nurse licensed under section 11 of this chapter who meets the requirements of section 35 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.90-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-12
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) The prosecuting attorney of any judicial circuit upon the complaint of the secretary of state, shall prosecute all violations of this chapter occurring within his jurisdiction.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.12; Acts 1955, c.304, s.12. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2526.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.3 / Section 25-1-9.3-10
Pharmacists and pharmacies and violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The following do not violate this chapter if the pharmacy or pharmacist fills a written, faxed, or oral prescription for a controlled substance and the pharmacy or pharmacist is unaware that the prescription does not fall within an allowable exception under section 8 of this chapter:

(1) A pharmacy.

(2) A pharmacist.

As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-36.1-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-36.1-2-5
Requirements to practice surgical technology in a health care facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, an individual may not practice surgical technology in a health care facility unless the individual meets one (1) of the following requirements:

(1) Is certified under IC 25-36.1-1.

(2) Has completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Space Force, or United States Coast Guard, or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.

(3) Provides evidence to the health care facility that the individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before July 1, 2009.

(4) Is performing duties related to the individual's employment by the federal government.

(5) Is practicing surgical technology during the twelve (12) month period immediately following the completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology.

(6) Has the appropriate abilities, as determined by the health care facility.

(b) An individual who is:

(1) described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3); and

(2) practicing surgical technology in a health care facility;

annually shall complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education concerning surgical technology in order to continue practicing surgical technology.

(c) An individual who wants to practice surgical technology in a health care facility is responsible for establishing to the satisfaction of the health care facility that the individual has complied with this section.

(d) An individual practicing surgical technology in a health care facility is responsible for immediately notifying in writing the governing body of the health care facility, or the governing body's designee, of any changes in the individual's compliance with this section.

(e) A health care facility shall maintain copies of any written documentation provided by the individual to the health care facility under subsection (c) or (d) to show compliance with this section.

(f) This chapter does not require a health care facility to permit an individual described in subsection (a) to perform surgical technology services at the health care facility.

As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-21.5-8-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.194-2005, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-21.5-6-6
Fee for examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board shall determine the fee to be paid for each examination.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-6
"License period"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-3
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under IC 25-14-1-2.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-1-4-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-1-4-0.5
"Continuing education"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "continuing education" means an orderly process of instruction:

(1) that is approved by:

(A) an approved organization or the board for a profession or occupation other than a real estate appraiser; or

(B) for a real estate appraiser:

(i) the Appraiser Qualifications Board, under the regulatory oversight of the Appraisal Subcommittee established under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989; or

(ii) the real estate appraiser licensure and certification board established under IC 25-34.1-8 for specific courses and course subjects, as determined by the real estate appraiser licensure and certification board; and

(2) that is designed to directly enhance the practitioner's knowledge and skill in providing services relevant to the practitioner's profession or occupation.

The term includes an activity that is approved by the board for a profession or occupation, other than a real estate appraiser, and that augments the practitioner's knowledge and skill in providing services relevant to the practitioner's profession or occupation.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.57-2007, SEC.1; P.L.177-2009, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-3.7-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 3.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3.7-3-2
Penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An individual who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.58-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-33.5-9-5
Information required to be expunged
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any information submitted to the coordinated data base that is subsequently required to be expunged by the law of the compact state reporting the information shall be removed from the coordinated data base.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-17.6-5-1
Expiration of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A license issued under IC 25-17.6-4 expires three (3) years after it is issued, at a time and date designated by the board.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-0.5-8-13
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. An occupation for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered by the Indiana optometry board (IC 25-24) is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-21.5-5-8
Contents; application for registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Each application for registration as a professional surveyor must contain the following:

(1) Statements showing either the registration number issued by another state or the education and qualifications of the applicant.

(2) A detailed summary of the technical work performed by the applicant, including a confirmation by the professional surveyor who supervised the work. If the summary of the technical work cannot be confirmed because of conditions beyond the control of the applicant, including death, incompetence, or nonregistration by the supervising professional surveyor, the board may allow the confirmation requirement to be fulfilled through other evidence.

(3) The names of five (5) persons to be used as references, at least three (3) of whom must be registered professional surveyors who have a personal knowledge of the experience of the applicant.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.6; P.L.57-2013, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-20
Renewal license; denial
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Subject to IC 25-1-4, the commission may deny renewal of the license of a licensee that does not fulfill the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-17.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-17.2
For cause authentication
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.2. (a) A wholesale drug distributor that purchases legend drugs from another wholesale drug distributor and has reason to believe that a legend drug purchased from the other wholesale drug distributor is counterfeit, suspected counterfeit, misbranded, or adulterated shall conduct a for cause authentication of each distribution of the legend drug back to the manufacturer.

(b) A wholesale drug distributor that has engaged in the distribution of a legend drug for which a purchasing wholesale drug distributor conducts a for cause authentication under subsection (a) shall provide, upon request, detailed information regarding the distribution of the legend drug, including the:

(1) date of purchase of the legend drug;

(2) lot number of the legend drug;

(3) sales invoice number of the legend drug; and

(4) contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the wholesale drug distributor that sold the legend drug.

(c) If a wholesale drug distributor conducts a for cause authentication under subsection (a) and is unable to authenticate each distribution of the legend drug, the wholesale drug distributor shall quarantine the legend drug and report the circumstances to the board and the federal Food and Drug Administration, if applicable, not more than ten (10) business days after completing the attempted authentication.

(d) If a wholesale drug distributor authenticates the distribution of a legend drug back to the manufacturer under subsection (a), the wholesale drug distributor shall maintain records of the authentication for three (3) years and shall produce the records for the board and the federal Food and Drug Administration upon request.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.98-2006, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 25-8-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8-3-20
Repository of receipts
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The treasurer of state shall deposit the money received under section 19 of this chapter in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 25-26-22-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 22 / Section 25-26-22-6
Written audit reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to an audit conducted by the Medicaid, Medicare, or any other federal program.

(b) Following an audit, the auditor shall provide to the pharmacy written audit reports as follows:

(1) The auditor shall deliver a preliminary audit report to the pharmacy not later than ninety (90) days after the audit is concluded.

(2) The auditor shall provide with the preliminary audit report a written appeal procedure for the pharmacy to follow if the pharmacy desires to appeal a finding contained in the preliminary audit report. The written appeal procedure must provide for a period of at least thirty (30) days after the pharmacy receives the preliminary audit report during which the pharmacy may file an appeal of findings contained in the preliminary audit report.

(3) The auditor shall deliver a final audit report to the pharmacy not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after:

(A) the preliminary audit report is received by the pharmacy; or

(B) if an appeal is filed, a final appeal determination is made;

whichever is later.

(4) Each audit report must be signed by the auditor and a pharmacist participating in the audit.

(5) The auditor shall provide a copy of the final audit report to the third party payer.

(c) If requested by the pharmacy, the auditor shall provide the audit report under this section to the pharmacy by a means that allows signature confirmation, including an electronic signature (as defined by IC 25-26-13-2). If the audit report is sent by electronic mail, any other verification system may be used, provided that the receipt is acknowledged by the pharmacy.

As added by P.L.7-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.159-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-29 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-29
Unlawful acts; violations; application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) It is unlawful:

(1) For any person to display or permit to be displayed, a pharmacy permit in any facility or place of business other than that for which it was issued.

(2) For any person to accept a prescription for filling or compounding at any place or facility for which there is not a valid pharmacy permit.

(3) For any person to operate a pharmacy or to take, assume, exhibit, display, or advertise by any medium, the title "drugs", "prescriptions", "medicine", "drug store", "pharmacy", or "apothecary shop", or any combination of such titles or any other title, symbol, term, or description of like import intended to cause the public to believe that it is a pharmacy unless the person holds a valid pharmacy permit.

(4) For any person to engage or offer to engage in the practice of pharmacy or to hold himself or herself out as a pharmacist without a valid pharmacist's license that is classified as active by the board.

(b) A person who violates a provision of subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to, nor in any manner interfere with the business of a general merchant in selling and distributing nonnarcotic, nonprescription medicines or drugs which are prepackaged, fully prepared by the manufacturer for use by the consumer, and labeled in accordance with the requirements of the state and federal food and drug acts.

(d) This chapter does not apply to, or in any manner interfere with, the business of a manufacturer in selling and delivering a dialysate drug or a device that is necessary for home peritoneal renal dialysis for a patient who has end stage renal disease if all of the following apply:

(1) The dialysate drug or device is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration under federal law.

(2) The dialysate drug or device is held by the manufacturer, a third party logistics provider, or a wholesale drug distributor in accordance with the requirements of IC 25-26-14.

(3) The dialysate drug or device is delivered in the manufacturer's original, sealed packaging.

(4) The dialysate drug or device is delivered only upon:

(A) receipt of a physician's prescription by a pharmacy that holds a pharmacy permit under this chapter; and

(B) the transmittal of an order from the pharmacy described in clause (A) to the manufacturer, third party logistics provider, or wholesale drug distributor.

(5) The manufacturer, third party logistics provider, or wholesale drug distributor delivers the dialysate drug or device directly to:

(A) the patient or the patient's designee for self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or

(B) a health care provider for administration of the dialysis therapy to the patient.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.285; P.L.209-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-10.5
"Patient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. "Patient" means an animal that is examined or treated by a veterinarian.

As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-13-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-13-1-12
Exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or implied as operating to prevent:

(1) a dentist who is duly licensed in Indiana;

(2) a bona fide dental student while engaged in dental school extramural educational programs with a licensed dentist who is an affiliate faculty member of the dental school;

(3) a duly licensed practitioner of medicine;

(4) a legal practitioner of dentistry or of dental hygiene in any other state, while making a clinical demonstration before a dental society in Indiana; or

(5) any commissioned dental officer in the regular United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs, while engaged in the discharge of official duties in Indiana;

from performing such services for health preservation, restoration, or diagnosis as are customarily within the field of their respective professional practices.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.12; Acts 1963, c.112, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.47; P.L.169-1985, SEC.43; P.L.1-1990, SEC.251.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-23.4-4-6
Post birth information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. After a client has given birth, the certified direct entry midwife shall:

(1) provide the client with a statement indicating that the newborn infant should be examined by a pediatrician or family practice physician for checkups beginning within two (2) weeks after birth; and

(2) identify with the client a pediatrician or family practice physician for the care of the infant.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-20.7-2-12
Application of certain rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. This article is not intended to relieve a registered interior designer from complying with any rule adopted under IC 22-13-2-13.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-0.5-8-8
State board of funeral and cemetery service
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An occupation for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered by the state board of funeral and cemetery service (IC 25-15-9) is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-7.3
"Client"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.3. "Client" means the owner, the owner's agent, or other person who is responsible for an animal that is examined or treated by a veterinarian.

As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-21.8-2-3
Terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Each member of the board appointed before July 1, 2019, shall serve a term of three (3) years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) Each member of the board appointed after June 30, 2019, shall be appointed under IC 25-1-6.5.

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-21.5
Education compliance officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.5. The board may hire an education compliance officer who reports directly to the director of the board to oversee and perform the educational duties required under this chapter.

As added by P.L.74-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-22.5-16-3
Eligibility to receive expedited license; member state licensure requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A physician must meet the eligibility requirements as defined in section 2(12) of this chapter to receive an expedited license under the terms and provisions of the compact.

(b) A physician who does not meet the requirements of section 2(12) of this chapter may obtain a license to practice medicine in a member state if the individual complies with all laws and requirements, other than the compact, relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine in that state.

As added by P.L.60-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-23.7-6-4
Continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each licensed installer must complete the continuing education required by the board before the end of each license renewal period.

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-1-16-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-1-16-15
Review of new license proposals
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The agency shall review and evaluate a proposal to license a new occupation upon the request of any of the following:

(1) A member of the general assembly.

(2) A legislative staff member on behalf of a member of the general assembly.

(3) A member of the legislative services agency on behalf of a member of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.112-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.49-2017, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-21.8-1-1.5
"Approved massage therapy school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. "Approved massage therapy school" means a facility that meets minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined by the board.

As added by P.L.267-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-26-16-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-26-16-3.5
Physician protocol application
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section does not apply to a protocol adopted in a hospital.

(b) Upon authorization of a physician or physician group practice that has adopted a protocol under this chapter, the following apply:

(1) The physician shall signify in writing or by means of electronic transmission whether the protocol applies in the care and treatment of the patient or a group of patients, at the discretion of the physician or physician group practice.

(2) A pharmacist may adjust the drug therapy regimen of the patient or group of patients under the authorization of the physician, including issuing new prescriptions in writing, by electronic transmission, or by other means allowed by law.

(3) The pharmacist shall review the appropriate medical records of the patient to determine whether the physician has authorized the use of a specific protocol before adjusting the patient's drug therapy regimen.

(c) The physician or physician group practice that has adopted a protocol under this chapter:

(1) shall take appropriate actions to assure that the pharmacist has the appropriate training to administer the protocol; and

(2) may at any time modify or cancel a protocol by entering the modification or cancellation in the patient's medical record.

(d) A physician group practice that has adopted a protocol under this chapter shall designate a physician administrator who may adopt a protocol on behalf of the physician group practice for authorization by individual physicians.

As added by P.L.197-2011, SEC.112. Amended by P.L.202-2017, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-29-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-29-5-3
Limited licensure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board may issue a limited license to an applicant who pays a fee established by the board and who presents satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant:

(1) except for the requirements under IC 25-29-3-1(3) and IC 25-29-3-1(4), meets the requirements under IC 25-29-3-1;

(2) meets the requirements established by the board; and

(3) is enrolled in a graduate training program in an institution that is approved by the board.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.63. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.6-4-1
Course work; experience; passing score on examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To qualify for licensure, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, culminating in a baccalaureate or advanced degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering from an accredited college or university. At the discretion of the board, courses dealing with applied geological science that are given under the auspices of an academic department other than geology may be considered toward the fulfillment of this requirement.

(2) Experience in professional geological work consisting of one (1) of the following:

(A) Five (5) years of teaching geology as a faculty member at the college or university level.

(B) Five (5) years of geological research by an applicant at the college or university level.

(C) Five (5) years of geological work performed under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, a licensed professional geologist.

(D) Seven (7) years of geological work that is acceptable to the board.

(3) A passing score on an examination required by the board that has been designed to demonstrate that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the responsibilities of the public practice of geology.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-8-15.4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 15.4 / Section 25-8-15.4-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a medical treatment facility that uses ultraviolet radiation in the treatment of disease.

As added by P.L.142-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-9
"Licensed nurse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Licensed nurse" means a:

(1) registered nurse;

(2) licensed practical nurse; or

(3) licensed vocational nurse;

as those terms are defined by each party state's practice laws.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-8-2-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-8-2-2.4
"Beauty culture salon"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.4. "Beauty culture salon" means an establishment licensed under IC 25-8-7 that offers beauty culture to the public.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.170-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-10
Reinstatement of invalid license
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The board may reinstate an invalid license up to three (3) years after the expiration date of the license if the individual holding the invalid license meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.

(b) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a license expired, the individual holding the license may renew the license by satisfying the requirements for renewal established by the board and meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.53; P.L.269-2001, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-3.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.41. Repealed by P.L.149-2023, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-1-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-1-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.79, s.4. Repealed by P.L.177-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-19
Student interns; requirements; failure to comply
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A student intern seeking licensure as a health facility administrator shall do the following:

(1) File a student intern application with the board and be approved before starting the internship program.

(2) Be enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution accredited program.

(3) Observe and become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the university accredited program and student intern.

(4) Complete the program before graduation.

(5) Seek and accept instruction and assistance from the university accredited program and faculty, including other preceptors or approved training centers.

(6) Notify the board on a form prescribed by the board of any change of status or discontinuance of the student internship program.

(7) Upon completion of the student internship program, provide to the board an affidavit stating that the student intern has fulfilled the requirements of the program.

(b) A student intern in the student internship program:

(1) may serve the internship in multiple health facilities;

(2) is not required to spend a minimum or maximum amount of time in one (1) health facility; and

(3) may not hold a position in the health facility during the hours of the student internship program.

(c) The board reserves the right to take appropriate action for failure of a student intern to comply with this section.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.15; Acts 1935, c.252, s.2. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-2
"Adverse action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws that is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against a nurse, including any of the following actions against the nurse's license or multistate licensure privilege:

(1) Revocation.

(2) Suspension.

(3) Probation.

(4) Monitoring of the nurse.

(5) Limitation on the nurse's practice.

(6) Another encumbrance on licensure affecting the nurse's authorization to practice, including a cease and desist order.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.4-3-7
Penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who has a license under IC 25-23-1-13.1 to practice midwifery as a certified nurse midwife.

(b) After July 1, 2018, an individual who knowingly or intentionally practices midwifery without a certificate required under this article commits a Level 6 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.29; P.L.185-2015, SEC.22; P.L.78-2017, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-2
Board created; members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, there is created the Indiana state board of health facility administrators composed of five (5) members as follows:

(1) Two (2) administrators of licensed proprietary health facilities.

(2) Two (2) administrators of licensed nonproprietary health facilities.

(3) One (1) member representing the public at large, who:

(A) is a resident of Indiana; and

(B) has never been associated with health facility services or administration in any way other than as a resident or a family member of a resident of a health facility.

(b) Members are appointed under IC 25-1-6.5.

(c) A member of the board may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.

Formerly: Acts 1969, c.84, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.136; P.L.149-1987, SEC.39; P.L.2-1992, SEC.775; P.L.43-1998, SEC.1; P.L.145-2006, SEC.161; P.L.105-2008, SEC.33; P.L.249-2019, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-22.5-13-5
Rules to address emergency matters of health and safety
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. For purposes of Executive Order 13-03, the predominate purpose and effect of rules adopted under this chapter is to address emergency matters of health and safety.

As added by P.L.185-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-36.5-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-36.5-1-8
Inspection of premises, records, and papers
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The department may inspect the premises used by any timber buyer in the conduct of the timber buyer's business at any reasonable time and the books, accounts, records and papers of every such timber buyer shall at all times during business hours be subject to inspection by the department.

(b) A timber buyer shall keep complete and accurate records and accounts for each transaction. The timber buyer shall retain records and accounts for not less than five (5) years after a transaction.

(c) The information obtained under this section is exempt under IC 5-14-3-4(a)(1). Unless otherwise required by judicial order, the information obtained under this section may be disclosed only as follows:

(1) All of the information may be disclosed to the director or the director's designee.

(2) If a timber buyer had transactions with a particular timber grower, information about those transactions may be disclosed to that timber grower.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.190, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.53; P.L.191-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-26-16-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-26-16-4.5
Protocol for pharmacists
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section does not apply to a pharmacist who is practicing in a hospital.

(b) As used in this section, "direct supervision" means that a supervising:

(1) physician;

(2) advanced practice registered nurse who meets the requirements of IC 25-23-1-19.5; or

(3) physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 who is delegated prescriptive authority under IC 25-27.5-5-6;

is readily available to consult with the pharmacist while the protocol services are being provided.

(c) This section applies to a pharmacist who:

(1) is employed by, or has entered into a contract with, a physician, a group of physicians, or an outpatient clinic; and

(2) is under the direct supervision of a person described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3).

(d) The protocols developed under this chapter:

(1) must be agreed upon by:

(A) the physician or the physician administrator described in section 3.5(d) of this chapter; and

(B) the pharmacist; and

(2) may apply to a single patient or group of patients, as specified by the physician.

As added by P.L.197-2011, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.89-2015, SEC.2; P.L.202-2017, SEC.16; P.L.129-2018, SEC.39; P.L.207-2021, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-21.5-5-4
Convictions; eligibility for registration or certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person is not eligible for registration as a professional surveyor or certification as a surveyor intern if the person has been convicted of any of the following:

(1) An act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-11.

(2) A felony that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.214-1993, SEC.58; P.L.57-2013, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 25-1-1.1-4
National criminal history background check for certain licenses and certificates; release of background results; random audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to an individual who is applying for, or will be applying for an initial:

(1) license;

(2) certificate;

(3) registration; or

(4) permit;

under one (1) of the occupations or professions described in IC 25-0.5-1.

(b) As used in this chapter, "national criminal history background check" means the criminal history record system maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation based on fingerprint identification or any other method of positive identification.

(c) An individual applying for an initial:

(1) license;

(2) certificate;

(3) registration; or

(4) permit;

specified in subsection (a) shall submit to a state and national criminal history background check at the cost of the individual.

(d) The state police department shall release the results of a national criminal history background check conducted under this section:

(1) to the Indiana professional licensing agency; or

(2) for a license, certificate, registration, or permit issued under IC 25-38.1, to the following:

(A) The chief administrative officer of the board of veterinary medicine.

(B) An employee of the board of animal health authorized to perform activities to carry out the purpose of the board of veterinary medicine under IC 15-17.5-3-2.

(e) A board, a commission, or a committee may conduct a random audit and require an individual seeking a renewal of a license, certificate, registration, or permit specified in subsection (a) to submit to a national criminal history background check at the cost of the individual.

As added by P.L.155-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.28-2012, SEC.23; P.L.232-2013, SEC.9; P.L.3-2014, SEC.6; P.L.15-2024, SEC.1; P.L.62-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-21.8-6-3
Late renewal reinstatement fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If a renewal application is not submitted within the time under section 1 of this chapter, the board shall charge the applicant a reinstatement fee in an amount established under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-16.5
Optometrists who may have prescriptions filled
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. Pharmacists licensed by Indiana may fill prescriptions of optometrists who are:

(1) licensed by Indiana; and

(2) certified under IC 25-24-3;

for a drug that is included in the formulary adopted under IC 25-24-3-10.

As added by P.L.147-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 25-8-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-8-13-8
Electrologist license fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall charge a fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2 for providing an examination to an applicant for an electrologist license.

(b) The board shall charge a fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2 for issuing or renewing an electrologist license. IC 25-1-2-6(e) applies to the issuance and renewal of an electrologist license.

(c) The board shall charge a fee established under IC 25-1-8-6 for reinstating an electrologist license.

(d) The board shall charge a fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2 for issuing a license to a person who holds an electrologist license from another jurisdiction that meets the requirements under IC 25-8-4-2.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.214-1993, SEC.38; P.L.236-1995, SEC.24; P.L.197-1995, SEC.7; P.L.194-2005, SEC.46; P.L.157-2006, SEC.51; P.L.177-2015, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-8.6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-8.6
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.64-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.109. Expired 6-30-2021 by P.L.156-2020, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 25-8-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-8-10-3
Contents of application
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. The application described in section 2 of this chapter must state that the applicant:

(1) holds a cosmetologist license issued under IC 25-8-9 or an esthetician license issued under IC 25-8-12.5;

(2) has successfully completed the education and experience requirements under the rules adopted by the board in the instruction of electrology in a beauty culture school.

(3) has received a satisfactory grade (as defined by IC 25-8-4-9) on an examination for electrologist license prescribed by the board;

(4) has not committed an act for which the applicant could be disciplined under IC 25-8-14; and

(5) has paid the fee set forth in IC 25-8-13-8 for the issuance of a license under this chapter.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.28; P.L.214-1993, SEC.36; P.L.2-1995, SEC.95; P.L.170-2013, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-10
Summary license suspension pending final adjudication; notice; opportunity to be heard
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The board may summarily suspend a practitioner's license for ninety (90) days before a final adjudication or during the appeals process if the board finds that a practitioner represents a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety if the practitioner is allowed to continue to practice. The summary suspension may be renewed upon a hearing before the board, and each renewal may be for ninety (90) days or less.

(b) Before the board may summarily suspend a license that has been issued under IC 25-22.5, IC 25-38.1, or IC 25-14, the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office shall make a reasonable attempt to notify a practitioner of a hearing by the board to suspend a practitioner's license and of information regarding the allegation against the practitioner. The consumer protection division of the attorney general's office shall also notify the practitioner that the practitioner may provide a written or an oral statement to the board on the practitioner's behalf before the board issues an order for summary suspension. A reasonable attempt to reach the practitioner is made if the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office attempts to reach the practitioner by telephone or facsimile at the last telephone number of the practitioner on file with the board.

(c) After a reasonable attempt is made to notify a practitioner under subsection (b):

(1) a court may not stay or vacate a summary suspension of a practitioner's license for the sole reason that the practitioner was not notified; and

(2) the practitioner may not petition the board for a delay of the summary suspension proceedings.

As added by P.L.152-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-1995, SEC.2; P.L.71-2000, SEC.18; P.L.2-2008, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-21.5-9-7
Land surveyor entry on land, water, or property
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "public utility" means a corporation, company, partnership, limited liability company, political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13), individual, association of individuals, or their lessees, trustees, or receivers appointed by a court that own, operate, manage, or control any plant or equipment within Indiana for the:

(1) conveyance of telephone messages;

(2) production, transmission, delivery, or furnishing of heat, light, water, or power; or

(3) collection, treatment, purification, and disposal in a sanitary manner of liquid and solid waste, sewage, night soil, and industrial waste.

(b) Subject to section 8 of this chapter and except as provided in subsection (c), a land surveyor and any personnel under the supervision of a land surveyor may enter upon, over, or under any land, water, or property within Indiana for the limited purpose of the practice of land surveying. The land surveyor and any personnel under the supervision of the land surveyor may not interfere with any construction, operation, or maintenance activity being conducted upon the land, water, or property by the owner or occupant.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a land surveyor and any personnel under the supervision of a land surveyor may not enter:

(1) property owned or controlled by:

(A) the Indiana department of homeland security; or

(B) a public utility; or

(2) a building, dwelling, or structure on the land or property.

As added by P.L.83-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-27 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-27
State psychology board
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The state psychology board (IC 25-33) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-43-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-43-7-5
Recovery of costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A member state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-37-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37-1-5
Surety bond; agent for service of process; action upon bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 5.5 of this chapter, at the time of filing the application, the applicant shall also file and deposit with the county auditor a bond with sureties to be approved by the county auditor in the penal sum of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) or three (3) times the value of the goods, wares, and merchandise to be offered for sale or sold as shown by the inventory filed, whichever sum is greater, running to the state. The bond shall be forfeited and used for the benefit of:

(1) any purchaser of goods, wares, or merchandise sold by the applicant, if the purchaser is awarded a judgment as a result of a cause of action against the applicant that was commenced within one (1) year of and that arose out of the sale;

(2) the operating budget of the county's prosecuting attorney, if the applicant is found by a court to have violated section 9 of this chapter, although the amount forfeited under this subdivision may not exceed one-third (1/3) of the bond;

(3) the state, any of its departments or subdivisions, or any unit of local government, if the applicant fails to pay all taxes due from the applicant to that governmental entity; or

(4) a court in payment or partial payment of any fines that may be assessed by the court against the applicant, its agents, or employees for violation of this chapter.

However, the aggregate liability of the surety for all taxes, fines, disbursements, and causes of action may not exceed the amount of such bond. There shall be no limitation of liability against the transient merchant or the applicant for the license.

(b) In such bond, the applicant and surety shall appoint the auditor of the county in which the bond is filed, the agent of the applicant, and the surety for the service of process. In the event of such service of process, the agent on whom such service is made shall, within five (5) days after the service, mail by ordinary mail a true copy of the process served upon him to each party for whom he has been served, addressed to the last known address of such party. Failure to mail the copy shall not, however, affect the court's jurisdiction.

(c) The state or any department or subdivision, municipal or otherwise, thereof or any person having a cause of action arising from or out of any sale or sales of goods, wares, or merchandise or against the applicant may join the applicant and the surety on such bond in the same action or may sue either such applicant or the surety alone.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.132; P.L.158-1986, SEC.2; P.L.221-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-11-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-0.5-11-18
Indiana athletic trainers board
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The Indiana athletic trainers board (IC 25-5.1-2-1) is a board under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-21.5-9-9
Real property descriptions in original or retracement surveys; required caption
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to descriptions of lots in new subdivisions.

(b) Any new or modified real property description prepared by a professional surveyor as a product of an original survey or a retracement survey must include a caption that identifies:

(1) the name and professional surveyor registration number of the professional surveyor who prepared the description; and

(2) the plat of survey produced as a part of the original survey or retracement survey, including the following information:

(A) The date of the surveyor's certification.

(B) The date of the last revision, if any, to the survey.

(C) Any associated project or job number.

(D) The name of the survey company, if any.

As added by P.L.159-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-26-17-7
Waiver of registration requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board may waive the registration requirements of this chapter for a nonresident pharmacy that only dispenses drugs to Indiana in limited transactions.

As added by P.L.183-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-2.1-12-11
Individual practitioner use of misleading firm name; firm names of successor partners
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An individual licensee may not engage in the practice of accountancy in a firm holding a permit under this article using a professional or firm name or designation that is misleading about:

(1) the legal form of the firm;

(2) the individuals who are partners, members, officers, or shareholders of the firm; or

(3) any other matter.

However, the names of former partners or shareholders may be included in the name of a firm or a firm's successor.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.128-2001, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-0.5-8-19
Indiana real estate commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. An occupation for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered by the Indiana real estate commission (IC 25-34.1-2) is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-24-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-24-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.13. Repealed by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-16-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-22.5-16-11
Commission established; voting representatives; meetings; voting; public notice; executive committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The member states hereby create the interstate medical licensure compact commission.

(b) The purpose of the interstate commission is the administration of the interstate medical licensure compact, which is a discretionary state function.

(c) The interstate commission shall be a body corporate and joint agency of the member states and shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth in the compact, and any additional powers as may be conferred upon it by a subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states in accordance with the terms of the compact.

(d) The interstate commission shall consist of two (2) voting representatives appointed by each member state who shall serve as commissioners. In states where allopathic and osteopathic physicians are regulated by separate member boards, or if the licensing and disciplinary authority is split between multiple member boards within a member state, the member state shall appoint one (1) representative from each member board. A commissioner shall be one (1) of the following:

(1) An allopathic or osteopathic physician appointed to a member board.

(2) An executive director, executive secretary, or similar executive of a member board.

(3) A member of the public appointed to a member board.

(e) The interstate commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. A portion of this meeting shall be a business meeting to address any matters that may properly come before the commission, including the election of officers. The chairperson may call additional meetings and shall call for a meeting upon the request of a majority of the member states.

(f) The bylaws may provide for meetings of the interstate commission to be conducted by telecommunication or electronic communication.

(g) Each commissioner participating at a meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one (1) vote. A majority of commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the interstate commission. A commissioner shall not delegate a vote to another commissioner. In the absence of its commissioner, a member state may delegate voting authority for a specified meeting to another person from that state who shall meet the requirements of subsection (d).

(h) The interstate commission shall provide public notice of all meetings and all meetings shall be open to the public. The interstate commission may close a meeting, in full or in portion, where it determines by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the commissioners present that an open meeting would be likely to result in any of the following:

(1) Relate solely to the internal personnel practices and procedures of the interstate commission.

(2) Discuss matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal statute.

(3) Discuss trade secrets, commercial, or financial information that is privileged or confidential.

(4) Involve accusing a person of a crime, or formally censuring a person.

(5) Discuss information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

(6) Discuss investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes.

(7) Specifically relate to the participation in a civil action or other legal proceeding.

(i) The interstate commission shall keep minutes that shall fully describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, including a record of any roll call votes.

(j) The interstate commission shall make its information and official records, to the extent not otherwise designated in the compact or by its rules, available to the public for inspection.

(k) The interstate commission shall establish an executive committee, which shall include officers, members, and others as determined by the bylaws. The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission, with the exception of rulemaking, during periods when the interstate commission is not in session. When acting on behalf of the interstate commission, the executive committee shall oversee the administration of the compact, including enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the compact, its bylaws and rules, and any other duties as necessary.

(l) The interstate commission may establish other committees for governance and administration of the compact.

As added by P.L.60-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-20.2-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.2 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-20.2-4-4
Expenses paid
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. All expenses incurred in the administration of this article shall be paid from the state general fund.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.7-3-8
Board duties and powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board shall:

(1) enforce and administer this article;

(2) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the administration and enforcement of this article, including competency standards and a code of ethics for licensed installers;

(3) prescribe the requirements for and the form of licenses issued or renewed under this article;

(4) issue, deny, suspend, and revoke licenses in accordance with this article;

(5) in accordance with IC 25-1-7, investigate and prosecute complaints involving licensees or individuals the board has reason to believe should be licensees, including complaints concerning the failure to comply with this article or rules adopted under this article;

(6) bring actions in the name of the state of Indiana in an appropriate circuit court, superior court, or probate court to enforce compliance with this article or rules adopted under this article;

(7) establish fees in accordance with IC 25-1-8;

(8) inspect the records of a licensee in accordance with rules adopted by the board;

(9) conduct or designate a board member or other representative to conduct public hearings on any matter for which a hearing is required under this article and to exercise all powers granted under IC 4-21.5;

(10) maintain the board's office, files, records, and property in the city of Indianapolis; and

(11) ensure any certification or recertification required by 42 U.S.C. 5403, as amended, or any other provision of the federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), is submitted to or has been included in a plan submitted to the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.108; P.L.157-2026, SEC.222.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-8.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 25-23.6-8.5-2
Requirements for institution attended by applicant
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An applicant for a mental health counselor license under section 1 of this chapter or a mental health counselor associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master's or doctor's degree in an area related to mental health counseling from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:

(1) If the institution was located in the United States or a territory of the United States, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

(2) If the institution was located in Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was a member in good standing with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

(3) If the institution was located in a foreign country other than Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution:

(A) was recognized by the government of the country where the school was located as a program to train in the practice of mental health counseling or psychotherapy counseling; and

(B) maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.341; P.L.84-2010, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-8
"Embalmer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Embalmer" means a person who is licensed as an embalmer under this article.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-1-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-1-12-3
"Armed forces of the United States"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the active or reserve components of the:

(1) United States Army;

(2) United States Navy;

(3) United States Air Force;

(4) United States Coast Guard;

(5) United States Marine Corps;

(6) United States Space Force; or

(7) Merchant Marine.

As added by P.L.88-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.64; P.L.238-2025, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 25-29-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-29-1-12
"Podiatric medicine"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) "Podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis or medical, surgical (as described in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(a)(1)(C)), and mechanical treatment of the human foot and related structures.

(b) Podiatric medicine includes the administration of local anesthetics.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-30 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-30
Indiana athletic trainers board
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The Indiana athletic trainers board (IC 25-5.1-2-1) is a board under IC 25-1-8.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the entities described in this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-14
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The Indiana optometry board (IC 25-24) is a board under IC 25-1-8.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-9
Reflected ceiling plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Reflected ceiling plan" means a ceiling design that illustrates a ceiling as if the ceiling were projected downward and may include lighting elements.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-6
Organization and government of board; compensation; expenses; employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall elect from its membership annually a chairperson and vice chairperson and shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings.

(b) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.

(c) The Indiana professional licensing agency shall supply necessary personnel to assist the board in the performance of its duties.

(d) A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. A majority vote of the quorum is required for action of the board.

Formerly: Acts 1969, c.84, s.6. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.139; P.L.169-1985, SEC.61; P.L.149-1987, SEC.42; P.L.28-1999, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.439; P.L.105-2008, SEC.34; P.L.249-2019, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-27.5-6-7
Legal responsibility for physician assistants
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a physician assistant is employed by a physician, a group of physicians, or another legal entity, the physician assistant must be in collaboration with and be the legal responsibility of the collaborating physician. The legal responsibility for the physician assistant's patient care activities are that of the collaborating physician, including when the physician assistant provides care and treatment for patients in health care facilities. If a physician assistant is employed by a health care facility or other entity, the legal responsibility for the physician assistant's actions is that of the collaborating physician. A physician assistant employed by a health care facility or entity must be in collaboration with a licensed physician.

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-2.1-9-1
Investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board may, upon receipt of a complaint or other information suggesting a violation of this article or IC 25-1-11, conduct an investigation to determine whether a violation has occurred.

(b) The board shall investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy of another state against the holder of a CPA certificate issued under this article who offers or renders services in that state.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.179-1997, SEC.3; P.L.128-2001, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-11
"Multistate license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Multistate license" means a license to practice as a licensed nurse that:

(1) is issued by a home state licensing board; and

(2) authorizes the nurse to practice in all party states under a multistate licensure privilege.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-42.5-12-4
Termination of membership in the compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-7
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by the Indiana optometry board (IC 25-24) is a provider under IC 25-1-5-10.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.10; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.9. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.43; Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2545. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-10
"Exempted person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "exempted person" means a person that does not perform any funeral services other than one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Sells, as a seller licensed under IC 30-2-13 or an agent or a representative of a seller:

(A) funeral merchandise described in IC 30-2-13-8 at need; or

(B) funeral merchandise defined in IC 30-2-13-8 under a certificate of authority authorized by IC 30-2-13-33 and not funeral services defined in section 17(1), 17(2), or 17(3) of this chapter unless they are funeral services (as defined in IC 30-2-13-8) and ratified as required by IC 30-2-13-20.

(2) Cremates human remains, but does not conduct a funeral service in conjunction with the cremation.

(3) Cremates human remains or holds human remains less than forty-eight (48) hours for the purpose of cremating the human remains without a funeral service or memorial service in conjunction with the final disposition of the cremated remains.

(4) Performs services for a morgue in a hospital or other facility licensed under IC 16-21 that are directly related to the purposes of the hospital or other facility.

(5) Performs services for a school of mortuary science that are directly related to an educational purpose.

(6) Arranges, supervises, or conducts a religious or memorial service for a deceased individual if:

(A) the human remains of the deceased individual are not present at the service; and

(B) final disposition of the deceased individual's human remains has been or will be completed under the authority of a funeral director having obtained a burial permit issued by the state of Indiana.

(7) Conducts a religious or memorial service with the human remains of the deceased individual present if the funeral is arranged and directly supervised by a funeral director.

(8) If the person is a cemetery, sells or offers advice concerning methods or alternatives available for final disposition of human remains.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.137; P.L.237-1995, SEC.3; P.L.2-1996, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-0.5-7-14
Home inspectors licensing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The Indiana professional licensing agency shall perform administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities for the home inspectors licensing board (IC 25-20.2-3-1) under IC 25-1-5-3.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.29-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-1-8.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.1-1-8.7
"Peer review"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.7. (a) "Peer review" means a study, an appraisal, or a review of at least one (1) aspect of the professional work of:

(1) an individual who; or

(2) a firm in the practice of accountancy that;

attests or issues compilation reports, by at least one (1) individual who holds a certificate from any state and possesses qualifications that meet the applicable substantial equivalency standards and who is independent of the individual or firm being reviewed.

(b) After June 30, 2012, any reference in any law, rule, or other document to "quality review" as that term was applied under this article before July 1, 2012, shall be treated as a reference to peer review.

As added by P.L.197-2011, SEC.75. Amended by P.L.83-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-34.5-2-2
Membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the committee consists of five (5) members to be appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) Four (4) practitioners.

(2) One (1) member who:

(A) is a resident of Indiana; and

(B) is not associated with the practice of respiratory care in any way, other than as a consumer.

(b) Each practitioner appointed to the committee must:

(1) be a practitioner meeting the requirements of this article;

(2) have had not less than three (3) years experience in the actual practice of respiratory care immediately preceding appointment; and

(3) be a resident of Indiana and actively engaged in Indiana in the practice of respiratory care while serving as a member of the committee.

As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.63; P.L.249-2019, SEC.132; P.L.29-2026, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-10
Patient referral
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If an audiologist performs an evaluation and the evaluation suggests the possibility of a condition that requires medical attention, the audiologist shall promptly refer the patient to an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(b) An audiologist shall administer tests of vestibular function only to patients who have been referred by an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-20
Midwifery committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. An individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by the midwifery committee (IC 25-23.4-2-1) is a provider under IC 25-1-5-10.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-12
Issuance of certificate; applicable sections
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board shall issue certificates of registration only as provided in sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.12. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-14
"Nurse license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Nurse license" refers to any of the following issued by a state's regulatory body responsible for issuing nurse licenses:

(1) A registered nurse license.

(2) A licensed practical nurse license.

(3) A licensed vocational nurse license.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-23.4-7-1
Clinical privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article may not be construed to require a hospital to extend clinical privileges to a certified direct entry midwife.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-8-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-0.5-8-21
Department of natural resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A well water driller licensed by the department of natural resources under IC 25-39-3 is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-6.1-8-13
Attorney general; assistance to commission; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The office of the attorney general shall provide the staff assistance necessary to:

(1) enable the auctioneer commission to perform its duties under this chapter; and

(2) enforce this chapter.

(b) Expenses incurred by the office of the attorney general under this section shall be paid from the auctioneer recovery fund.

As added by P.L.256-1987, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.4-2-7
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The committee may propose rules to the board for adoption. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this article.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-0.5-11-3
State board of dentistry
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state board of dentistry (IC 25-14-1) is a board under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-21
Rules; management and disposition of health records
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish requirements for the management and disposition of health records (as defined in IC 16-18-2-168) on the discontinuation of practice by:

(1) sale;

(2) transfer;

(3) closure;

(4) disciplinary action;

(5) retirement; or

(6) death;

of the practitioner.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-1-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-1-8-4
Quadrennial license renewal system
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding any law establishing a biennial license renewal system, a board operating on such a system may by rule establish a quadrennial license renewal system.

(b) If a board establishes a quadrennial license renewal system, it may provide for a reduction in the fees for the four (4) year license.

As added by P.L.234-1983, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-1-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.1-1-3.3
"AICPA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. "AICPA" refers to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

As added by P.L.128-2001, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-1
Necessity for license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as permitted under this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in Indiana who is not licensed under this chapter.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit:

(1) a hospital;

(2) a public health clinic;

(3) a federally qualified health center;

(4) a rural health center;

(5) a charitable health clinic;

(6) a governmental entity;

(7) a contractor or subcontractor of a governmental entity; or

(8) another entity specified by a rule of the board;

from providing dental health services if the dental health services are provided by dentists (licensed under this chapter) or dental hygienists (licensed under IC 25-13).

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.1. As amended by P.L.102-2000, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-21.5-11-4
Investigative fund; administration by attorney general and licensing agency; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The professional surveyor and surveyor intern investigative fund is established to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this article. The fund shall be administered by the attorney general and the licensing agency.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. The fund consists of money from a fee imposed upon professional surveyors and surveyor interns under IC 25-21.5-3-4(b).

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. If the total amount in the fund exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at the end of a state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) reverts to the state general fund.

(e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated for use by the attorney general and the licensing agency to administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to conduct investigations and take enforcement action against persons violating the provision of this article.

As added by P.L.194-2005, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.177-2006, SEC.6; P.L.57-2013, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-29
Indiana board of physical therapy
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the Indiana board of physical therapy.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.1; P.L.156-2020, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.5-2-1
Establishment of committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The occupational therapy committee is established.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-1.5
"INSPECT program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.

As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 25-26-13.5-14
Security; review; storage area
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A remote dispensing facility shall have adequate security. The security must do the following:

(1) Record the entrance and exit of individuals to the facility.

(2) Use alarms or other comparable monitoring systems that protect the equipment, records, drug supply, devices, and other items from unauthorized access, acquisition, or use.

(3) Use at least two (2) factoring credentials for employee entry to the remote dispensing facility, using two (2) of the following:

(A) A knowledge factor, including a password.

(B) Biometrics.

(C) An inanimate object.

(b) A pharmacist shall periodically review the record of entries into the remote dispensing facility.

(c) The prescription storage area may remain open while a pharmacist or pharmacy technician is on duty.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-34.5-2-6
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The committee shall:

(1) pass upon the qualifications of persons who apply for licensure as respiratory care practitioners;

(2) provide all examinations;

(3) license qualified applicants; and

(4) propose rules concerning the competent practice of respiratory care to the board.

As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-10
State board of registration for professional engineers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The state board of registration for professional engineers (IC 25-31-1-3) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-38.1-3-8
Registration without examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board may issue a registration without an examination to a qualified applicant who:

(1) satisfies the requirements set forth in IC 25-1-21; and

(2) otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-15.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.33; P.L.9-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-8-12.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 25-8-12.5-3
Verified application; filing; form
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person must file a verified application for an esthetician license with the board on a form prescribed by the board to obtain the license.

As added by P.L.144-1990, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-43-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-43-9-6
Information required to be expunged
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-30 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-30
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-10.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 10.1 / Section 25-23.6-10.1-2
Practice by individuals who are not licensed
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is any of the following:

(1) A licensed or certified health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license or certificate, including a:

(A) social worker licensed under this article;

(B) clinical social worker licensed under this article;

(C) marriage and family therapist licensed under this article;

(D) mental health counselor licensed under this article;

(E) psychologist licensed under IC 25-33;

(F) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or

(G) nurse licensed under IC 25-23;

and who has training and experience in addiction counseling.

(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensure under this article as follows:

(A) In an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for undergraduate and graduate institutions. Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs or a substantially equivalent accreditation program approved by the board is required for graduate institutions.

(B) Through a National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors approved academic education provider; or

(C) By a graduate accumulating experience required for licensure if:

(i) the services are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and

(ii) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term "intern", "student", or "trainee".

(3) A nonresident of Indiana if the person performs addiction counseling or therapy in Indiana for not more than:

(A) five (5) days in any one (1) month; or

(B) fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year;

and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.

(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.

(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions or providing pastoral counseling or other assistance.

(6) A person who provides school counseling.

(7) A governmental employee who remains in the same job classification or job family of that job classification.

(8) An employee of a court alcohol and drug program, a drug court, or a reentry court certified by the office of judicial administration when performing assigned job duties.

(9) A probation officer when performing assigned job duties.

(b) This section does not prohibit a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.35; P.L.49-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-6.1-9-10
Inactive license
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission may grant an applicant an inactive auctioneer license if the auctioneer submits a written application to the commission requesting that the auctioneer license be classified as inactive.

(b) An auctioneer granted an inactive license under this section may not perform an act that requires an auctioneer license.

(c) If a disciplinary or suspension hearing is pending against an auctioneer, the individual may not be granted an inactive license without the approval of the commission.

(d) An individual granted an inactive license must continue to pay the same fees that a licensee is required to pay.

(e) An inactive licensee is not required to complete the continuing education requirement while the license is inactive.

(f) An individual may reinstate an inactive auctioneer license if the individual:

(1) submits a written application to the commission requesting that the inactive auctioneer license be classified as active; and

(2) fulfills the applicable continuing education requirement for the licensure period during which the license is reinstated.

As added by P.L.238-1995, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-6.1-2-1
Creation and membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana auctioneer commission is created consisting of five (5) members, not more than three (3) of whom may be members of the same political party.

(b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the governor shall appoint each commission member to serve for a term under IC 25-1-6.5. A vacancy arising on the commission shall be filled under IC 25-1-6.5.

(c) Four (4) individuals appointed to membership on the commission must be citizens of Indiana and engaged as auctioneers for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding their appointment. One (1) individual appointed to membership on the commission must be a citizen of Indiana who has not been associated with auctioneering in any way other than as a consumer.

(d) An individual may not act as a member of the commission while holding another elected or appointed office in either the state or federal government.

(e) A board member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.270, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.36; P.L.249-2019, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-12
Notification of retirement from practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) An individual who is licensed under this article shall notify the board in writing when the individual retires from practice.

(b) Upon receipt of the notice, the board shall:

(1) record the fact the individual is retired; and

(2) release the individual from further payment of renewal fees and continuing education requirements.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31.5-1-10
"Soil science"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Soil science" means the observation, identification, description, classification, mapping, evaluation, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of soils.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-5.5
Application; diabetes educators
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual licensed or certified under IC 25-14.3 (diabetes educators).

As added by P.L.58-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-33.5-3-1
Home state
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The home state is a compact state where the psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-24-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-24-1-4
Practice of optometry defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The practice of optometry is hereby defined to be any one of the following acts, or any combination of, or part of the following acts:

(a) The examination or diagnosis of the human eye, to ascertain the presence of abnormal conditions or functions which may be diagnosed, corrected, remedied or relieved, or the application or prescription of lenses, prisms, exercises, or any physical, mechanical, physiological or psychological therapy, or the employment of any means, for the purpose of detecting any diseased or pathological condition of the eye, or the effects of any diseased or pathological condition of the eye, which may have any significance in a complete optometric diagnosis of the eye or its associated structures.

(b) The application, use, or adaption of physical, anatomical, physiological, psychological or any other principles through scientific professional methods and devices, to the examination of the eyes and vision, measuring their function for the purpose of determining the nature and degree of their departure from the normal, if any, and adopting optical, physiological and psychological measures and/or the furnishing or providing any prosthetic or therapeutic devices for the emendation thereof.

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.4; Acts 1913, c.359, s.3; Acts 1919, c.207, s.3; Acts 1935, c.38, s.4.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-22.5-5-6
Eye enucleators; corneal excision technicians; registration; training programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall register as an eye enucleator an individual who qualifies for registration under rules adopted by the board under IC 25-22.5-2-7. An applicant for registration as an eye enucleator must submit evidence that the applicant has successfully completed a training program in the enucleation of eyes approved by the board. To be approved, a training program must:

(1) be taught by one (1) or more surgeons or physicians;

(2) include instruction and practice in:

(A) anatomy and physiology of the eye;

(B) the maintenance of a sterile field during the removal of an eye; and

(C) the use of appropriate instruments and sterile procedures for removing the eye; and

(3) comply with rules adopted by the board under IC 25-22.5-2-7.

Registration of an eye enucleator under this section does not qualify the eye enucleator to remove corneas or corneal tissue.

(b) The board shall register as a corneal excision technician a person who qualifies for registration under rules adopted by the board under IC 25-22.5-2-7. An applicant for registration as a corneal excision technician must submit evidence that the applicant has successfully completed a training program in corneal excision approved by the board. To be approved, a training program must:

(1) be taught by one (1) or more surgeons or physicians;

(2) include instruction and practice in:

(A) the anatomy and physiology of the eye;

(B) maintenance of a sterile field during the removal of a cornea, an eye, or part of an eye; and

(C) the use of appropriate instruments and sterile procedures for removing a cornea, an eye, or part of an eye; and

(3) comply with rules adopted by the board under IC 25-22.5-2-7.

A corneal excision technician registered under this section may remove an eye, part of an eye, a cornea, and corneal tissue.

(c) The board may revoke a registration issued under this section upon a showing of good cause for revocation.

(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 25-22.5-2-7 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-15
Fiduciary duties superseded
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The duties and obligations of a licensee set forth in this chapter supersede any fiduciary duties of a licensee to a party based on common law principles of agency to the extent that those common law fiduciary duties are inconsistent with the duties and obligations set forth in this chapter.

As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-1-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-1-17-8
Provisional license
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, an applicant for a license is entitled to a provisional license in the regulated occupation applied for and at the same practice level as determined by the board, without an examination, if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The person submits a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, the following:

(A) The person is the spouse or dependent of a member of the military service assigned to Indiana.

(B) The person is in good standing in all states in which the person holds a license for the regulated occupation applied for.

(C) The person has not had a license revoked and has not voluntarily surrendered a license in another state or country while under investigation for unprofessional conduct.

(D) The person has not had discipline imposed by the regulating entity for the regulated occupation in another state or country.

(E) The person does not have a complaint or an investigation pending before the regulating entity in another state or country that relates to unprofessional conduct.

(2) The person submits verification that the person is currently licensed in at least one (1) other state in the regulated occupation applied for.

(3) The person does not have a disqualifying criminal history, as determined by the board, if a national criminal history background check (as defined in IC 25-1-1.1-4) is required under IC 25-1-1.1-4 for the regulated occupation for which the applicant seeks a license.

(4) The person has submitted an application for a license with the board and has paid any application fee.

(b) An applicant who has met the requirements in subsection (a) shall be issued a provisional license not more than thirty (30) days after the requirements are met.

(c) A provisional license expires three hundred sixty-five (365) days after it is issued.

(d) In addition to any other penalties for perjury, a person who violates this section commits a Class A infraction.

(e) If the board discovers that any of the information submitted under this section is false, the board may immediately revoke the person's provisional license.

(f) This section does not apply to a license that is established by or recognized through an interstate compact, a reciprocity agreement, or a comity agreement that is established by a board or a law.

(g) This section does not prohibit an individual from proceeding under other licensure, certification, registration, or permit requirements established by a board or a law.

As added by P.L.57-2012, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.89-2020, SEC.1; P.L.116-2021, SEC.1; P.L.87-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.6-2-10
Marriage and family therapist section established
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The marriage and family therapist section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:

(1) Two (2) marriage and family therapist members of the board.

(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.

(3) One (1) physician member of the board.

(b) Three (3) members of the marriage and family therapist section, two (2) of whom must be marriage and family therapists, constitute a quorum.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.39; P.L.147-1997, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-7.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.130-1999, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.127-2012, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 25-43-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-43-10-2
Promulgation of rules; invalidation of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the commission shall be invalid and have no force and effect.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-0.5-5-17
Behavioral health and human services licensing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The Indiana professional licensing agency shall perform administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities for the behavioral health and human services licensing board (IC 25-23.6) under IC 25-1-5-3(a).

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-22.5-10-1
Residency training and board certification required by health provider or insurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If:

(1) a hospital;

(2) a health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority under IC 27-13;

(3) a preferred provider organization licensed under IC 27-8-11;

(4) a health insurance company; or

(5) any other similarly licensed entity;

requires a physician to be residency trained, board certified, or eligible for certification in a medical specialty, it shall include residency training or certification approved by a national association founded in 1897 that accredits residency training programs and certifying boards for osteopathic physicians as criteria that satisfy the requirement.

As added by P.L.182-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-24 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-24
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer the program.

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.5-2-6
Adoption of standards; fees; renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) After considering the committee's proposed rules, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for:

(1) the competent practice of occupational therapy;

(2) the renewal of licenses issued under this article, subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e); and

(3) standards for the administration of this article.

(b) After considering the committee's recommendations for fees, the board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.64; P.L.197-2011, SEC.93; P.L.177-2015, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-0.5-12-9
Indiana plumbing commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The Indiana plumbing commission (IC 25-28.5-1-3) is a board under IC 25-1-11.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-38.1-2-10
Board powers; licenses and permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The board is vested with the sole authority to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke:

(1) licenses and special permits to practice veterinary medicine; and

(2) registrations or special permits to practice as a registered veterinary technician;

in Indiana.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 25-20.2-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.2 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-20.2-9-2
Immunity from liability if not party to contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A licensed home inspector is not liable to a person for damages that arise from an act or omission relating to a home inspection if the person is not a party to the contract under which the home inspection is conducted.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-27.5-3-5
Quorum; duties of committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The committee shall have regular meetings, called upon the request of the president or by a majority of the members appointed to the committee for the transaction of business that comes before the committee under this article. At the first committee meeting of each calendar year, the committee shall elect a president and any other officer considered necessary by the committee by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the committee.

(b) Three (3) members of the committee constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the committee is required for the committee to take action on any business.

(c) The committee shall do the following:

(1) Consider the qualifications of individuals who apply for an initial license under this article.

(2) Approve or reject license applications.

(3) Approve or reject license renewal applications.

(4) Propose rules to the board concerning the competent practice of physician assistants and the administration of this article.

(5) Recommend to the board the amounts of fees required under this article.

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.14; P.L.177-2009, SEC.51; P.L.197-2011, SEC.119; P.L.207-2021, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.5-5-3
Application fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person applying for a license under this article must pay a fee.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.70; P.L.197-2011, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 25-43-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-43-11-4
Enforcement of compact provisions and rules; legal action by commission; relief; remedies not exclusive
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.

(b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-21.8-4-3
Prohibitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual who is not licensed under this article may not:

(1) profess to be a licensed massage therapist;

(2) use:

(A) the title "Certified Massage Therapist", "Massage Therapist", "Licensed Massage Therapist", "Medical Massage Therapist", "Clinical Massage Therapist", "Masseuse", "Masseur", "Bodyworker", "Muscle Mechanic", or a similar term; or

(B) the abbreviation "CMT", "MT", "LMT", "MMT", or other initials, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia to imply that the individual is a licensed massage therapist or practices massage therapy; or

(3) practice or offer to provide massage therapy.

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-7
NCIDQ
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "NCIDQ" refers to the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-13-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-13-2-4
"License period" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-14-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-14-4-6
Chapter violation; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-25-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-25-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.44. Repealed by P.L.102-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-37.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37.5-1-6
Publication of forms and information on web site
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state police department shall publish the following on the state police Internet web site:

(1) The forms described in section 2(a) of this chapter to be used by valuable metal dealers when purchasing valuable metal.

(2) A list that describes valuable metal products that are particularly susceptible to theft.

(3) The:

(A) statutes; and

(B) rules adopted by the superintendent of the state police department under section 3 of this chapter;

concerning the regulation of valuable metal dealers.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.137; P.L.134-2012, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-18
Application for renewal; certification requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. An applicant for renewal must certify on the application that the applicant:

(1) has complied with the continuing education requirements;

(2) is exempt from the continuing education requirement because the individual has been licensed for less than one (1) year; or

(3) has not complied with the continuing education requirements but is seeking a waiver under section 19 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-14.5-4-5
Effectiveness
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. All licenses issued under this article shall be effective when issued by the board.

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.90-2019, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1.3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 25-30-1.3-12
Form of license; pocket card; change of information; assignment of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A license, when issued, must be in a form determined by the board and must include the following:

(1) The full name of the licensee.

(2) The number and expiration date of the license.

(b) Upon the issuance of a security guard agency license, a pocket card shall be issued without charge to the licensee. If a license is revoked, the person whose license is revoked shall surrender the pocket card and, not later than five (5) days after revocation, shall mail or deliver the pocket card to the board for cancellation.

(c) A licensed security guard agency shall, not later than thirty (30) days after a change, notify the board of any changes to the:

(1) licensee's address;

(2) name under which the licensee does business; or

(3) licensee's officers, directors, members, or partners.

(d) A license issued under this chapter is not assignable and is personal to the licensee.

(e) A licensee shall present, upon the request of any client, a pocket card license that indicates the:

(1) license is active; and

(2) licensee is in good standing.

As added by P.L.185-2007, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-23
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. As this chapter is designed to safeguard life, health and property, the provisions thereof shall be construed liberally to achieve the purpose desired.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.23. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-13
Display of certificate; seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Every holder of a certificate of registration as a registered architect shall display such certificate in a conspicuous place in his principal office, place of business or place of employment.

Every registered architect shall have a seal or design authorized by the board, the impression of which shall contain the name of the architect and the words, "registered architect", "state of Indiana". He shall stamp with this seal all working drawings, reports, and specifications prepared by him or under his supervision.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.13.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.5-2-5
Duties of committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The committee shall:

(1) consider the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses under this article;

(2) provide for examinations required under this article;

(3) license qualified persons;

(4) propose rules to the board concerning the:

(A) competent practice of occupational therapy;

(B) continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a license for an occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant; and

(C) administration of this article; and

(5) recommend to the board the amounts of fees required under this article.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.63; P.L.197-2011, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 25-24-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-24-1-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.11; Acts 1935, c.38, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-4.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-4.4
Rules concerning compounding
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.4. The board may adopt a rule under IC 4-22-2 concerning pharmacies that perform compounding.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-34.1-11-5
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual engaged in a trade or business, an association, a partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, or a similar entity.

(b) The term does not include an employee.

As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-1-16-5
"Regulated occupation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "regulated occupation" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-7-1.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-15
State board of registration for professional surveyors
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The state board of registration for professional surveyors (IC 25-21.5-2-1) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-8-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-8-5-4
Curriculum requirement rules; minimum space, equipment, and supplies requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 requiring that:

(1) the curriculum offered by a beauty culture school licensed under this chapter provide a minimum number of hours of instruction of each of the subjects described in section 3(a)(3) of this chapter; and

(2) the facility be equipped with a minimum amount of space, equipment, and supplies for the specific courses of study the beauty culture school is offering to allow for flexibility in spatial design and equipment needs when the beauty culture school's curriculum and instructional approach is taken into consideration.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.170-2013, SEC.34; P.L.158-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-26-20-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 20 / Section 25-26-20-5
Sale of donated drug prohibited; Medicaid recipients and participants in state funded prescription drug plan ineligible
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A drug that is given by a regional drug repository to a nonprofit health clinic may not be:

(1) sold; or

(2) given to a patient, except upon a practitioner's prescription or drug order.

(b) An individual who is eligible to participate in:

(1) the state Medicaid program under IC 12-15; or

(2) a program that:

(A) provides a prescription drug benefit; and

(B) is funded in whole or in part by state funds;

is not eligible to receive a drug donated under the voluntary regional drug repository program organized under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5.5-1.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 25-22.5-5.5-1.4
"Noncompete agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.4. (a) As used in section 2.3 of this chapter, "noncompete agreement" means a contract, or any part of a contract, to which a physician is a party that has the purpose or effect of restricting or penalizing a physician's ability to engage in the practice of medicine in any geographic area, for any period of time, after the physician's employment relationship with a hospital, a parent company of a hospital, an affiliated manager of a hospital, or a hospital system has ended. The term includes any provision that does the following:

(1) Prohibits the physician from engaging in the practice of medicine with a new employer.

(2) Imposes financial penalties or repayment obligations, or requires reimbursement of bonuses, training expenses, or similar payments that:

(A) apply to a physician that has been employed by:

(i) a hospital;

(ii) a parent company of a hospital;

(iii) an affiliated manager of a hospital; or

(iv) a hospital system;

for at least three (3) years; and

(B) are based solely or primarily on the physician's decision to continue engaging in the practice of medicine with a new employer.

(3) Requires the physician to:

(A) obtain employer consent; or

(B) submit to equitable relief;

to engage in the practice of medicine with a new employer, regardless of geographic area or specialty.

(4) Imposes indirect restrictions that have the effect of limiting or deterring the physician's practice of medicine with a new employer.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A nondisclosure agreement that protects confidential business information or trade secrets.

(2) A nonsolicitation agreement that prohibits solicitation of current employees for a period not exceeding one (1) year after the physician's employment ends. However, the nonsolicitation agreement may not restrict:

(A) patient interactions;

(B) patient referrals;

(C) clinical collaboration; or

(D) the physician's professional relationships.

(3) An agreement made in connection with the bona fide sale of a business entity when the physician owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the business entity at the time of sale.

As added by P.L.207-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-23.6-4-6
Permitted testimony
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony.

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-18.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-18.1
Apprentice plumber; application for registration; certificate of registration; events requiring discontinuation of work
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.1. (a) An individual age seventeen (17) years or older wanting to be registered by the commission as an apprentice plumber shall, on a form provided by the commission, make application for registration. The applicant shall also provide to the commission a statement signed by a licensed plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber who is the employer of the applicant that the prospective apprentice is the employer's employee and will work under the direct and immediate personal supervision of a licensed contractor or journeyman plumber.

(b) If the commission approves the application for registration, it shall issue a certificate of registration as an apprentice plumber to the applicant.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an individual may apply to be a registered apprentice plumber under this section and may work under the direct and immediate personal supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber for one (1) year, so long as the individual has applied for acceptance in a commission approved apprenticeship program. The requirements of this subsection are met even if the individual:

(1) is awaiting a response from the apprenticeship program; or

(2) has been placed on the apprenticeship program's waiting list;

at the time that the individual is working under the supervision of the licensed plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber.

(d) A registered apprentice plumber under subsection (c) shall discontinue working under the direct and immediate personal supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor or journeyman if any of the following events occurs:

(1) The registered apprentice plumber is not accepted into an apprenticeship program.

(2) The registered apprentice plumber is removed from the apprenticeship program's waiting list and does not begin the apprenticeship program.

(3) The registered apprentice plumber does not begin the apprenticeship program and remains on the apprenticeship program's waiting list for a period longer than one (1) year.

(4) The registered apprentice plumber withdraws the application submitted to the apprenticeship program.

(e) A licensed plumbing contractor or journeyman supervising a registered apprentice plumber under subsection (c) must notify the commission of the occurrence of an event described under subsection (d).

As added by P.L.248-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-42-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-42-5-3
Deactivation while participating in an alternative program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This compact does not override a party state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action.

(b) In the case of a party state decision described in subsection (a), the home state licensing board shall deactivate the multistate licensure privilege under the multistate license of the nurse for the duration of the nurse's participation in the alternative program.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-3
"Board"; treatment of references to optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana optometry board established by IC 25-24-1-1.

(b) Any reference in a law, a rule, a license, a registration, a certification, or an agreement to the optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee shall be treated after June 30, 2006, as a reference to the board.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.220-2011, SEC.411.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-4.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-4.4
"Counterfeit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.4. As used in this chapter, "counterfeit" refers to a legend drug, or the container, seal, or labeling of a legend drug, that, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark or imprint of a manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor other than the person that manufactured, processed, packed, or distributed the legend drug.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-14
Accreditation and license for wholesale distribution of legend drugs; provisional license
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Subject to subsection (h), a person may not engage in wholesale distributions of legend drugs without:

(1) obtaining and maintaining accreditation or certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor or an accreditation body approved by the board under subsection (g);

(2) obtaining and maintaining a license issued by the board; and

(3) paying any reasonable fee required by the board.

(b) The board may not issue or renew the license of a wholesale drug distributor that does not comply with this chapter.

(c) The board shall require a separate license for each facility or location where wholesale distribution operations are conducted.

(d) An agent or employee of any licensed wholesale drug distributor does not need a license and may lawfully possess pharmaceutical drugs when acting in the usual course of business or employment.

(e) The issuance of a license under this chapter does not affect tax liability imposed by the department of state revenue or the department of local government finance on any wholesale drug distributor.

(f) The board may adopt rules that permit out-of-state wholesale drug distributors to obtain a license on the basis of reciprocity if:

(1) an out-of-state wholesale drug distributor possesses a valid license granted by another state and the legal standards for licensure in the other state are comparable to the standards under this chapter; and

(2) the other state extends reciprocity to wholesale drug distributors licensed in Indiana.

However, if the requirements for licensure under this chapter are more restrictive than the standards of the other state, the out-of-state wholesale drug distributor must comply with the additional requirements of this chapter to obtain a license under this chapter.

(g) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to approve an accreditation body to:

(1) evaluate a wholesale drug distributor's operations to determine compliance with:

(A) professional standards;

(B) this chapter; and

(C) any other applicable law; and

(2) perform inspections of each facility and location where wholesale distribution operations are conducted by the wholesale drug distributor.

(h) The board may issue a provisional wholesale drug distributor license to an applicant that is located in Indiana and in the process of obtaining accreditation or certification from:

(1) the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor; or

(2) an accreditation body approved by the board under subsection (g).

As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.456; P.L.212-2005, SEC.46; P.L.180-2018, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 25-17.3-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.3 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.3-4-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.118-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-1-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 22 / Section 25-1-22-10
"Practitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means an individual who provides health services and holds:

(1) an unlimited license, certificate, or registration;

(2) a limited or probationary license, certificate, or registration;

(3) a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit;

(4) an intern permit; or

(5) a provisional license;

issued by a board regulating the profession in question.

As added by P.L.10-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-11-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-42.5-11-12
Rulemaking; final action
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1.1-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 25-1-1.1-0.5
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-0.5-10-1.

As added by P.L.177-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-14.3-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.3 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14.3-3-5
Validity of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A license issued under this chapter is valid for two (2) years after the date of issuance.

As added by P.L.58-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-14.5-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.180-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-1-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-22.5-1-1.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. As used in this article:

(a) "Practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine" means any one (1) or a combination of the following:

(1) Holding oneself out to the public as being engaged in:

(A) the diagnosis, treatment, correction, or prevention of any disease, ailment, defect, injury, infirmity, deformity, pain, or other condition of human beings;

(B) the suggestion, recommendation, or prescription or administration of any form of treatment, without limitation;

(C) the performing of any kind of surgical operation upon a human being, including tattooing (except for providing a tattoo as defined in IC 35-45-21-4(a)), in which human tissue is cut, burned, or vaporized by the use of any mechanical means, laser, or ionizing radiation, or the penetration of the skin or body orifice by any means, for the intended palliation, relief, or cure; or

(D) the prevention of any physical, mental, or functional ailment or defect of any person.

(2) The maintenance of an office or a place of business for the reception, examination, or treatment of persons suffering from disease, ailment, defect, injury, infirmity, deformity, pain, or other conditions of body or mind.

(3) Attaching to a name, either alone or in connection with other words, the designation or term:

(A) "doctor of medicine";

(B) "M.D.";

(C) "doctor of osteopathy";

(D) "D.O.";

(E) "physician";

(F) "osteopath";

(G) "osteopathic medical physician";

(H) "surgeon";

(I) "physician and surgeon";

(J) "anesthesiologist";

(K) "cardiologist";

(L) "dermatologist";

(M) "endocrinologist";

(N) "gastroenterologist";

(O) "gynecologist";

(P) "hematologist";

(Q) "internist";

(R) "laryngologist";

(S) "nephrologist";

(T) "neurologist";

(U) "obstetrician";

(V) "oncologist";

(W) "ophthalmologist";

(X) "orthopedic surgeon";

(Y) "orthopedist";

(Z) "otologist";

(AA) "otolaryngologist";

(BB) "otorhinolaryngologist";

(CC) "pathologist";

(DD) "pediatrician";

(EE) "primary care physician";

(FF) "proctologist";

(GG) "psychiatrist";

(HH) "radiologist";

(II) "rheumatologist";

(JJ) "rhinologist";

(KK) "urologist";

(LL) "medical doctor";

(MM) "family practice physician";

(NN) "physiatrist";

(OO) "allergist";

(PP) "electrophysiologist";

(QQ) "geriatrician";

(RR) "immunologist";

(SS) "medical geneticist";

(TT) "neonatologist"; or

(UU) "pulmonologist".

This subdivision does not apply to a practitioner if the practitioner has a special area of practice and the practitioner uses the following format: "[The name or title of the practitioner's profession] specializing in [name of specialty]".

(4) Nothing in subdivision (3) prevents the following:

(A) A practitioner from using the name or title of the practitioner's profession that is allowed under the practitioner's practice act or under a law in the Indiana Code.

(B) A practitioner who is a chiropractor (as defined in IC 25-10-1-1) and who has attained diplomate status in a chiropractic specialty area recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractors Association, or International Academy of Clinical Neurology before July 1, 2025, from using a designation or term included in subdivision (3) in conjunction with the name or title of the practitioner's profession.

(C) A practitioner who is a dentist licensed under IC 25-14-1 and who has completed a dental anesthesiology residency recognized by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology before July 1, 2025, from using a designation or term included in subdivision (3) in conjunction with the name or title of the practitioner's profession.

(5) Providing diagnostic or treatment services to a person in Indiana when the diagnostic or treatment services:

(A) are transmitted through electronic communications; and

(B) are on a regular, routine, and nonepisodic basis or under an oral or written agreement to regularly provide medical services.

In addition to the exceptions described in section 2 of this chapter, a nonresident physician who is located outside Indiana does not practice medicine or osteopathy in Indiana by providing a second opinion to a licensee or diagnostic or treatment services to a patient in Indiana following medical care originally provided to the patient while outside Indiana.

(b) "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana.

(c) "Diagnose or diagnosis" means to examine a patient, parts of a patient's body, substances taken or removed from a patient's body, or materials produced by a patient's body to determine the source or nature of a disease or other physical or mental condition, or to hold oneself out or represent that a person is a physician and is so examining a patient. It is not necessary that the examination be made in the presence of the patient; it may be made on information supplied either directly or indirectly by the patient.

(d) "Drug or medicine" means any medicine, compound, or chemical or biological preparation intended for internal or external use of humans, and all substances intended to be used for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or prevention of diseases or abnormalities of humans, which are recognized in the latest editions published of the United States Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary, or otherwise established as a drug or medicine.

(e) "Licensee" means any individual holding a valid unlimited license issued by the board under this article.

(f) "Prescribe or prescription" means to direct, order, or designate the use of or manner of using a drug, medicine, or treatment, by spoken or written words or other means and in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3.

(g) "Physician" means any person who holds the degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent and who holds a valid unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Indiana.

(h) "Medical school" means a nationally accredited college of medicine or of osteopathic medicine approved by the board.

(i) "Physician assistant" means an individual who:

(1) has a collaborative agreement with a physician;

(2) graduated from an approved physician assistant program described in IC 25-27.5-2-2;

(3) passed the examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and maintains certification; and

(4) has been licensed by the physician assistant committee under IC 25-27.5.

(j) "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency under IC 25-1-5.

(k) "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.8, SEC.13. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.151; P.L.247-1985, SEC.1; P.L.169-1985, SEC.62; P.L.217-1993, SEC.2; P.L.180-1996, SEC.1; P.L.181-1997, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.444; P.L.90-2007, SEC.3; P.L.134-2013, SEC.9; P.L.158-2013, SEC.283; P.L.82-2016, SEC.3; P.L.28-2019, SEC.12; P.L.128-2022, SEC.2; P.L.178-2022(ts), SEC.15; P.L.178-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-22
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. Except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall be construed to have the meaning hereinafter indicated:

The term "board" shall be construed to mean the board of registration for architects and landscape architects.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.22. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.14; P.L.8-1984, SEC.118; P.L.82-2000, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-2.1-10-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.179-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-5
"Dispense"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "dispense" means to deliver a legend drug to an ultimate user by or pursuant to a lawful order of an optometrist. The term includes the:

(1) prescribing;

(2) administering;

(3) packaging;

(4) labeling; or

(5) compounding;

necessary to prepare the drug for delivery.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.