Ind. Code § 25-6.1-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6.1-6-5
Advertising
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Advertising. All advertisements of auctions shall disclose:

(1) the auctioneer's name and the name of the auction company involved; and

(2) the name of the owner or consignor of goods or real estate to be sold or the fact that the goods are being sold on general consignment.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.270, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.163, SEC.11; P.L.59-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-15-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-15-9-1
Establishment of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state board of funeral and cemetery service is established.

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-23.6-11-1
Description of services
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except for an individual who is licensed under IC 25-22.5, is licensed under IC 25-33, is an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or is licensed under this article, and who uses the terms within the scope of the individual's education, training, and licensure, an individual may not knowingly describe services the individual performs using the following terms:

(1) "Psychotherapy".

(2) "Clinical psychology".

(b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-8-12.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 25-8-12.5-2
Cosmetology offering not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may act as an esthetician without offering cosmetology.

As added by P.L.144-1990, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-11
Requirements for registered nurse applicants; temporary permits; endorsement license; fees; use of title
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Any person who applies to the board for a license to practice as a registered nurse must:

(1) not have:

(A) been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently; or

(B) committed an act that would constitute a ground for a disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9;

(2) have completed:

(A) the prescribed curriculum and met the graduation requirements of a state accredited program of registered nursing that only accepts students who have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the board; or

(B) the prescribed curriculum and graduation requirements of a nursing education program in a foreign country that is substantially equivalent to a board approved program as determined by the board. The board may by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 require an applicant under this subsection to successfully complete an examination approved by the board to measure the applicant's qualifications and background in the practice of nursing and proficiency in the English language; and

(3) be physically and mentally capable of and professionally competent to safely engage in the practice of nursing as determined by the board.

The board may not require a person to have a baccalaureate degree in nursing as a prerequisite for licensure. An applicant meets the English proficiency requirement under subdivision (2) if the applicant passes an English course as certified in the transcript from the board's approved nursing education program or submits proof of passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) that was taken in only the English language.

(b) The applicant must pass an examination in such subjects as the board may determine.

(c) The board may issue a temporary registered nurse permit to practice as a registered nurse applicant to a person who has initially applied for license by examination, after the board receives the necessary materials to determine compliance with subsection (a). The temporary registered nurse permit is valid until the earlier of six (6) months after issuance or the registered nurse applicant's examination results under subsection (b) are received. If the registered nurse applicant does not receive a passing score on the first examination under subsection (b), the temporary registered nurse permit is no longer valid.

(d) A registered nurse applicant must:

(1) practice under the supervision of a registered nurse; and

(2) use the abbreviation "RNG" after the registered nurse graduate's name.

(e) The board may issue by endorsement a license to practice as a registered nurse to an applicant who has been licensed as a registered nurse, by examination, under the laws of another state if the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the board that, at the time that the applicant applies for an Indiana license by endorsement, the applicant holds a current license in another state and possesses credentials and qualifications that are substantially equivalent to requirements in Indiana for licensure by examination. The board may specify by rule what constitutes substantial equivalence under this subsection.

(f) The board may issue by endorsement a license to practice as a registered nurse to an applicant who:

(1) has completed the English version of the:

(A) Canadian Nurse Association Testing Service Examination (CNAT); or

(B) Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE);

(2) achieved the passing score required on the examination at the time the examination was taken;

(3) is currently licensed in a Canadian province or in another state; and

(4) meets the other requirements under this section.

(g) The board shall issue by endorsement or examination a license to practice as a registered nurse to an applicant who:

(1) is a graduate of a foreign nursing school;

(2) has successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX);

(3) provides:

(A) documentation that the applicant has:

(i) taken an examination prepared by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools International, Inc. (CGFNS); and

(ii) achieved the passing score required on the examination at the time the examination was taken;

(B) a satisfactory Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report issued by CGFNS;

(C) a satisfactory VisaScreen Certificate verification letter issued by CGFNS; or

(D) a satisfactory credential verification assessment from an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or any other organization approved by the board; and

(4) meets the other requirements of this section.

(h) Each applicant for examination and registration to practice as a registered nurse shall pay:

(1) a fee set by the board; and

(2) if the applicant is applying for a multistate license (as defined in IC 25-42-1-11) under IC 25-42 (Nurse Licensure Compact), a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) in addition to the fee under subdivision (1);

a part of which must be used for the rehabilitation of impaired registered nurses and impaired licensed practical nurses. Payment of the fee or fees shall be made by the applicant prior to the date of examination.

(i) The lesser of the following amounts from fees collected under subsection (h) shall be deposited in the impaired nurses account of the state general fund established by section 34 of this chapter:

(1) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the license application fee per license applied for under this section.

(2) The cost per license to operate the impaired nurses program, as determined by the Indiana professional licensing agency.

(j) Any person who holds a license to practice as a registered nurse in Indiana or under IC 25-42 may use the title "Registered Nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N.". No other person shall practice or advertise as or assume the title of registered nurse or use the abbreviation of "R.N." or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using same is a registered nurse.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.11; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.10; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.3; Acts 1975, P.L.272, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.163; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.58; P.L.169-1985, SEC.72; P.L.149-1987, SEC.60; P.L.152-1988, SEC.17; P.L.48-1991, SEC.39; P.L.33-1993, SEC.30; P.L.181-1996, SEC.1; P.L.236-1999, SEC.1; P.L.181-2002, SEC.6; P.L.1-2007, SEC.173; P.L.134-2008, SEC.29; P.L.135-2019, SEC.2; P.L.156-2020, SEC.103; P.L.69-2022, SEC.5; P.L.148-2023, SEC.14; P.L.17-2024, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-28.5-2-9
Payment of claims from fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Upon a final order of the plumbing commission directing that payment be made out of the plumbers recovery fund, the plumbing commission shall, subject to sections 4 through 5 of this chapter, make the payment out of the plumbers recovery fund as provided in section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.260-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.134-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-24-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-24-2-3
Additional fees for university support
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In addition to the biennial licensure fee provided for by IC 25-24-1-1, each licensed optometrist, at the time of payment of the biennial licensure fee each even-numbered year, shall pay to the Indiana professional licensing agency an additional fee of thirty-four dollars ($34), which shall be deposited in an optometry school account of the state general fund, and all such fees so deposited shall, before the following July 2, be paid to Indiana University to be used by it for the advancement of optometrical research and the maintenance and support of the department in which the science of optometry is taught at the university. A sufficient amount to pay the same is appropriated annually out of such account in the general fund of the state treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Formerly: Acts 1951, c.190, s.3. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.41; Acts 1981, P.L.229, SEC.3; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.184; P.L.169-1985, SEC.86; P.L.1-2006, SEC.460.
Ind. Code § 25-1-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-1-13-4
Establishment of the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program is established within the agency.

As added by P.L.65-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-10.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 25-23.6-10.5-11
Examination exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who applies for an addiction counselor license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under section 1 of this chapter if the individual:

(1) is licensed or certified as an addiction counselor in another state and has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;

(2) has engaged in the practice of addiction counseling for at least three (3) of the previous five (5) years;

(3) has passed an examination pertaining to the addiction counseling laws and rules of Indiana; and

(4) has not committed any act and is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;

and is otherwise qualified under sections 1, 3, 5, and 7 of this chapter.

(b) An individual who applies for a clinical addiction counselor license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under section 2 of this chapter if the individual:

(1) is licensed or certified as a clinical addiction counselor in another state and has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;

(2) has passed an examination pertaining to the addiction therapy laws and rules of Indiana; and

(3) has not committed any act and is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;

and is otherwise qualified under sections 2, 4, 6, and 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 25-19-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-19-2-3
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A health facility administrator or a residential care administrator shall do the following:

(1) Review and consider for implementation at the health facility or the residential care facility the administrator oversees recommendations contained in various reports to maintain or improve resident care and quality of life.

(2) Implement standards of accountability at the health facility or residential care facility, and hold the individuals who oversee each department within the facility accountable for the performance of each individual's department.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-0.5-2-6
Real estate brokers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. IC 25-1-2-2.1 applies to licenses held by real estate brokers.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-12
Withdrawing or rescinding participation in program
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A local repository may withdraw from participation in the program at any time by providing written notice to the board.

(b) The board or a third party contracting with the board under section 10(d) of this chapter may rescind a local repository's participation in the program under this chapter for cause.

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-8-10-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-8-10-3.1
Repeat examination
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. 3.1. If a person does not receive a satisfactory grade on the examination described in section 3(3) of this chapter, the person may repeat the examination without completing any additional study in electrology.

As added by P.L.170-2013, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-1-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1931, c.124, s.3; Acts 1941, c.61, s.2. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-22.5-13-6
Prescribing of methadone for pain; inclusion on prescription or order
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a prescriber is prescribing methadone for a patient for the treatment of pain or pain management, the prescriber shall include on the prescription or order that the prescription is for the treatment of pain.

As added by P.L.209-2015, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-3.5
"Sexual contact"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "sexual contact" means:

(1) sexual intercourse (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-302);

(2) other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5); or

(3) any fondling or touching intended to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of either the individual performing the fondling or touching or the individual being fondled or touched.

As added by P.L.200-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.50; P.L.158-2013, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 25-8-15.4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 15.4 / Section 25-8-15.4-18
Reports to board
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The operator of a tanning facility must report to the board each known:

(1) injury; or

(2) complaint of an injury;

that results from the use of a tanning device in the tanning facility.

(b) The operator must do the following:

(1) Telephone a report under subsection (a) to the board not more than forty-eight (48) hours after the injury or complaint of an injury occurs.

(2) File a written report under subsection (a) with the board on a form provided by the board not later than seven (7) days after the injury or complaint of an injury occurs.

(c) The board shall send a copy of the report filed under subsection (b)(2) to the following:

(1) The injured person or complaining person.

(2) The federal Food and Drug Administration.

As added by P.L.142-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-14-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-14-6-1
Ordering and administering immunizations; requirements; training; records; emergency determination
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A dentist may order and administer an immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are not less than eleven (11) years of age, if the dentist complies with the following requirements:

(1) Before administering an immunization to an individual, the dentist receives the consent of one (1) of the following:

(A) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eleven (11) years of age and is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or legal guardian of the individual.

(B) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, the legal guardian of the individual.

(C) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and does not have a legal guardian, the individual.

A parent or legal guardian who is required to give consent under this subdivision must be present at the time of immunization.

(2) Is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(3) Has successfully completed a course of training in immunization that meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b).

(4) Administers the immunization in accordance with a protocol that meets the requirements set forth in section 2 of this chapter.

(b) A course of training under subsection (a)(3) must:

(1) be provided by an accredited provider;

(2) be approved by the board;

(3) meet the standards set forth by:

(A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a similar health authority; or

(B) a professional body approved by the board; and

(4) comply with guidelines issued by:

(A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and

(B) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

(c) A dentist who administers immunizations under this chapter shall maintain records of the dentist's completion of:

(1) training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(2) training described in subsection (b).

(d) If the Indiana department of health or the department of homeland security determines that an emergency exists, subject to IC 16-41-9-1.7(a)(2), a dentist may administer any immunization in accordance with any instructions in the emergency determination.

As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.227; P.L.104-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2.1-2-15
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 governing the administration and enforcement of this article and the conduct of licensees, including the following:

(1) The board's meetings and conduct of business.

(2) The procedure of investigations and hearings.

(3) The educational and experience qualifications required for the issuance of certificates under this article and the continuing professional education required for renewal of certificates under IC 25-2.1-4.

(4) Rules of professional conduct directed to controlling the quality and probity of the practice of accountancy by licensees, including independence, integrity, and objectivity, competence and technical standards, and responsibilities to the public and clients.

(5) The actions and circumstances that constitute professing to be a licensee in connection with the practice of accountancy.

(6) The manner and circumstances of use of the title "certified public accountant" and the abbreviation "CPA".

(7) Peer reviews that may be required to be performed under this article.

(8) Methods of applying for and conducting the examinations, including methods for grading examinations and determining a passing grade required of an applicant for a certificate. However, the board shall to the extent possible provide that the examination, grading of the examination, and the passing grades are uniform with those applicable in other states.

(9) Substantial equivalency.

(10) Administration of the accountant investigative fund established by IC 25-2.1-8-4.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.128-2001, SEC.18; P.L.190-2007, SEC.7; P.L.197-2011, SEC.77; P.L.83-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-3
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Board" means the state board of funeral and cemetery service.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-1-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 25-1-17-3
"Military spouse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "military spouse" means the husband or wife of an individual who is a member of the armed forces of the United States.

As added by P.L.57-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-5.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 5.7 / Section 25-1-5.7-7
Internet web site information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The licensing agency shall post the following on the licensing agency's Internet web site:

(1) The application for a temporary license described in sections 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter.

(2) A list of the names of individuals who have been granted a temporary license by the licensing agency under this chapter.

As added by P.L.69-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-31.5-4-2
Educational requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The education requirement for registration as a professional soil scientist consists of a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in soil science or a closely allied field in which the curriculum includes the following:

(1) At least fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in the soil sciences, including at least three (3) semester hours in courses that emphasize the field study of soils, such as soil genesis, morphology, classification, interpretation, and mapping.

(2) At least forty-five (45) semester hours of course work in supporting sciences, including biology, chemistry, crop science, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics.

(b) The board shall determine which courses fulfill the requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1).

(c) The board shall specify the minimum number of credits in each type of supporting science needed to satisfy the requirement described in subsection (a)(2).

(d) If course credits used by an applicant to qualify for registration are in units other than semester hours, the board shall use the most generally accepted factor to convert the units to semester hour equivalents.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-38.1-4-11.5
Offenses; general
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. Except as provided in sections 10 and 11 of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-0.5-2-16
Pharmacists and assistants, drugstores, or pharmacies
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. IC 25-1-2-2.1 applies to licenses or permits held by pharmacists and assistants, drugstores, or pharmacies.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-4
Indiana auctioneer commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the Indiana auctioneer commission.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-28.5-2-12
Expenditure of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Subject to the approval of the budget agency, the commission may expend the interest earned by the plumbers recovery fund for the following:

(1) Publications that provide:

(A) information concerning the commission's activities and administrative rulings; and

(B) other educational information concerning the practice of plumbing.

(2) Educational programs concerning the practice of plumbing in Indiana.

As added by P.L.260-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-17.3-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.3 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.3-4-3
Temporary license; other jurisdictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board may issue a license to an individual who:

(1) is licensed, certified, or registered in another state or territory of the United States that has requirements determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to the requirements specified in this article;

(2) is in good standing in the other state or territory;

(3) applies in the manner required by the board; and

(4) pays an application fee specified by the board.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 25-8.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-8.5-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply to this article.

As added by P.L.212-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-42-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-42-4-1
Multistate license application; use of coordinated licensure information system
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Upon receipt of an application for a multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information system, whether:

(1) the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state;

(2) there are any encumbrances on any license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant;

(3) any adverse action has been taken against any license or multistate licensure privilege held by the applicant; and

(4) the applicant is currently participating in an alternative program.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1.3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 25-30-1.3-22
Prosecuting attorneys; reporting violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. A prosecuting attorney to whom the board reports a violation of this chapter shall cause proceedings to be commenced against a person or a business entity violating this chapter and to prosecute the person or the business entity to final termination.

As added by P.L.185-2007, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-42.5-3-4
Non-resident single state license
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Individuals not residing in a member state shall continue to be able to apply for a member state's single state license as provided under the laws of each member state. However, the single state license granted to these individuals shall not be recognized as granting a privilege to practice professional counseling in any other member state.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-9
Board of podiatric medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by the board of podiatric medicine (IC 25-29-2-1) is a provider under IC 25-1-5-10.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-29
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. 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.372, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-33.5-11-8
Revising a previously adopted rule; opportunity to challenge
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The commission, or an authorized committee of the commission, may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the commission's Internet web site. The revision must be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting.

(b) The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission before the end of the notice period.

(c) If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-11
Exemption from statutes regulating practice of engineering
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Any person licensed to practice architecture in this state, or registered as an architect under this chapter, shall be exempt from the provisions of any and all statutes in force in this state regulating the practice of engineering: provided further, that no provision of this chapter shall apply to or affect any individual, firm, limited liability company, or corporation registered as a professional engineer under provisions of IC 25-31-1. An engineer, however, who is registered under the laws of this state, and exempted from the provisions of this chapter, shall not use the designation "architect" in any form or manner unless and until he shall be registered under the provisions of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.11; Acts 1961, c.331, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.12; P.L.8-1993, SEC.373.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-34.1-5-11
Additional fees for review class prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Schools conducting approved courses may not charge an additional fee for any review class.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.4-5-4
Notification of changes of collaborating physicians
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A certified direct entry midwife shall notify the board of any changes or additions to the collaborating physicians not more than thirty (30) days after the change or addition.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-15-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-15-7-2
Funeral home licenses; location
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A funeral home license applies only to one (1) location and is not transferable from one (1) location to another.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-5.1-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-5.1-3-6
Examination exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an individual who applies for a license under this article meets any of the following conditions, the individual may be exempted from the examination requirement under section 1(a)(6) of this chapter by action of the board:

(1) The individual is licensed to practice athletic training in another state if the other state's standards for licensure are at least equal to the standards for licensure in Indiana.

(2) The individual is certified by the BOC and is otherwise qualified for licensure under this article.

(3) The individual is certified by an organization recognized by the National Commission on Competency Assurance and is otherwise qualified for licensure under this article.

As added by P.L.213-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.84-1998, SEC.16; P.L.87-2000, SEC.4; P.L.252-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-26-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 23 / Section 25-26-23-2
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.119-2011, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-8
Forms, orders, rules, and regulations; money collected
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The secretary of state shall issue forms and orders and adopt and enforce such rules and regulations, not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, as are advisable or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. All money collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited by the treasurer of state into the general fund of the state.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.8; Acts 1955, c.304, s.8. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.43; P.L.178-1996, SEC.7; P.L.152-2020, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27.5-1-2
Physician authority to delegate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article grants a collaborating physician or physician designee the authority to delegate, as the physician determines is appropriate, those tasks or services the physician typically performs and is qualified to perform.

As added by P.L.90-2007, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-2-10.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-34.5-2-10.1
Temporary permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.1. (a) The committee shall issue a temporary permit to a person to practice respiratory care or to profess to be a respiratory care practitioner, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, if the person pays a fee and:

(1) has:

(A) a valid license or certificate to practice from another state; and

(B) applied for a license from the committee;

(2) is practicing in a state that does not license or certify respiratory care practitioners but is credentialed by a national respiratory care practitioner association approved by the committee, and the person has applied for a license from the committee; or

(3) is qualified to take the examination by being a graduate of a school or program of respiratory care that meets standards set by the board.

(b) A temporary permit expires the earlier of:

(1) the date the person holding the permit is issued a license under this article; or

(2) the date the committee disapproves the person's license application.

(c) The committee may renew a temporary permit if the person holding the permit was scheduled to take the examination and:

(1) did not take the examination; and

(2) shows good cause for not taking the examination.

(d) A permit renewed under subsection (c) expires on the date the person holding the permit receives the results from the examination given after the permit was issued.

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.17; P.L.149-2022, SEC.12; P.L.59-2026, SEC.8; P.L.118-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-34.1-4-4
Independent contractor relationship
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding IC 23-1.5, the association of a broker with a broker company, as provided by this article, creates an independent contractor relationship unless otherwise specified by a written contract entered into by the broker company and the broker.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.229-1995, SEC.8; P.L.127-2012, SEC.23; P.L.116-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-14.5-6-7
Issuance of license to holder of inactive license
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license under section 6 of this chapter if the applicant meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.13; P.L.90-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-1-8.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-21.5-1-8.7
"Retracement survey"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.7. "Retracement survey" means a survey of real property that has been previously described in one (1) or more documents conveying an interest in the real property.

As added by P.L.159-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-11-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-1-11-9.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.237-1995, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.194-2005, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 25-8-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-8-13-7
Cosmetologist license fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (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 a cosmetologist license.

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

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

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

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.236-1995, SEC.23; P.L.197-1995, SEC.6; P.L.194-2005, SEC.45; P.L.157-2006, SEC.50; P.L.177-2015, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.94-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-15-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-15-8-9
Embalmers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to an embalmer who is acting as an exempted person.

(b) An embalmer who performs any funeral service other than embalming may be disciplined under IC 25-1-11.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.15; P.L.214-1993, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-10
Program established; implementation and administration; central repository
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The prescription drug donation repository program is established. The program allows a person to donate prescription drugs and supplies to a central repository or local repository for use by an individual who is an eligible recipient.

(b) The board (IC 25-26-13-3) shall administer and maintain the program.

(c) The board may establish a central repository that accepts donated prescription drugs and supplies, conducts a safety inspection of the prescription drugs, and ships donated prescription drugs and supplies to a local repository.

(d) The board may contract with a third party to implement and administer the program.

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-2
"Administer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "administer" means the direct application of a legend drug by an optometrist to a patient.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 25-15-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-15-9-8
Sale and payment of funeral or burial expenses; duties of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board shall do the following:

(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(A) Establish standards for the sale and payment of funeral or burial services or merchandise in advance of need.

(B) Establish the terms of contracts authorized under IC 30-2-13.

(C) Implement IC 30-2-13.

(D) Implement IC 23-14-48.5.

(2) Register and issue certificates to sellers of merchandise or services under IC 30-2-13.

(3) Determine compliance with this article by persons engaged in the sale and payment of funeral or burial services or merchandise in advance of need under IC 30-2-13.

(4) Investigate any complaint alleging a violation of IC 30-2-13.

(5) Set fees under IC 25-1-8.

(6) For a violation of this article or IC 30-2-13 by a person engaged in the sale and payment of funeral or burial services or merchandise in advance of need under IC 30-2-13, if necessary, take any combination of the following actions:

(A) Issue an appropriate order to correct the violation.

(B) Suspend the seller's certificate of authority.

(C) Permanently revoke the seller's certificate of authority.

(D) Censure the seller.

(E) Issue a letter of reprimand to the seller.

(F) Place the seller on probation.

(G) Assess a civil penalty against the seller in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, except for a finding of incompetency due to a physical or mental disability. When imposing a civil penalty, the board shall consider the seller's ability to pay the amount assessed. If the seller fails to pay the civil penalty within the time specified by the board, the board may suspend the seller's certificate of authority without additional proceedings. However, a suspension may not be imposed if the sole basis for the suspension is the seller's inability to pay a civil penalty.

(H) Refer the matter to the attorney general or prosecuting attorney for enforcement.

(7) In addition to any actions taken under subdivision (6), permanently revoke a seller's certificate of authority, if the seller demonstrates a pattern or practice of violating the following provisions:

(A) The requirement under IC 30-2-13-12 that all property paid or delivered to fund a contract for prepaid services or merchandise be irrevocably deposited to trust or escrow thirty (30) days after the contract is signed.

(B) The prohibition against knowingly inducing a purchaser to breach an existing contract under IC 30-2-13-13(e).

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.21; P.L.241-1995, SEC.1; P.L.65-2007, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-6.8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-6.8
"Licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.8. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means an individual or entity issued a broker's real estate license by the Indiana real estate commission.

As added by P.L.130-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 25-20-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20-1-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.19. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.148. Repealed by P.L.48-1991, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-34.1-7-3
Interest on investments; payment of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any interest earned on investment of money in the real estate recovery fund shall be credited at least annually to the fund. No money may be appropriated from the general fund for payment of any expenses incurred under this chapter, and none of these expenses may be charged against the state.

As added by P.L.255-1987, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-14.5-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.90-2019, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-2.1-6-8
Issuance or renewal of permit to firm
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall issue or renew a permit to an accounting practitioner firm that applies and meets the requirements under this chapter.

(b) Applications and renewals under this chapter are subject to IC 25-2.1-5-2 and IC 25-2.1-5-3.

As added by P.L.128-2001, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-5
Dental residency permit for students; fee; practice under permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board may at its discretion issue a dental residency permit to a school for use by any student or former student to whom it has not issued a license but who is attending or is a graduate of a dental college recognized by the board and is completing a residency program. However, the school shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the student or former student is enrolled in an accredited dental residency or fellowship program and is using the permit only for school purposes. The school shall maintain the permit at the school.

(b) The fee for the permit shall be set by the board under section 13 of this chapter.

(c) Any person using a school's dental residency permit may practice dentistry only in a hospital or other board approved institution designated in the permit and only under the direction of a licensed dentist who is a member of the dental staff of the hospital or other institution. The dental practice shall be limited to bona fide patients of the hospital or other institution.

(d) The permit:

(1) shall be:

(A) valid for only one (1) year from date of issue; and

(B) renewable in the discretion of the board upon the payment of a fee determined by the board under section 13 of this chapter; and

(2) may be recalled at any time by the board.

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.4a; Acts 1949, c.248, s.3; Acts 1963, c.151, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.372, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.14; P.L.169-1985, SEC.49; P.L.103-2011, SEC.16; P.L.90-2019, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-26-19-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-26-19-9
Specific violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) An individual may not practice as a pharmacy technician unless the individual is licensed under this chapter.

(b) An individual may not act as a pharmacy technician in training unless the individual has obtained a permit under this chapter or the individual is acting as a pharmacy technician in training during the period permitted under section 6(b) of this chapter.

(c) An individual who knowingly violates this section commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.251-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.290; P.L.58-2014, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-23.7-7-7
Board legal adviser
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The attorney general shall act as the legal adviser for the board and provide any legal assistance necessary to carry out this article.

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-26-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-26-19-5
Pharmacy technician license requirements; waiver of age requirement; grandfathering; training program approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall issue a pharmacy technician license to an individual who:

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

(2) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(3) has:

(A) graduated from high school; or

(B) received a:

(i) high school equivalency certificate; or

(ii) state general educational development (GED) diploma under IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal) or IC 22-4.1-18;

(4) has not been convicted of:

(A) a crime that has a direct bearing upon the individual's ability to practice competently; or

(B) a felony involving controlled substances;

(5) is not in violation of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under section 4 of this chapter;

(6) has paid the fee set by the board under section 4 of this chapter;

(7) has:

(A) graduated from a competency based pharmacy technician education and training program approved by the board;

(B) completed an employer provided training program that:

(i) beginning July 1, 2015, uses training requirements and minimum standards developed by the board;

(ii) has been approved by the board; and

(iii) includes specific training in the duties required to assist the pharmacist in the technical functions associated with the practice of pharmacy; or

(C) successfully passed a certification examination offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or another nationally recognized certification body approved by the board.

(b) For good cause, the board may waive the age requirement under subsection (a)(2).

(c) A person who has been certified or licensed as a pharmacy technician by the board before July 1, 2014, and who remains in good standing on July 1, 2014, shall, for all purposes, be considered licensed beginning on July 1, 2014. A person described in this subsection is subject to the license renewal requirements set forth in this chapter.

(d) A training program approved by the board before July 1, 2015, must be resubmitted to the board for approval in meeting current standards.

(e) A licensed pharmacy technician must meet the requirements of IC 25-26-13.5 in order to work in a remote dispensing facility (as defined in IC 25-26-13.5-3).

As added by P.L.251-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-2012, SEC.7; P.L.58-2014, SEC.12; P.L.202-2017, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 25-15-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-15-8-4
Selling funeral goods or services; grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A practitioner who, when selling or offering to sell funeral goods or funeral services to a consumer, fails to:

(1) act compassionately;

(2) disclose prices related to arranging a funeral;

(3) answer questions, including telephone inquiries, accurately and to the reasonable satisfaction of the inquiring person;

(4) disclose that embalming human remains is not always required by law but may be desirable if viewing or visitation precedes disposition;

(5) explain which outer burial containers meet cemetery requirements, if any;

(6) explain requirements, including cremation requirements, for caskets and other alternative containers; or

(7) disclose whether the cash advance price of each:

(A) funeral goods or funeral service described by the practitioner as "cash advance", "accommodation", or "cash disbursement", or a similar term; and

(B) goods or service obtained from a third party and paid on behalf of the consumer by the funeral home licensee for which the practitioner is an agent;

is equal to the cost of the item to the funeral home selling it;

may be disciplined under IC 25-1-11.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.10; P.L.214-1993, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-20
Disciplinary proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Proceedings for disciplinary action against a holder of a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Indiana shall be had in accordance with IC 25-1-7 and IC 4-21.5.

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.17; Acts 1931, c.169, s.10; Acts 1935, c.90, s.8; Acts 1963, c.151, s.11. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.20; P.L.169-1985, SEC.55; P.L.7-1987, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 25-1-10.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 10.3 / Section 25-1-10.3-5
"Practitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, except as provided in subsection (b), "practitioner" means an individual who holds a license issued by a board described in IC 25-0.5-11, including a certificate of registration issued under IC 25-20.

(b) The term does not include a veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.

As added by P.L.128-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-33.5-3-2
Home state; multiple state licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A psychologist may hold more than one (1) compact state license at a time.

(b) If the psychologist is licensed in more than one (1) compact state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered, as authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of the compact.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-36.5-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-36.5-1-11
Denial of registration for default
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. No certificate of registration shall be issued to any person who is in default to the people of the State of Indiana for moneys due under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.190, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.6-4-3
Credit subject to evaluation and approval by board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Credit toward the experience and education requirements described in this chapter is subject to evaluation and approval by the board.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-20.7-2-3
Exemption from article
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article does not apply to a person who:

(1) does not profess to be a registered interior designer; and

(2) is:

(A) an architect registered under IC 25-4; or

(B) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.1-1-4
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Board" means the Indiana board of accountancy established by IC 25-2.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27.5-1-3
Prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article does not grant authority to a physician assistant to function independently of a physician's supervision.

As added by P.L.90-2007, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-17
Mental health diagnosis evaluation; requirements; documentation
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies if an individual licensed under this chapter performs an evaluation to determine a mental health diagnosis of a patient and determines that the patient either:

(1) has not seen:

(A) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;

(B) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23; or

(C) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5;

within the previous twelve (12) months; or

(2) may have a physical condition that requires medical attention.

(b) The individual performing the evaluation shall do the following:

(1) Advise the patient to schedule, and offer to assist the patient with the scheduling of, a physical examination at the earliest opportunity with:

(A) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;

(B) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23; or

(C) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.

(2) Provide the patient with a list of practitioners specified in subdivision (1) that the patient may contact to schedule a physical examination, including the:

(A) name;

(B) address; and

(C) telephone number;

of the practitioners.

(3) Coordinate patient care as appropriate with the practitioner who is providing physical medical care to the patient, unless the patient has declined to consent to the coordination of care.

(c) An individual performing the evaluation shall document all actions taken under subsection (b) in the patient's medical record.

As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-14
Home inspectors licensing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The home inspectors licensing board (IC 25-20.2-3-1) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-2.1-5-3
Form and time for application; grant or denial; temporary permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An application for a permit must be made:

(1) in a form; and

(2) in the case of an application for renewal, between the dates the board specifies.

(b) The board shall grant or deny an application within ninety (90) days after the application is properly filed.

(c) When the applicant seeks the opportunity to show that issuance or renewal of a permit was mistakenly denied, or when the board is not able to determine whether a permit should be granted or denied, the board may issue to the applicant a temporary permit that expires ninety (90) days after issuance or when the board determines whether to issue or renew the permit.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.128-2001, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-22.5-5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.247-1985, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.185-1993, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-10
Completion of approved education requirement; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Except for an individual who has been granted an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10, an individual who is licensed as a real estate broker under IC 25-34.1-3-4.1 must complete the approved education requirement each year.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-29-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-29-9-1
Unauthorized practice of podiatric medicine; other violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person that knowingly engages or aids and abets another person, in the practice of podiatric medicine without a license issued under this article commits unauthorized practice of podiatric medicine, a Level 6 felony.

(b) A person who otherwise violates this article commits a Class C misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.291.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-21.5-9-2
Plats; approval or acceptance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A plat showing streets, lots, blocks, or any subdivision of land in Indiana may not be:

(1) approved by a county planning or zoning authority; or

(2) accepted for transfer or recording by a county auditor or recorder;

that has not been prepared or certified and sealed by the responsible professional surveyor.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.20; P.L.57-2013, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-4
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.48-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-42.5-15-3
Inconsistent member state's law
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-33.5-12-6
Dispute resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Upon request by a compact state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes that arise concerning the compact among compact states and between compact and noncompact states.

(b) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes that arise before the commission.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-1-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1931, c.124, s.5. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-21.8-3-2
Duties of the licensing agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The licensing agency shall do the following:

(1) Carry out the administrative functions of the board.

(2) Provide necessary personnel to carry out the duties of this article.

(3) Receive and account for all fees required under this article.

(4) Deposit fees collected with the treasurer of state for deposit in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-42.5-15-5
Agreements between commission and member states
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. All permissible agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-2.1-12-5
Firm use of title "CPA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A firm may not provide attest services or use the title or designation "certified public accountant", the abbreviation "CPA", or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the firm is composed of certified public accountants, unless:

(1) the firm holds a valid permit issued under IC 25-2.1-5; and

(2) ownership of the firm meets the requirements of this article and the rules adopted by the board.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.128-2001, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-31.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-31.2
Administration of immunizations; emergency immunizations; immunization data
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.2. (a) A pharmacist may administer an immunization to an individual under a drug order or prescription.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), a pharmacist may administer immunizations for the following to a group of individuals under a drug order, under a prescription, or according to a protocol approved by a physician:

(1) Influenza.

(2) Shingles (herpes zoster).

(3) Pneumonia.

(4) Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (whooping cough).

(5) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

(6) Meningitis.

(7) Measles, mumps, and rubella.

(8) Varicella.

(9) Hepatitis A.

(10) Hepatitis B.

(11) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).

(12) Coronavirus disease.

(c) A pharmacist may administer an immunization under subsection (b) if the following requirements are met:

(1) The physician specifies in the drug order, prescription, or protocol the group of individuals to whom the immunization may be administered.

(2) The physician who writes the drug order, prescription, or protocol is licensed and actively practicing with a medical office in Indiana and not employed by a pharmacy.

(3) The pharmacist who administers the immunization is responsible for notifying, not later than fourteen (14) days after the pharmacist administers the immunization, the physician who authorized the immunization and the individual's primary care physician that the individual received the immunization.

(4) If the physician uses a protocol, the protocol may apply only to an individual or group of individuals who:

(A) except as provided in clause (B), are at least eleven (11) years of age; or

(B) for the pneumonia immunization under subsection (b)(3), are at least fifty (50) years of age.

(5) Before administering an immunization to an individual according to a protocol approved by a physician, the pharmacist must receive the consent of one (1) of the following:

(A) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eleven (11) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or legal guardian of the individual.

(B) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age but has a legal guardian, the legal guardian of the individual.

(C) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age but has no legal guardian, the individual.

A parent or legal guardian who is required to give consent under this subdivision must be present at the time of immunization.

(d) If the Indiana department of health or the department of homeland security determines that an emergency exists, subject to IC 16-41-9-1.7(a)(2), a pharmacist may administer any immunization in accordance with:

(1) the requirements of subsection (c)(1) through (c)(3); and

(2) any instructions in the emergency determination.

(e) A pharmacist or pharmacist's designee shall provide immunization data to the immunization data registry (IC 16-38-5) in a manner prescribed by the Indiana department of health unless:

(1) the individual receiving the immunization;

(2) the parent of the individual receiving the immunization, if the individual receiving the immunization is less than eighteen (18) years of age; or

(3) the legal guardian of the individual receiving the immunization, if a legal guardian has been appointed;

has completed and filed with the pharmacist or pharmacist's designee a written immunization data exemption form, as provided in IC 16-38-5-2.

(f) If an immunization is administered under a protocol, then the name, license number, and contact information of the physician who wrote the protocol must be posted in the location where the immunization is administered. A copy of the protocol must be available for inspection by the individual receiving the immunization.

(g) A pharmacist may administer an immunization that is provided according to a standing order, prescription, or protocol issued under this section or IC 16-19-4-11 by the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber. If a pharmacist has received a protocol to administer an immunization from a physician and that specific immunization is covered by a standing order, prescription, or protocol issued by the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority, the pharmacist must administer the immunization according to the standing order, prescription, or protocol issued by the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority.

As added by P.L.94-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.109; P.L.113-2013, SEC.1; P.L.96-2017, SEC.5; P.L.202-2017, SEC.11; P.L.207-2021, SEC.36; P.L.56-2023, SEC.239.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-17.6-9-3
Administrative law judge as ultimate authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An administrative law judge appointed under this chapter is the ultimate authority for the board under IC 4-21.5-5.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-23.4-8-1
Hospital liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A hospital licensed under IC 16-21 may not be held jointly or severally liable for the acts or omissions of a certified direct entry midwife.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-11
State board of funeral and cemetery service
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The state board of funeral and cemetery service (IC 25-15-9) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-13
Committee of hearing aid dealer examiners
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The committee of hearing aid dealer examiners (IC 25-20-1-1.5) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-27.5-4-7
Retirement from practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An individual who is licensed under this chapter shall notify the committee in writing when the individual retires from practice.

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

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

(2) release the individual from further payment of renewal fees.

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-9
Duration of license; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued by the board is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.

(b) An individual may renew a license by:

(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and

(2) completing not less than twenty (20) hours of continuing education per licensure year.

(c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a license, the license becomes invalid.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.52; P.L.177-2015, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 25-43-10-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-43-10-14
Revising a previously adopted rule; notice; opportunity to challenge
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2.1-2-14
Actions and proceedings; judicial powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The board may:

(1) sue and be sued in the board's name as an agency of the state;

(2) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents;

(3) administer oaths; and

(4) take testimony and receive evidence concerning matters under the board's jurisdiction.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-0.5-2-15
Optometrists
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. IC 25-1-2-2.1 applies to licenses held by optometrists.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-42.5-3-1
State participation requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To participate in the compact, a state must currently meet the following requirements:

(1) License and regulate licensed professional counselors.

(2) Require licensees to pass a nationally recognized exam approved by the commission.

(3) Require licensees to have a sixty (60) semester hour or ninety (90) quarter hour master's degree in counseling or sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of graduate course work, including the following topic areas:

(A) Professional counseling orientation and ethical practice.

(B) Social and cultural diversity.

(C) Human growth and development.

(D) Career development.

(E) Counseling and helping relationships.

(F) Group counseling and group work.

(G) Diagnosis and treatment.

(H) Assessment and testing.

(I) Research and program evaluation.

(J) Other areas as determined by the commission.

(4) Require licensees to complete a supervised postgraduate professional experience as defined by the commission.

(5) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-7
"Disposition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Disposition" means:

(1) interment of human remains in the earth in an established cemetery;

(2) interment of human remains in a mausoleum or columbarium;

(3) disposal of cremated human remains on the property of a consenting owner, on uninhabited public land, or on a waterway;

(4) burial of human remains at sea;

(5) delivery of human remains within the jurisdiction of the anatomical education program (IC 21-44-2) to a school, college, or physician entitled by law to receive the human remains for the promotion of science and art of medicine or dentistry; or

(6) other final disposal of human remains.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.238-1987, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.320.
Ind. Code § 25-1-21-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 21 / Section 25-1-21-5
Requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other law, subject to section 11 of this chapter, a board shall issue a license or certificate to an applicant to allow the individual to practice the applicant's occupation in Indiana if, upon application to the board, the applicant satisfies the following conditions:

(1) Holds a current license or certificate from another state or jurisdiction; and

(A) that state's or jurisdiction's requirements for a license or certificate are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements for a license or certificate of the board from which the applicant is seeking licensure or certification; or

(B) when the person was licensed or certified by another state:

(i) there were minimum education requirements in the other state;

(ii) if there were applicable work experience and clinical supervision requirements in effect, the person met those requirements in order to be licensed or certified in that state; and

(iii) if required by the other state, the person previously passed an examination required for the license or certification.

(2) Has not committed any act in any state or jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, registration, or permit to practice that occupation in Indiana at the time the act was committed.

(3) Does not have a complaint or an investigation pending before the regulating agency in another state or jurisdiction that relates to unprofessional conduct.

(4) Is in good standing and has not been disciplined by the agency that has authority to issue the license or certification.

(5) Submits a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, the following:

(A) The individual is in good standing in all states and jurisdictions in which the individual holds a license or certificate for the occupation applied for.

(B) The individual has not had a license, certificate, registration, or permit revoked and has not voluntarily surrendered a license, certificate, registration, or permit in another state or jurisdiction while under investigation for unprofessional conduct.

(C) The individual has not had discipline imposed by the regulating agency for the occupation in another state or jurisdiction.

(D) The individual does not have a complaint or an investigation pending before the regulating agency in another state or jurisdiction that relates to unprofessional conduct.

(6) If a law regulating the applicant's occupation requires the board to administer an examination on the relevant laws of Indiana, the board may require the applicant to take and pass an examination specific to the laws of Indiana.

(7) Pays any fees required by the board for which the applicant is seeking licensure or certification.

As added by P.L.149-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.148-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-9
"Compact state"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Compact state" means a state, the District of Columbia, or a United States territory that has enacted the compact set forth in this article and has not withdrawn under IC 25-33.5-13 or been terminated under IC 25-33.5-12.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-33.5-12-1
Compact enforcement; compact standing as statutory law; judicial notice; service of process; intervention
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each compact state shall enforce the compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent.

(b) The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated under the compact shall have standing as statutory law.

(c) All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compact state pertaining to the subject matter of the compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the commission.

(d) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-33.5-14-1
Liberal construction; severability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the compact. If the compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any state member of the compact, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-37.5-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37.5-1-7
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A valuable metal dealer who fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class A infraction. In addition, the valuable metal dealer may be subject to a criminal penalty under IC 35-43-4-3.3.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2566; P.L.145-1990, SEC.5; P.L.224-2013, SEC.9; P.L.70-2021, SEC.2; P.L.142-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual described in this chapter who is applying for, or will be applying for, an initial license or an initial certificate.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-22.5-2-7
Board duties; adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall do the following:

(1) Adopt rules and forms necessary to implement this article that concern, but are not limited to, the following areas:

(A) Qualification by education, residence, citizenship, training, and character for admission to an examination for licensure or by endorsement for licensure.

(B) The examination for licensure.

(C) The license or permit.

(D) Fees for examination, permit, licensure, and registration.

(E) Reinstatement of licenses and permits.

(F) Payment of costs in disciplinary proceedings conducted by the board.

(2) Administer oaths in matters relating to the discharge of the board's official duties.

(3) Enforce this article and assign to the personnel of the agency duties as may be necessary in the discharge of the board's duty.

(4) Maintain, through the agency, full and complete records of all applicants for licensure or permit and of all licenses and permits issued.

(5) Make available, upon request, the complete schedule of minimum requirements for licensure or permit.

(6) Issue, at the board's discretion, a temporary permit to an applicant for the interim from the date of application until the next regular meeting of the board.

(7) Issue an unlimited license, a limited license, or a temporary medical permit, depending upon the qualifications of the applicant, to any applicant who successfully fulfills all of the requirements of this article.

(8) Adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of medicine, osteopathic medicine, or any other form of practice regulated by a limited license or permit issued under this article.

(9) Adopt rules regarding the appropriate prescribing of Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substances for the purpose of weight reduction or to control obesity.

(10) Adopt rules establishing standards for office based procedures that require moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia.

(11) Adopt rules or protocol establishing the following:

(A) An education program to be used to educate women concerning breast density, including breast density classifications set forth in IC 25-22.5-13.2-1.

(B) Standards for providing an annual screening or diagnostic test for a woman who is at least forty (40) years of age whose breast and connective tissue in comparison to fat in the breast is determined to be dense.

(12) Adopt rules establishing standards and protocols for the prescribing of controlled substances.

(13) Adopt rules as set forth in IC 25-23.4 concerning the certification of certified direct entry midwives.

(14) In consultation with the Indiana department of health and the office of the secretary of family and social services, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 or protocols concerning the following for providers that are providing office based opioid treatment:

(A) Requirements of a treatment agreement (as described in IC 12-23-20-2) concerning the proper referral and treatment of mental health and substance use.

(B) Parameters around the frequency and types of visits required for the periodic scheduled visits required by IC 12-23-20-2.

(C) Conditions on when the following should be ordered or performed:

(i) A urine toxicology screening.

(ii) HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing.

(D) Required documentation in a patient's medical record when buprenorphine is prescribed over a specified dosage.

(15) Adopt rules as set forth in IC 25-14.5 concerning the certification of certified dietitians.

(16) Adopt rules and establish fees as set forth in IC 25-8.5-2-6 concerning the licensure of behavior analysts.

(17) Administer the interstate medical licensure compact under IC 25-22.5-16, including appointing members to the interstate medical licensure compact commission and adopting any rules necessary to administer the compact.

(b) The board may adopt rules that establish:

(1) certification requirements for child death pathologists;

(2) an annual training program for child death pathologists under IC 16-35-7-3(b)(2); and

(3) a process to certify a qualified child death pathologist.

(c) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing guidelines for the practice of telehealth in Indiana. Adoption of rules under this subsection may not delay the implementation and provision of telehealth services by a provider under IC 25-1-9.5.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.154; P.L.247-1985, SEC.7; P.L.177-1997, SEC.2; P.L.18-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.447; P.L.225-2007, SEC.3; P.L.126-2013, SEC.2; P.L.185-2013, SEC.2; P.L.232-2013, SEC.16; P.L.78-2016, SEC.3; P.L.211-2019, SEC.36; P.L.213-2019, SEC.2; P.L.249-2019, SEC.98; P.L.85-2021, SEC.26; P.L.137-2021, SEC.31; P.L.212-2021, SEC.12; P.L.60-2022, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.233; P.L.3-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-8-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-8-6-1
Authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board may license a person to be an instructor.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.236-1995, SEC.9; P.L.197-2007, SEC.34; P.L.170-2013, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 25-20.2-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.2 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-20.2-2-4
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Board" refers to the home inspectors licensing board established by IC 25-20.2-3-1.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-40 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-40
State board of massage therapy
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the state board of massage therapy.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-20
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The Indiana optometry board (IC 25-24) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-20.7-5-2
Person allowed to practice interior design
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article does not prevent a person from practicing interior design if the person does not use a title or designation under this chapter.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-8
Nonstructural or nonseismic
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Nonstructural or nonseismic" means interior elements or components that:

(1) are not load bearing or do not assist in the seismic design of a building;

(2) do not require design computations for the structure of a building; and

(3) do not include the structural frame system supporting a building.

The term includes ceiling and partition systems that employ normal and typical bracing conventions and are not part of the structural integrity of the building.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-8-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-8-14-6
Practice or attending school while diseased; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who:

(1) is a cosmetologist, a manicurist, an electrologist, an esthetician, a barber, or an instructor; and

(2) knowingly performs any act authorized by a license issued under this article while the person has an infectious, a contagious, or a communicable disease that has been epidemiologically demonstrated to be transmitted through casual contact;

commits a Class C infraction.

(b) A person who knowingly attends a beauty culture school as a student while the person has an infectious, a contagious, or a communicable disease that has been epidemiologically demonstrated to be transmitted through casual contact commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.41; P.L.214-1993, SEC.41; P.L.84-2010, SEC.54; P.L.170-2013, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-17.6-3-11
Survey; offices and staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The survey shall:

(1) establish and maintain necessary offices in Indiana;

(2) employ staff as necessary, including staff for the board; and

(3) prescribe the duties and compensation of all staff employed under subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-13.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-13.4
"State board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.4. "State board" refers to the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-39-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-39-5-7
Failure to register
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A plumber who installs a well without first registering with the department under IC 25-39-1.5-4 commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.120-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-42-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-42-7-12
Immunity; exception; duty to defend; indemnity
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The administrators, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission are immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property, personal injury, or another civil liability caused by or arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities.

(b) Subsection (a) does not protect an administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct of that person.

(c) The commission shall defend an administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission in a civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities.

(d) Subsection (c) does not do the following:

(1) Prohibit the administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission from retaining that person's own counsel.

(2) Require the commission to defend the administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission if the actual or alleged act, error, or omission resulted from that person's intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct.

(e) The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless an administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities.

(f) Subsection (e) does not require the commission to indemnify or hold harmless an administrator, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission if, the actual or alleged act, error, or omission resulted from the intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct of that person.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-42.5-11-2
Rulemaking; effect of commission exceeding scope of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-34.5-3-4
Examination requirement for practice by health care nonprofessional
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in IC 25-34.5-2-6.4(a), an individual who is not licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional may perform a respiratory care practice only when the individual passes an examination covering the practice that is offered by a testing body approved by the committee.

As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-24
Evidence of practice of dentistry; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The announcing to the public in any manner of intent to maintain, directly or indirectly, an office or place of business for the practice of dentistry, or the use of any professional degree, title, or designation, personal or otherwise, or a sign, card, circular, device, picture, or advertisement that might impress the public that the office is used for the practice of dentistry is prima facie evidence of engaging in the practice of dentistry. Nothing in this section may be construed to interfere with sales of dental equipment or materials by established, bona fide dealers or with the renting or leasing of real estate or dental equipment by the actual owner thereof or his agent.

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.20a; Acts 1943, c.308, s.3. As amended by P.L.155-1988, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.5-2-8
Per diem, travel, and other expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel 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 budget agency.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-31.5-3-2
Determination of costs; adjustment of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each year the board shall:

(1) determine the cost incurred in administering the program for the registration of soil scientists under this article; and

(2) if necessary, adjust the amount of the:

(A) registration fee charged under IC 25-31.5-4-10; and

(B) renewal fee charged under IC 25-31.5-6-3;

to ensure that the program is self-supporting.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-34.1-7-11
Subrogation
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. When the commission has ordered and caused payment to be made from the real estate recovery fund to a judgment creditor, the commission is subrogated to the rights of the judgment creditor with respect to the amount paid.

As added by P.L.255-1987, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.134-2013, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-12.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 25-22.5-12.5-8
Discipline
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An individual licensed or certified under this title who violates this chapter is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.136-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-1-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-22.5-1-1.2
Additional definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. As used in this article:

"Nursing school" includes a hospital nursing school, a nursing program, and a nursing department of a postsecondary educational institution. This shall include two (2), three (3), and four (4) year programs of nursing education.

"Shortage area" is an area in which there is a less than adequate supply of physicians or nurses relative to the need for nursing or physician services.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.227, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.247-1985, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-21
Transfer of ownership or location of pharmacies
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A pharmacy permit is not transferable as to location or ownership.

(b) Not later than ten (10) days after the change of ownership of a pharmacy, an application shall be submitted for transfer of ownership accompanied by a signed and dated certificate of sale. The original permit remains valid until a new permit is issued or the application is rejected by the board. Not later than ten (10) days after notice of the board's action, the old permit is void and must be returned immediately by the new owner.

(c) If the holder of a pharmacy permit desires to change the location of the pharmacy, he shall file an application on a form provided by the board for a permit for the new location.

(d) All applications for transfers of ownership or location of a pharmacy must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-0.5-12-2
Indiana board of accountancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Indiana board of accountancy (IC 25-2.1-2-1) is a board under IC 25-1-11.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-2.1-13-4
Evidence of single acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In any action brought under this chapter or IC 25-2.1-10, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this article is sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order, or conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-21.5-4-1
Persons required to register
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For the purpose of safeguarding life, health, and property, a person must be registered or exempted as a professional surveyor to do the following:

(1) Practice or offer to practice surveying in Indiana.

(2) Advertise or use a title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a professional surveyor.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-27.5-2-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.12; P.L.3-2008, SEC.190; P.L.197-2011, SEC.118; P.L.102-2013, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.247-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-29
Necessity of plans or specifications prepared by registered architect
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. 29. (a) Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the state of Indiana, nor any board, department or agency thereof, nor any county, city, town, township, school corporations, or other political subdivision of this state shall engage in the construction, alteration, or maintenance of any public building or public work involving the practice of architecture for which plans, specifications and estimates have not been prepared, certified, and sealed by, and the construction, alteration, or maintenance executed under the direct supervision of an architect, which architect shall be the holder in good standing of a certificate of registration from the board of registration for architects and landscape architects entitling him to practice architecture in this state.

(b) No official of this state, nor of any city, town, county, township, or school corporation thereof, charged with the enforcement of any law, ordinance, or rule relating to the construction or alteration of buildings or structures, shall use or accept or approve any plans or specifications that have not been prepared by, or under the supervision of, and certified by a registered architect. This subsection shall not apply if such plans or specifications have been prepared by, or under the supervision of and certified by a professional engineer who is registered under the laws of the state of Indiana. This subsection shall not apply to the construction or alteration of any building or structures specifically exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission or specifically exempted from the fire prevention and building safety commission requirements for preparation of such plans and specifications by registered architects or registered engineers. This section shall not be construed as to abridge, or otherwise affect, the powers of the fire prevention and building safety commission, or any other state board or department, to issue rules governing the safety of buildings or structures.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.29; Acts 1961, c.331, s.10; Acts 1969, c.380, s.3. As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.119; P.L.1-2001, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-26-24-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 24 / Section 25-26-24-8
"Interoperability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "interoperability" refers to the INSPECT program electronically sharing reported information with another state concerning the dispensing of a controlled substance:

(1) to a recipient who resides in the other state; or

(2) prescribed by a practitioner whose principal place of business is located in another state.

As added by P.L.51-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-1-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-1-11-16
Consistency of sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The board shall seek to achieve consistency in the application of sanctions authorized in this chapter. Significant departures from prior decisions involving similar conduct must be explained in the board's findings or orders.

As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-4
Persons and practices not affected
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Nothing in this article shall be construed as preventing or restricting the following:

(1) A physician or surgeon from engaging in the practice of medicine in this state, or a person under the supervision and control of a physician or surgeon from conducting hearing testing, provided such a person is not called an audiologist.

(2) Any hearing aid dealer from:

(A) engaging in the testing of hearing and other practices and procedures necessary for the business for which the dealer is registered in this state under IC 25-20-1; and

(B) using the title hearing aid specialist or any similar title or description of service.

(3) Any person licensed or registered in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed or registered.

(4) A person employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by the government of the United States, if such person performs speech-language pathology or audiology services solely within the confines or under the jurisdiction of the governmental organization by which the person is employed. However, such person may, without obtaining a license under this article, consult with or disseminate the person's research findings and other scientific information to speech-language pathologists and audiologists outside the jurisdiction of the organization by which the person is employed. Such person may also offer instruction and lectures to the public without being licensed under this article. Such person may additionally elect to be subject to this article.

(5) The activities and services of persons pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at a postsecondary educational institution, if:

(A) such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study;

(B) such person is designated speech-language pathology or audiology intern, speech-language pathology or audiology trainee, or by other such titles clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the person's level of training; and

(C) the person works only under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under this article.

(6) The activities and services of persons fulfilling the clinical experience requirement of section 5(2)(B)(ii) or 6(3)(B) of this chapter, if such activities and services constitute a part of the experience required for that section's fulfillment.

(7) The performance of pure tone air conduction testing by an industrial audiometric technician, as defined by federal law, who is working in an industrial hearing conservation program directed by a physician or an audiologist.

(8) The performance of speech-language pathology or audiology services in this state by any person not a resident of this state who is not licensed under this article, if such services are performed:

(A) under IC 25-35.6-5; or

(B) for no more than five (5) days in any calendar year and in cooperation with a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under this article, and if such person meets the qualifications and requirements for application for licensure described in section 5(1) and 5(2) or 6(1) and 6(2) of this chapter.

However, a person not a resident of this state who is not licensed under this article or practicing under IC 25-35.6-5, but who is licensed under the law of another state which has established licensure requirements at least equivalent to those established by section 5 or 6 of this chapter or who is the holder of a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology or audiology or its equivalent issued by a nationally recognized association for speech-language or hearing, may offer speech-language pathology or audiology services in this state for no more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any calendar year, if such services are performed in cooperation with a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under this article.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-1985, SEC.1; P.L.149-1987, SEC.106; P.L.212-2005, SEC.64; P.L.2-2007, SEC.348; P.L.216-2021, SEC.50; P.L.149-2022, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-8-2-9.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-8-2-9.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.184-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.170-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-8
Continuing education credit requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A dentist must complete at least twenty (20) credit hours in continuing education courses each license period. At least half of the required minimum credit hours must be from live presentations or live workshops.

(b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only toward the credit hour requirement for the license period during which the credit hours are earned.

(c) During a license period, a dentist may not earn more than five (5) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for continuing education courses that relate specifically to the area of practice management.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-4
Duties of attorney general; injunction; use of investigative fund
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. The board shall be entitled to the services of the attorney general in connection with any of the business of the board. The board shall have the power to administer oaths and take testimony and proofs concerning any matter which may come within its jurisdiction. The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any county, the board, or a citizen of a county wherein any person, not herein exempted, shall engage in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, as herein defined, without first having obtained a certificate of registration, or without first having renewed an expired certificate of registration, so to practice, may, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of this state governing injunctions, maintain an action, in the name of the state of Indiana, to enjoin such person from engaging in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, as herein defined, until a certificate of registration is secured, or renewed, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person who has been so enjoined and who violates the injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. The injunction shall not relieve such person so practicing architecture or landscape architecture without a certificate of registration, or without first having renewed an expired certificate of registration, from a criminal prosecution therefor, as is provided by this chapter, but such remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any remedy provided for herein for the criminal prosecution of such offender. In charging any person in a complaint for an injunction, or in an affidavit, information or indictment, with the violation of the provisions of this chapter, by practicing architecture or landscape architecture without a certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired certificate of registration, it shall be sufficient to charge that the person did upon a certain day and in a certain county engage in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, without having a certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired certificate of registration, to so practice, without averring any further or more particular facts concerning the same. The attorney general and the Indiana professional licensing agency may use the registered architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter to hire investigators and other employees to enforce the provisions of this article and to investigate and prosecute violations of this article.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.4; Acts 1935, c.252, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.10; P.L.82-2000, SEC.9; P.L.194-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-35.6-3-3
Waiver of examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board shall issue a license in speech-language pathology or audiology to any applicant who:

(1) presents proof of:

(A) current licensure in speech-language pathology or audiology in another state, including the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States, under professional standards that the board considers to be at least equivalent to those set forth in this article at the time that the license was issued in the other state or territory; or

(B) practice as a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist under the authority and supervision of an agency of the federal government; and

(2) meets any other requirements that the board establishes by rule.

(b) The board may waive the examination and grant licensure to any person certified as clinically competent by a nationally recognized association for speech-language and hearing in the area for which such person is applying for licensure.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.123; P.L.250-1985, SEC.7; P.L.149-1987, SEC.113; P.L.212-2005, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1.3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 25-30-1.3-8
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person must apply for a license as a security guard agency by submitting the following to the board:

(1) An application as described under subsection (b) and in a form prescribed by the board.

(2) A licensing fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8.

(b) The application for licensure as a security guard agency must include the following:

(1) The full name and business address, including street address, of the applicant.

(2) The name under which the applicant intends to do business as a security guard agency.

(3) The full name and residential address of each of the security guard agency's members, partners, officers, directors, and managers.

(4) Proof of insurance required under section 16 of this chapter.

(5) Other information, evidence, statements, or documents required by the board.

As added by P.L.185-2007, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-42-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-42-7-11
Payment of expenses; annual assessment; annual audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of the commission's establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.

(b) The commission may also levy on and collect an annual assessment from each party state to cover the cost of the commission's operations, activities, and staff in the commission's annual budget as approved each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount, if any, must be allocated based on a formula determined by the commission by promulgation of a rule that is binding on all party states.

(c) The commission shall not:

(1) incur an obligation of any kind before securing funds adequate to meet the obligation; or

(2) pledge the credit of any party state, except by and with the authority of, the party state.

(d) The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission are subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under the commission's bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission must be audited annually by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit must be included in and be part of the annual report of the commission.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-25 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-25
Prescriptions; numbering, filing, and inspection; refills; duration of validity; demise of practitioner or patient; resale or redistribution of returned medication; change to prescriptions; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) All original prescriptions, whether in written or electronic format, shall be numbered and maintained in numerical and chronological order, or in a manner approved by the board and accessible for at least two (2) years in the pharmacy. A prescription transmitted from a practitioner by means of communication other than writing must immediately be reduced to writing or recorded in an electronic format by the pharmacist. The files shall be open for inspection to any member of the board or the board's duly authorized agent or representative.

(b) A prescription may be electronically transmitted from the practitioner by computer or another electronic device to a pharmacy that is licensed under this article or any other state or territory. An electronic data intermediary that is approved by the board:

(1) may transmit the prescription information between the prescribing practitioner and the pharmacy;

(2) may archive copies of the electronic information related to the transmissions as necessary for auditing and security purposes; and

(3) must maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of all archived information as required by applicable state and federal laws.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a prescription for any drug, the label of which bears either the legend, "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription" or "Rx Only", may not be refilled without written, electronically transmitted, or oral authorization of a licensed practitioner.

(d) A prescription for any drug, the label of which bears either the legend, "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription" or "Rx Only", may be refilled by a pharmacist without the written, electronically transmitted, or oral authorization of a licensed practitioner if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The pharmacist has made every reasonable effort to contact the original prescribing practitioner or the practitioner's designee for consultation and authorization of the prescription refill.

(2) The pharmacist believes that, under the circumstances, failure to provide a refill would be seriously detrimental to the patient's health.

(3) The original prescription authorized a refill but a refill would otherwise be invalid for either of the following reasons:

(A) All of the authorized refills have been dispensed.

(B) The prescription has expired under subsection (h).

(4) The prescription for which the patient requests the refill was:

(A) originally filled at the pharmacy where the request for a refill is received and the prescription has not been transferred for refills to another pharmacy at any time; or

(B) filled at or transferred to another location of the same pharmacy or its affiliate owned by the same parent corporation if the pharmacy filling the prescription has full access to prescription and patient profile information that is simultaneously and continuously updated on the parent corporation's information system.

(5) The drug is prescribed for continuous and uninterrupted use and the pharmacist determines that the drug is being taken properly in accordance with IC 25-26-16.

(6) The pharmacist shall document the following information regarding the refill:

(A) The information required for any refill dispensed under subsection (e).

(B) The dates and times that the pharmacist attempted to contact the prescribing practitioner or the practitioner's designee for consultation and authorization of the prescription refill.

(C) The fact that the pharmacist dispensed the refill without the authorization of a licensed practitioner.

(7) The pharmacist notifies the original prescribing practitioner of the refill and the reason for the refill by the practitioner's next business day after the refill has been made by the pharmacist.

(8) Any pharmacist initiated refill under this subsection may not be for more than the quantity on the most recent fill or a thirty (30) day supply, whichever is less.

(9) Not more than one (1) pharmacist initiated refill is dispensed under this subsection for a single prescription in a six (6) month period.

(10) The drug prescribed is not a controlled substance.

A pharmacist may not refill a prescription under this subsection if the practitioner has designated on the prescription form the words "No Emergency Refill".

(e) When refilling a prescription, the refill record shall include:

(1) the date of the refill;

(2) the quantity dispensed if other than the original quantity; and

(3) the dispenser's identity on:

(A) the original prescription form; or

(B) another board approved, uniformly maintained, readily retrievable record.

(f) The original prescription form or the other board approved record described in subsection (e) must indicate by the number of the original prescription the following information:

(1) The name and dosage form of the drug.

(2) The date of each refill.

(3) The quantity dispensed.

(4) The identity of the pharmacist who dispensed the refill.

(5) The total number of refills for that prescription.

(g) This subsection does not apply:

(1) unless a patient requests a prescription drug supply of more than thirty (30) days;

(2) to the dispensing of a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7); or

(3) if a prescriber indicates on the prescription that the quantity of the prescription may not be changed.

A pharmacist may dispense, upon request of the patient, personal or legal representative of the patient, or guardian of the patient, not more than a ninety (90) day supply of medication if the patient has completed an initial thirty (30) day supply of the drug therapy and the prescription, including any refills, allows a pharmacist to dispense at least a ninety (90) day supply of the medication. However, a pharmacist shall comply with state and federal laws and regulations concerning the dispensing limitations concerning a prescription drug. The pharmacist shall inform the customer concerning whether the additional supply of the prescription will be covered under the patient's insurance, if applicable.

(h) A prescription is valid for not more than one (1) year after the original date of issue.

(i) A pharmacist may not knowingly dispense a prescription after the demise of the practitioner, unless in the pharmacist's professional judgment it is in the best interest of the patient's health.

(j) A pharmacist may not knowingly dispense a prescription after the demise of the patient.

(k) A pharmacist or a pharmacy shall not resell, reuse, or redistribute a medication that is returned to the pharmacy after being dispensed unless the medication:

(1) was dispensed to an individual:

(A) residing in an institutional facility (as defined in 856 IAC 1-28.1-1(6));

(B) in a hospice program under IC 16-25; or

(C) in a county jail or department of correction facility;

(2) was properly stored and securely maintained according to sound pharmacy practices;

(3) is returned unopened and:

(A) was dispensed in the manufacturer's original:

(i) bulk, multiple dose container with an unbroken tamper resistant seal; or

(ii) unit dose package; or

(B) was packaged by the dispensing pharmacy in a:

(i) multiple dose blister container; or

(ii) unit dose package;

(4) was dispensed by the same pharmacy as the pharmacy accepting the return;

(5) is not expired; and

(6) is not a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7), unless the pharmacy holds a Category II permit (as described in section 17 of this chapter).

(l) A pharmacist or a pharmacy shall not resell, reuse, or redistribute medical devices or medical supplies used for prescription drug therapy that have been returned to the pharmacy after being dispensed unless the medical devices or medical supplies:

(1) were dispensed to an individual in a county jail or department of correction facility;

(2) are not expired; and

(3) are returned unopened and in the original sealed packaging.

(m) A pharmacist may use the pharmacist's professional judgment as to whether to accept medication for return under this section.

(n) This subsection does not apply to a controlled substance, compounded drug, or biological product, or if the prescriber has indicated adaptation of a prescription is not permitted. A pharmacist, acting in good faith, exercising reasonable care, and obtaining patient consent, may do the following:

(1) Change the quantity of a medication prescribed if:

(A) the prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available;

(B) the change in quantity is related to a change in dosage form; or

(C) the change in quantity reflects the intended day supply.

(2) Change the dosage form of the prescription if it is in the best interest of patient care, if the prescriber's directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of drug dispensed as prescribed.

(3) Complete missing information on a prescription if there is sufficient evidence to support the change.

(4) Extend a maintenance drug for the limited quantity necessary to coordinate a patient's refills in a medication synchronization program.

A pharmacist who adapts a prescription in accordance with this subsection must document the adaptation in the patient's record.

(o) A pharmacist who violates subsection (d) commits a Class A infraction.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.239-1989, SEC.1; P.L.33-1993, SEC.46; P.L.188-1995, SEC.6; P.L.187-1999, SEC.5; P.L.270-2001, SEC.4; P.L.288-2001, SEC.4; P.L.1-2002, SEC.98; P.L.182-2003, SEC.4; P.L.97-2004, SEC.95; P.L.75-2004, SEC.2; P.L.204-2005, SEC.16; P.L.174-2011, SEC.4; P.L.152-2012, SEC.13; P.L.159-2012, SEC.6; P.L.13-2013, SEC.69; P.L.202-2017, SEC.10; P.L.247-2019, SEC.3; P.L.186-2025, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-8.5-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 25-23.6-8.5-9.5
Reciprocity for mental health counselors
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a mental health counselor, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, if the individual:

(1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction;

(2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested;

(3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and

(4) pays a fee.

As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-8-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-6.1-8-2.1
Reversion of excess funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. If the total amount in the auctioneer recovery fund (including principal and interest) exceeds five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000) at the end of a state fiscal year after the payment of all claims and expenses, the amount in excess of five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000) reverts to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.143-1990, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-22.5-2-2
Meetings and election of officers; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board shall have regular meetings called upon the request of the president or a majority of the board for the transaction of business as may properly come before it under this article. At the first meeting of the board in each calendar year, the board shall organize by the election of a president and any other officers considered necessary by the board. Four (4) members of the board constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum may transact business.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.247-1985, SEC.4; P.L.152-1988, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-20.2-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.2 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-20.2-8-6
Prove compliance in action to collect fee or other compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. In all actions for the collection of a fee or other compensation for performing home inspections, the party seeking relief must allege and prove that, at the time the cause of action arose, the party seeking relief was not in violation of section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-42-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-42-6-7
Expungement of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Information contributed to the coordinated licensure information system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the party state contributing that information must also be expunged from the coordinated licensure information system.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-28.5-2-1
Establishment of fund; investments; interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The plumbers recovery fund is established for:

(1) the purpose set out in this chapter; and

(2) carrying out the duties of the Indiana plumbing commission.

The fund shall be administered by the Indiana plumbing commission.

(b) 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 funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund, except as provided in section 2.2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.260-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-1990, SEC.5; P.L.112-2014, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-22.5-6-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.246, SEC.2. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-21.5-2-3
Term of service
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A member of the board serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-6.1-9-8
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An applicant for renewal must certify on the application that the applicant:

(1) has complied with the continuing education requirement;

(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 requirement but is seeking a waiver under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.238-1995, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-5
"Animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Animal" means any animal other than humans. The term includes:

(1) birds;

(2) fish;

(3) mammals; and

(4) reptiles;

wild or domestic.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.5-5-5
Examinations; times and places; subject areas
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The committee shall provide for examinations to be given at least two (2) times a year at times and places established by the board.

(b) The committee shall provide for examinations that test a person's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy, occupational therapy theory and procedures, and other subjects the committee considers useful to test a person's fitness to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-10.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-10.3
"Third party inspection provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.3. As used in this chapter, "third party inspection provider" means:

(1) a manufacturer;

(2) a wholesale drug distributor;

(3) a repackager;

(4) a dispenser; or

(5) an accreditation body approved by the board;

that conducts an inspection of a third party logistics provider under section 30 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.180-2018, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-29-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-29-2-9
Records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The agency shall keep a record of all licenses and applications for licensure. The record must contain all the facts in the application, including the action of the board on the application.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.60. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.471.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-19
Inspection of premises; recordkeeping
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A person authorized by the board may enter and inspect, during normal business hours, all open premises that appear to be used by a wholesale drug distributor.

(b) Wholesale drug distributors may keep records regarding purchase and sales transactions at a central location apart from the principal office of the wholesale drug distributor or the location where the drugs were stored and from which the drugs were shipped, if the records are made available for inspection within two (2) working days of a request by the board. The records may be kept in any form permissible under federal law applicable to legend recordkeeping.

As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-8
State board of dentistry
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The state board of dentistry (IC 25-14-1) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-5.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 25-1-5.5-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in the chapter:

(1) "Applicant" refers to a person who applies for a registration in the electronic registry of professions.

(2) "Executive director" refers to the executive director of the licensing agency appointed under IC 25-1-5-5.

(3) "Licensing agency" means the Indiana professional licensing agency created by IC 25-1-5-3.

(4) "Registrant" means an individual who is registered in the electronic registry of professions as:

(A) an individual state registered under IC 25-1-18 (before its repeal); or

(B) an interior designer under IC 25-20.7.

(5) "Registry" refers to the electronic registry of professions established by section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.240-2015, SEC.1; P.L.130-2018, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.6-4-2
Years of experience; credits toward
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In counting years of experience under section 1(2) of this chapter, the board may give one (1) year of credit each for a master's degree or doctoral degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-33.5-10-4
Commission meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-21.5-7-1
Issuance; certificate of registration for professional surveyors
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall issue a certificate of registration, upon the payment of the fee prescribed in this chapter, to an applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all requirements of this article.

(b) A certificate of registration for professional surveying must:

(1) authorize the practice of surveying;

(2) show the full name of the professional surveyor;

(3) bear a serial number and date; and

(4) be signed by each member and by the secretary under seal of the board.

(c) The issuance of a certificate by the board under this section is evidence that the named person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a professional surveyor from the date on the certificate until the certificate expires or is revoked.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.13; P.L.57-2013, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-1.1
Additional definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this chapter, "registered nurse" means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences.

(b) As used in this chapter, "registered nursing" means performance of services which include but are not limited to:

(1) assessing health conditions;

(2) deriving a nursing diagnosis;

(3) executing a nursing regimen through the selection, performance, and management of nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses;

(4) advocating the provision of health care services through collaboration with or referral to other health professionals;

(5) executing regimens delegated by a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine, a licensed dentist, a licensed chiropractor, a licensed optometrist, or a licensed podiatrist;

(6) teaching, administering, supervising, delegating, and evaluating nursing practice;

(7) delegating tasks which assist in implementing the nursing, medical, or dental regimen; or

(8) performing acts which are approved by the board or by the board in collaboration with the medical licensing board of Indiana.

(c) As used in this chapter, "assessing health conditions" means the collection of data through means such as interviews, observation, and inspection for the purpose of:

(1) deriving a nursing diagnosis;

(2) identifying the need for additional data collection by nursing personnel; and

(3) identifying the need for additional data collection by other health professionals.

(d) As used in this chapter, "nursing regimen" means preventive, restorative, maintenance, and promotion activities which include meeting or assisting with self-care needs, counseling, and teaching.

(e) As used in this chapter, "nursing diagnosis" means the identification of needs which are amenable to nursing regimen.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.158. Amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.64; P.L.181-2002, SEC.3; P.L.1-2007, SEC.170; P.L.134-2008, SEC.26; P.L.156-2020, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.7-2-7
"Manufactured home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Manufactured home" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-96(a). The term includes a mobile home (as defined in IC 9-13-2-103.2).

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.33; P.L.157-2026, SEC.220.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-11
Worker's compensation board of Indiana
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the worker's compensation board of Indiana.

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

Sec. 3. "Accredited college of veterinary medicine" means a veterinary college or division of a university or college that:

(1) offers the degree doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent;

(2) conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association; and

(3) is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or an accrediting agency that has been approved by the United States Department of Education or its successor.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-34.1-5-1
Approval and permit required for broker course
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. No person shall conduct, solicit or accept student enrollment for a broker course as prescribed in this chapter without:

(1) the approval of the course by the commission; and

(2) the issuance of a permit under section 15 of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.27; P.L.116-2015, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1.2 / Section 25-1-1.2-3
"Bureau" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" means the child support bureau established by IC 31-25-3-1.

As added by P.L.133-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-22.5-4-2
Procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If any applicant fails to satisfactorily pass the examination for licensure, the applicant is entitled to take not more than two (2) subsequent examinations at other examination periods within nineteen (19) months from the date of the first examination upon the payment of an additional examination fee each time. The board may establish additional requirements under IC 25-22.5-2-7 for those applicants who, after having failed the examination three (3) or more times, wish to take another examination.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.247-1985, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-1
"Broker"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "broker" means an individual or entity issued a broker's real estate license by the Indiana real estate commission.

As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-34.5-3-8
Laboratory tests by nonpractitioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. This article does not prohibit an individual who is not a practitioner from performing laboratory tests in a clinical laboratory holding a federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certificate or a CLIA certificate of accreditation if the individual satisfies the specified federal qualification standards.

As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 25-13-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-13-2-7
Award of credit hours
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Credit hours under section 6 of this chapter must be awarded as follows:

(1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended.

(2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour and two (2) credit hours for each participation hour of the course.

(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dental hygienist is awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are met:

(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be suitable for a continuing education course.

(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only one (1) time, regardless of the number of times the subject is presented.

(C) The presenting dental hygienist maintains a record of the time, place, and date of the presentation.

(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved organization.

(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the dental hygienist under this subdivision during any license period.

(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1) credit hour.

(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films, audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials sponsored by the American Dental Hygienist Association is awarded one (1) credit hour. However, a dental hygienist may not receive credit under this subdivision for more than four (4) credit hours during a license period.

(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour attended.

(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses provided by a college. If the approved organization does not assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material. Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio, or video materials.

(8) There is no limit on the number of credit hours a dental hygienist may earn if the course is an approved course offered by another dental hygienist.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.1; P.L.35-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-30.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-30.2
Certificates deemed licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 30.2. All certificates issued by the dental board for the practice of dentistry before May 1, 1977, shall be deemed to be licenses for the practice of dentistry. All applications for the practice of dentistry and all renewal notices sent for the practice of dentistry in Indiana shall be for licenses and not for certificates. For the purposes of this chapter, all certificates and renewals for certificates for the practice of dentistry shall be the same as licenses and renewals for licenses issued after May 1, 1977.

As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.174.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-5.5
Reciprocity agreement; authorized to practice speech-language pathology
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) An individual may practice speech-language pathology in Indiana under a license to practice speech-language pathology issued by a state that has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the board under which an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology in Indiana is authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the other state under the individual's Indiana speech-language pathology license.

(b) Before January 1, 2023, the board shall initiate and make every effort to enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state that:

(1) is contiguous to Indiana; and

(2) is not a member of an interstate compact with Indiana concerning speech-language pathology;

that would allow an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology in Indiana or the other state to practice in the other state under the individual's speech-language pathology license.

As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-33.5-12-2
Default; termination from compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If the commission determines that a compact state has defaulted in the performance of the compact state's obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall provide the following:

(1) Written notice to the defaulting state and other compact states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of remedying the default, and any other action to be taken by the commission.

(2) Remedial training and specific technical assistance concerning the default.

(b) If a state in default fails to remedy the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the compact states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact shall be terminated on the effective date of termination. A remedy of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-22.5-5-2.5
Unlimited and probationary licenses; refusal to license; removal of limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) The board may:

(1) refuse to issue a license;

(2) issue an unlimited license; or

(3) issue a probationary license to an applicant for licensure by examination or endorsement;

if the applicant has had a license revoked under this chapter and is applying for a new license after the expiration of the period prescribed by IC 25-1-9-12.

(b) Before making a determination under subsection (a), the board may require the applicant to engage in full-scale assessments, formal training programs, supervised practice arrangements, formal testing, or other proof of competence as provided under section 2.7 of this chapter.

(c) When issuing a probationary license under this section, the board may require the individual holding the license to perform any of the following acts as a condition for the issuance of a probationary license:

(1) Submit a regular report to the board concerning matters that are the basis of probation.

(2) Limit the practice of the individual to the areas prescribed by the board.

(3) Continue or renew the individual's professional education.

(4) Perform or refrain from performing acts, as the board considers appropriate to the public interest or the rehabilitation of the individual.

(5) Engage in community restitution or service without compensation for a number of hours specified by the board.

(6) Any combination of these conditions.

(d) If the board determines following a hearing that the deficiency requiring disciplinary action concerning the individual has been remedied, the board shall remove any limitation placed on the individual's license under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.152-1988, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.29; P.L.32-2000, SEC.13; P.L.105-2008, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-13
Physical therapist duties; supervision
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following:

(1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention and documentation of each encounter with each patient.

(2) Periodic reevaluation and documentation of each patient.

(3) The documented discharge of the patient, including the patient's response to treatment intervention at the time of discharge.

(b) A physical therapist shall assure the qualifications of all physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides under the physical therapist's direction and supervision.

(c) For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist shall:

(1) provide all of the treatment intervention that requires the education, skills, and knowledge of a physical therapist; and

(2) determine the use of physical therapist assistants to ensure that the delivery of care is safe, effective, and efficient.

(d) A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document the care that the physical therapist assistant provides.

(e) A physical therapist may use physical therapy aides for designated tasks. A physical therapy aide shall work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Tasks related to patient services must be assigned to a physical therapy aide by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 25-8-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-8-4-11
School license sign; standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person who holds a beauty culture school license shall display a sign that complies with standards prescribed by the board on the premises of that establishment indicating that the establishment is a beauty culture school licensed under this article.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.16; P.L.84-2010, SEC.42; P.L.170-2013, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-8.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8.5-3-3
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If the committee determines that:

(1) an individual possesses a valid license from another jurisdiction authorizing the individual to perform acts for which a license is required under this chapter; and

(2) the jurisdiction issuing the license imposes requirements on license applicants that are substantially equal to the requirements imposed on applicants for an Indiana license;

the committee may issue to the individual, upon payment of the licensure fee, a license to perform in Indiana the acts referred to in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.212-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-1-2.6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23.6-1-2.6
"Clinical addiction counseling experience"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.6. "Clinical addiction counseling experience" refers to a time during which an applicant provides clinical services, including evaluation and treatment of clients, and at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing addiction counseling services directly to clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-9
Award of credit hours
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Credit hours under section 8 of this chapter must be awarded as follows:

(1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended.

(2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour and two (2) credit hours for each participation hour of the course.

(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dentist is awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are met:

(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be suitable for a continuing education course.

(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only once, regardless of the number of times it is presented.

(C) The dentist maintains a record of the time, place, and date of the presentation.

(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved organization.

(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the dentist under this subdivision during a license period.

(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1) credit hour.

(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films, audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials sponsored by the American Dental Association is awarded one (1) credit hour. However, a dentist may not receive credit under this subdivision for more than four (4) credit hours during a license period.

(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour attended.

(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses provided by a college. If the approved organization does not assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material. Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio, or video materials.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-18
Indiana state board of nursing
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The Indiana state board of nursing (IC 25-23-1) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-38.1-2-9
Board powers; qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the qualifications of applicants for:

(1) a license to practice veterinary medicine; and

(2) registration to practice as a registered veterinary technician;

in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-4
Indiana state board of health facility administrators
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by the Indiana state board of health facility administrators (IC 25-19-1) is a provider under IC 25-1-5-10.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23.5-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.5-5-13
Surrender of license; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If a person surrenders a license to the committee, the committee may reinstate the license upon written request by the person.

(b) If the committee reinstates a license, the committee may impose conditions on the license appropriate to the reinstatement.

(c) A person may not surrender a license without written approval by the committee if a disciplinary proceeding under this article is pending against the person.

As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.81; P.L.197-2011, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-31.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-31.5
Immunizations by pharmacist interns and pharmacist students; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.5. (a) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student may administer an immunization to an individual under a drug order or prescription.

(b) Subject to rules adopted under subsection (c), a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student may administer an immunization to an individual or a group of individuals under a drug order, under a prescription, or according to a protocol approved by a physician.

(c) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish requirements applying to a pharmacist intern or a pharmacist student who administers an immunization to an individual or group of individuals. The rules adopted under this section:

(1) must provide for the direct supervision of the pharmacist intern or pharmacist student by a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a registered nurse; and

(2) may not be less stringent than the requirements applying to a pharmacist who administers an immunization to an individual as provided under section 31.2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.113-2013, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.38; P.L.207-2021, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-34.1-1-3
Nonconflicting rules to remain in effect
Status: repealed

Sec. 3. All rules adopted under the former IC 25-34 and in effect on December 31, 1979, which are not in conflict with this article shall remain in effect under IC 25-34.1 until they are amended or repealed.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1990, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 25-29-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-29-5-2
Temporary licensure
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who pays a fee established by the board and who presents satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant:

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

(2) is licensed in a state, territory, or possession of the United States.

(b) A temporary license expires the earlier of:

(1) the date the applicant holding the temporary license is issued a license under this article; or

(2) the date the board disapproves the applicant's licensure application.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-17
Administrator in training; student intern
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies to an administrator in training or a student intern seeking licensure as a health facility administrator.

(b) An administrator in training or student intern may take a specialized course that:

(1) is approved by the board as described in section 18 of this chapter;

(2) includes instruction and training on:

(A) standards of competent practice;

(B) facility administration and management;

(C) housekeeping and laundry;

(D) nursing;

(E) dietary needs of residents;

(F) facility related activities;

(G) business office management; and

(H) facility admission and marketing; and

(3) may include instruction and training on other subjects.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.17-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-8-15.4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 15.4 / Section 25-8-15.4-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.142-1995, SEC.31. Repealed by P.L.82-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-39-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-39-4-8
Injunctive proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The department may initiate injunctive proceedings in the appropriate court against a person who acts as a licensee without a license or while the person's license is suspended. The department may not be compelled to give bond in such a cause.

(b) After an action has been filed and notice has been given, all matters involved in the action shall be held in abeyance until the action has been tried and determined.

(c) If a defendant continues to violate this article after notice of the action has been given but before trial and determination, the department may, upon a verified showing of those acts of the defendant, obtain a temporary restraining order without notice. The order is effective until the cause has been tried and determined.

As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 25-43-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-43-4-3
Compliance with remote state law
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A licensee providing occupational therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-24.8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-24.8
Transfer of prescription upon request; transfer electronically or by facsimile
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.8. (a) Upon request of a patient, a pharmacy shall transfer to another pharmacy a prescription for the patient, including a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance, that the pharmacy has received but not filled unless:

(1) prohibited in writing on the prescription by the prescriber; or

(2) otherwise prohibited by federal law.

(b) Unless prohibited by federal law, a prescription for a patient may be transferred electronically or by facsimile by a pharmacy to another pharmacy if the pharmacies do not share a common data base.

(c) A licensed pharmacy technician may transfer a prescription, including making a verbal transfer, as delegated by a pharmacist.

As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.16 and P.L.246-2019, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2020, SEC.11; P.L.207-2021, SEC.34; P.L.143-2022, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 25-39-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 25-39-1.5-4
Plumbers; registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A plumber licensed under IC 25-28.5 must register with the department before the plumber installs a well or well water pump.

As added by P.L.20-1991, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-5
Eligibility for licensure and registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or registration as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant, a person must satisfy the following:

(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.

(2) For licensure as a speech-language pathologist:

(A) possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and

(B) submit evidence of:

(i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or

(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.

(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.

(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.

(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.267; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.84; P.L.250-1985, SEC.2; P.L.149-1987, SEC.107; P.L.33-1993, SEC.71; P.L.212-2005, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 25-1-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-1-5-9
Submission of certified document as proof of required diploma
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If a board or committee requires an applicant for a certificate or license to submit a certified copy of a diploma showing that the applicant graduated from a school or program as a condition for certification or licensure, the applicant may satisfy this requirement by submitting another certified document that shows that the applicant graduated from or received the required diploma from the applicable school or program.

As added by P.L.177-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-27.5-3-2
Membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The committee consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor.

(b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the committee must include the following:

(1) Three (3) physician assistants who:

(A) are residents of Indiana;

(B) have at least three (3) years experience as physician assistants; and

(C) are licensed under this article.

(2) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of physician assistants.

(3) An individual who:

(A) is a resident of Indiana; and

(B) is not associated with physician assistants in any way other than as a consumer.

(c) A member who is appointed:

(1) before July 1, 2019, serves a term of three (3) years; and

(2) after June 30, 2019, serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5.

As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.13; P.L.249-2019, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-2.1-4-5
Continuing education; renewal requirements; inactive and retired status
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), to renew a certificate under this chapter an applicant must:

(1) complete one hundred twenty (120) hours of continuing professional education during a three (3) year period with a minimum of twenty (20) hours each year; or

(2) complete other requirements as prescribed by the board, including competency based learning through professional development activities.

(b) If a licensee elects to renew a certificate under subsection (a)(2), the board may require the licensee to meet a minimum annual requirement each year.

(c) The board may prescribe the content, duration, and organization of continuing professional education courses or competency based learning through professional development activities that contribute to the general professional competence of the applicant.

(d) If a licensee desires to discontinue the practice of accountancy in Indiana, the licensee may select inactive or retired status on the renewal form. A licensee selecting inactive or retired status may renew a certificate under this chapter without completing the continuing professional education courses required by subsection (a). A licensee may convert to inactive or retired status only if the licensee holds a license in good standing.

(e) The board may establish the following:

(1) Prorated continuing professional education requirements to be met by applicants whose initial certificates were issued substantially less than three (3) years before the renewal date.

(2) Special lesser requirements to be met by applicants for certificate renewal whose prior certificates lapsed substantially before their applications for renewal or for an inactive or retired licensee who wishes to reactivate the licensee's license, when it would be inequitable to require a full compliance with all requirements of continuing professional education that would have been applicable to the period of lapse.

(f) Nothing in this section precludes an inactive or retired status CPA from:

(1) providing uncompensated services;

(2) participating in a government sponsored business mentoring program;

(3) serving on the board of directors for a nonprofit or governmental organization; or

(4) serving on a government appointed advisory board.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.179-1997, SEC.2; P.L.112-2014, SEC.18; P.L.30-2017, SEC.4; P.L.57-2019, SEC.3; P.L.14-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5.5-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 25-22.5-5.5-2.3
Prohibition on physician noncompete agreements with hospital, parent company, affiliated manager, or hospital system
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. (a) This section does not apply to a noncompete agreement originally entered into before July 1, 2025.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a physician and:

(1) a hospital;

(2) a parent company of a hospital;

(3) an affiliated manager of a hospital; or

(4) a hospital system;

may not enter into a noncompete agreement on or after July 1, 2025.

(c) Any agreement in violation of this section is void and unenforceable.

As added by P.L.207-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-8-5-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-8-5-4.5
Credit for valid license
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) If a student in a beauty culture school presents to the school a valid license issued by the board, the school shall accept and provide credit toward the student's current program for the hours completed in a beauty culture school in the theory and demonstration, or actual practice, of any of the following subjects:

(1) Electricity (basic electricity).

(2) Facials.

(3) Hair coloring (color rinses).

(4) Hair removal.

(5) Makeup.

(6) Manicuring.

(7) Pedicuring.

(8) Salesmanship (salesmanship and marketing).

(9) Sanitation (infection control or bacteriology).

(10) Scalp treatment.

(11) Skin (skin care).

(12) Shampooing (shampoo rinsing).

(13) Hair coloring (weekly rinses).

(14) Cutting, trimming, styling, arranging, dressing, curling, permanent waving, cleansing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, or similarly treating hair.

(15) Other areas as determined by the board.

(b) The school shall credit the appropriate subject areas on a student's transcript for the hours transferred under subsection (a).

(c) A student may not transfer any hours of credit above the amount required in each subject area under the student's current program.

(d) The student may receive credit for the number of hours that the student's current program requires in the subject areas covered by the student's license, even if the number of hours required under the current program is greater than the actual number of hours completed when the student's license was earned.

As added by P.L.113-1999, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.170-2013, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 25-39-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-39-4-10
Confidentiality of well records
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Upon written application by the owner of a well or the licensee, the department shall keep the record of a well confidential for a period of one (1) year, and that record is not considered to be a public record.

As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-3
Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-43-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-43-14-3
Effect of conflicting state law
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-17.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-17.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.55. Repealed by P.L.98-2006, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 25-14-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-14-2-2
Marking denture
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of this chapter, a dentist shall see that each denture the dentist delivers to a patient in Indiana is marked in the manner prescribed in this chapter if the denture has been fabricated by the dentist or under a work order issued by the dentist.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.149-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-12
Indiana state board of health facility administrators
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the Indiana state board of health facility administrators.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-1.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 25-1-1.1-3
Suspension or revocation of license or certificate; conviction for additional drug related offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A board, a commission, or a committee shall revoke or suspend a license or certificate issued under this title by the board, the commission, or the committee if the individual who holds the license or certificate is convicted of any of the following:

(1) Dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death under IC 35-42-1-1.5.

(2) Dealing in or manufacturing cocaine or a narcotic drug under IC 35-48-4-1.

(3) Dealing in methamphetamine under IC 35-48-4-1.1.

(4) Manufacturing methamphetamine under IC 35-48-4-1.2.

(5) Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-2.

(6) Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-3.

(7) Dealing in a schedule V controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.

(8) Dealing in a substance represented to be a controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019).

(9) Knowingly or intentionally manufacturing, advertising, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, advertise, or distribute a substance represented to be a controlled substance under IC 35-48-4-4.6.

(10) Dealing in a counterfeit substance under IC 35-48-4-5.

(11) Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia as a felony under IC 35-48-4-10.

(12) An offense under IC 35-48-4 involving the manufacture or sale of a synthetic drug (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321), a synthetic drug lookalike substance (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019)) under IC 35-48-4-10.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019), a controlled substance analog (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-8), or a substance represented to be a controlled substance (as described in IC 35-48-4-4.6).

(13) A violation of any federal or state drug law or rule related to wholesale legend drug distributors licensed under IC 25-26-14.

As added by P.L.67-1990, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.182-1991, SEC.1; P.L.17-2001, SEC.6; P.L.1-2002, SEC.94; P.L.151-2006, SEC.11; P.L.138-2011, SEC.7; P.L.182-2011, SEC.7; P.L.78-2012, SEC.8; P.L.196-2013, SEC.10; P.L.238-2015, SEC.6; P.L.252-2017, SEC.4; P.L.198-2018, SEC.4; P.L.80-2019, SEC.10; P.L.142-2020, SEC.26; P.L.186-2025, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 25-4-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-4-2-10
Illegal use of title; offense; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Any person who:

(1) renders or offers to render services to the public, if the words "landscape architecture" or "registered landscape architecture" are used to describe these services;

(2) uses the title "registered landscape architect" or "landscape architect"; or

(3) engages in the practice of landscape architecture described in section 1 of this chapter;

without a current registration issued under this chapter commits a Class B infraction. A person who affixes a registered landscape architect's seal to a plan, specification, or drawing that has not been prepared by a currently registered landscape architect or under the immediate supervision of a currently registered landscape architect commits a Class B infraction.

(b) Each day a violation described in this section continues to occur constitutes a separate offense.

(c) The board may appear in its own name in the courts of the state and apply for injunctions to prevent violations of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-1985, SEC.11; P.L.82-2000, SEC.17; P.L.1-2001, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-17.3-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.3 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.3-4-5
Expiration of license; renewal; fee; expired license
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued by the board expires on the date established by the agency under IC 25-1-5-4 in even-numbered years.

(b) To renew a license, a genetic counselor shall:

(1) pay a renewal fee not later than the expiration date of the license; and

(2) meet all other requirements for renewal under this chapter.

(c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a license, the license becomes invalid without further action by the board.

(d) If an individual holds a license that has been invalid for not more than three (3) years, the board shall reinstate the license if the individual meets the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).

(e) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a license has expired, the individual who holds the expired license may seek reinstatement of the license by satisfying the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-42.5-4-1
Licensee eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of the compact, the licensee shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Hold a license in the home state.

(2) Have a valid United States Social Security number or National Practitioner Identifier (NPI).

(3) Be eligible for a privilege to practice in any member state in accordance with sections 4, 7, and 8 of this chapter.

(4) Have not had any encumbrance or restriction against any license or privilege to practice within the previous two (2) years.

(5) Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the privilege to practice within a remote state.

(6) Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the privilege to practice.

(7) Meet any continuing competence/education requirements established by the home state.

(8) Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by each remote state in which the licensee is seeking a privilege to practice.

(9) Report to the commission any adverse action, encumbrance, or restriction on a license taken by any nonmember state within thirty (30) days from the date the action is taken.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-10-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-10-1-14
Necessity of license; injunction or order; physical therapists
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section applies to all persons, including persons listed in IC 25-22.5-1-2.

(b) A person may manually manipulate, manually adjust, or manually mobilize the spinal column or the vertebral column of an individual only if the person is:

(1) a chiropractor who has been issued a license under this chapter;

(2) a physician who has been issued an unlimited license to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5; or

(3) an osteopathic physician who has been issued a license to practice osteopathic medicine under IC 25-22.5.

(c) A person may not delegate the manual manipulation, manual adjustment, or manual mobilization of the spinal column or the vertebral column of an individual to another person, unless the other person is:

(1) licensed as a chiropractor under this chapter;

(2) licensed as a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5;

(3) licensed as an osteopathic physician with a license to practice osteopathic medicine under IC 25-22.5;

(4) a student in the final year of course work at an accredited chiropractic school participating in a preceptorship program and working under the direct supervision of a chiropractor licensed under this chapter; or

(5) a graduate of a chiropractic school who holds a valid temporary permit issued under section 5.5 of this chapter.

(d) If a violation of subsection (b) or (c) is being committed:

(1) the board in its own name;

(2) the board in the name of the state; or

(3) the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the violation occurs, at the request of the board and in the name of the state;

may apply for an order enjoining the violation from the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county in which the violation occurs.

(e) Upon a showing that a person has violated subsection (b) or (c), the court may grant without bond an injunction, a restraining order, or other appropriate order.

(f) This section does not apply to a physical therapist practicing under IC 25-27. However, a physical therapist may not practice chiropractic (as defined in IC 25-10-1-1) or medicine (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1) unless licensed to do so.

As added by P.L.245-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.235-1989, SEC.4; P.L.33-1993, SEC.19; P.L.84-2016, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-34.1-11-1
"Appraisal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "appraisal" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-5-23.5-1.

As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-8-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-8-11-8
Provisional license; manicurist
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies only to applications for a manicurist license under this article.

(b) If an applicant comes from a jurisdiction that does not issue a manicurist license, the board may issue an initial provisional license to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

(1) The board finds that the applicant has sufficient training or experience as a manicurist.

(2) The applicant has not committed an act that would constitute a violation of the standards of practice under IC 25-1-11.

(3) The applicant pays a fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8.

(c) An applicant who has been granted an initial provisional license must work under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or licensed manicurist.

(d) A person who holds an initial provisional license may apply for renewal of a manicurist license under this chapter.

(e) The holder of a provisional license may petition the board for the issuance of a manicurist license to practice without supervision. The holder of a provisional license who demonstrates to the board that the holder may satisfactorily practice without supervision shall be released from the terms of the provisional license and is entitled to hold a license under this chapter.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-8-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-8-11-3
Application; form
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person must file a verified application for a manicurist license with the board on a form prescribed by the board to obtain that license.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-20-1-17.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20-1-17.1
Complaints; sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.1. (a) A complaint against a person registered or temporarily registered under this chapter is subject to IC 25-1-7.

(b) The committee may impose sanctions under IC 25-1-9 against a person registered or temporarily registered under this chapter.

(c) An action taken by the committee under this section must be approved by a majority of the quorum.

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.180-2018, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-42.5-10-1
Coordinated data base and reporting system
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data base and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-2.3
Application; anesthesiologist assistants
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual licensed or certified under IC 25-3.7 (anesthesiologist assistants).

As added by P.L.58-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-8-15.4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 15.4 / Section 25-8-15.4-8
Separate licenses; transfer of license to new location
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person must obtain a separate license for each tanning facility the person operates.

(b) If a person:

(1) has obtained a license to operate a tanning facility issued under this chapter; and

(2) changes the location of the tanning facility;

the board may transfer the license to the tanning facility at the new location.

As added by P.L.142-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-1-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-1-7-9
Disqualification of board member
Status: repealed

Sec. 9. A board member is disqualified from any consideration of the case if the board member filed the complaint or participated in negotiations regarding the complaint. The board member is not disqualified from the board's final determination solely because the board member was the hearing officer or determined the complaint and the information pertaining to the complaint was current significant investigative information (as defined by IC 25-23.2-1-5 (repealed)).

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2002, SEC.1; P.L.1-2007, SEC.166.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-21.5-3-4
Receipt and deposit of money; expenses; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in IC 25-21.5-11-4 and subsection (b), the secretary shall receive and account for all money collected under this article and deposit the money in the state general fund with the treasurer of state. All expenses incurred in the administration of this article shall be paid from the state general fund.

(b) In addition to a registration fee determined under IC 25-21.5-7-5, the board shall establish a fee of not more than twenty dollars ($20) for a professional surveyor and a surveyor intern to be paid at the time of:

(1) issuance of a certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment; and

(2) renewal of a certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment;

under this article to provide funds for administering and enforcing this article, including investigating and taking action against persons violating this article. All funds collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the professional surveyor and surveyor intern investigative fund established by IC 25-21.5-11-4.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.194-2005, SEC.62; P.L.177-2006, SEC.4; P.L.57-2013, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 25-8-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8-3-7
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Each board member appointed before July 1, 2019, serves a term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of appointment and continuing until:

(1) the member is removed under section 8 of this chapter; or

(2) a successor is appointed.

(b) Each board member appointed after June 30, 2019, serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-14
Social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual licensed or certified under IC 25-23.6 (social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors).

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-31-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.148, s.1; Acts 1947, c.262, s.1; Acts 1965, c.284, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.100; P.L.23-1991, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.215-1993, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 25-24-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-24-3-16
Diagnostic legend drugs; therapeutic legend drugs
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Optometrists may administer topical diagnostic legend drugs limited to:

(1) miotics;

(2) mydriatics;

(3) anesthetics; and

(4) cycloplegics;

without holding a certificate issued under this chapter. These pharmaceutical agents may be applied in diagnostic procedures only as a part of an examination of the eye.

(b) The board may authorize an optometrist holding a certificate issued under this chapter to:

(1) administer for therapeutic use;

(2) dispense; or

(3) prescribe;

legend drugs that are included in the formulary established by the board under section 10 of this chapter, in the treatment of any condition of the eye or the associated structures of the eye.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 25-37.5-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37.5-1-9
Catalytic converters as valuable metal; prohibition of sale; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person may not sell or attempt to sell, and a valuable metal dealer may not purchase or attempt to purchase, a catalytic converter, in whole or in part, as valuable metal when the catalytic converter is not attached to a motor vehicle at the time of the sale or attempted sale, unless the seller is a used parts dealer or an automotive repair company.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply when the seller presents the valuable metal dealer with an affidavit executed by a law enforcement officer attesting to the officer's reasonable belief that the catalytic converter lawfully came into the possession of the person attempting to sell the catalytic converter.

As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.20-2022, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-3
Applicant
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Applicant" means an interior designer who applies for a registration under this article.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14.5-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.131-2015, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.90-2019, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-34.5-1-8
"Proximate supervision" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Proximate supervision" means a situation in which an individual is:

(1) responsible for directing the actions of another individual; and

(2) in the facility and is physically close enough to be readily available if needed by the supervised individual.

As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-22.5-13-1
Rules concerning review of records by attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall adopt rules in the manner provided under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards and procedures to do the following:

(1) Receive and review petitions from the attorney general seeking board authorization to examine a physician's records and controlled substances inventory and materials to investigate the physician's controlled substances prescribing practices.

(2) Authorize, where appropriate, the attorney general to examine records, materials, and inventory relating to the physician's controlled substance prescribing practices.

(3) Provide safeguards and protections for physicians against unreasonable and oppressive examination authorizations and actions taken to carry out the authorizations, including limitations on interference with regular practice operations and other appropriate due process provisions.

(b) The rules adopted under this section do not abrogate or eliminate the attorney general's investigative authority under IC 4-6-3-3, IC 4-6-10-3, IC 25-1-7-4, or any other applicable statute or rule.

As added by P.L.185-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.183.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-42.5-2-20
"Privilege to practice"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Privilege to practice" means a legal authorization, which is equivalent to a license, permitting the practice of professional counseling in a remote state.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-7
"Study club"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "study club" means a group of at least five (5) dentists who do the following:

(1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study.

(2) Operate under the direction of elected officers.

(3) Maintain written bylaws.

(4) Conduct regular meetings.

(5) Maintain written attendance records of all meetings.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-15-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-15-8-12
Funeral directors; management of funeral home; violations as grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A funeral director who has an affidavit on file with the board indicating that the individual is the manager of a funeral home and no affidavit on file with the board indicating that the individual has ceased to be its manager may be disciplined under IC 25-1-11 if:

(1) the funeral home that the funeral director is registered to manage commits a violation under section 1 or 2 of this chapter, other than section 2(3) of this chapter; or

(2) a practitioner acting as an agent of the funeral home that the funeral director is registered to manage commits a violation under sections 4 through 11 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.18; P.L.214-1993, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 25-1-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-1-4-4
Hardship waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A board, a commission, a committee, or an agency regulating a profession or an occupation under this title or under IC 16 or IC 22 may grant an applicant a waiver from all or part of the continuing education requirement for a renewal period if the applicant was not able to fulfill the requirement due to a hardship that resulted from any of the following:

(1) Service in the armed forces of the United States during a substantial part of the renewal period.

(2) An incapacitating illness or injury.

(3) Other circumstances determined by the board or agency.

As added by P.L.88-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-11
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. It shall be unlawful for any person to act in the capacity of a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber within this state without first obtaining a license as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber from the commission. This chapter however does not apply to helpers, laborers, registered apprentices, and other employees of a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber, who do not in any manner hold themselves out to the public as being plumbers.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.209; P.L.248-1985, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-8-12.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 12.1 / Section 25-8-12.1-1
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board may license a person to be a barber.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2014, a license issued or renewed under this chapter must state, in prominent type on the license, that the license is a "barber license".

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.48. Amended by P.L.75-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-0.5-7-12
State board of registration for professional surveyors
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The Indiana professional licensing agency shall perform administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities for the state board of registration for professional surveyors (IC 25-21.5-2-1) under IC 25-1-5-3.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.29-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-14
Delegation by secretary of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The secretary of state may delegate any or all of the rights, duties, or obligations of the secretary of state under this chapter to:

(1) the securities commissioner appointed under IC 23-19-6-1(a); or

(2) any other designee under the supervision and control of the secretary of state.

As added by P.L.230-2007, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-11.5
Temporary permit to practice social work; expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice social work to an individual who:

(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a social worker; and

(2) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.

(b) The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice bachelor's degree social work to an individual who:

(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker; and

(2) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.

(c) A temporary permit issued under this section expires one (1) year after the date the permit is issued, without regard to the number of times the individual passes or fails the required examination to become a licensed social worker or a licensed bachelor's degree social worker. The temporary permit may not be renewed.

As added by P.L.195-2018, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.192-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-17
Reexamination
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) An applicant who fails the applicant's first examination for a license as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber may be reexamined.

(b) Reexamination of an applicant who fails the examination after two (2) attempts may be conditioned on the satisfactory completion of additional study or training as prescribed by the commission.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.241-1989, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-8-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-8-4-13
Individual license display
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person who holds any license issued under this chapter except the licenses described in section 11 of this chapter shall display the license in a conspicuous place in that person's work area in the beauty culture salon, or beauty culture school where the person is employed. The license must be clearly visible to a customer of that person who is present in the licensed person's work area.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.43; P.L.170-2013, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-16
Certain individuals shall be licensed as clinical social worker; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. If an individual is enrolled in a master's or doctoral level program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education not later than July 1, 1997:

(1) the individual may complete the requirements for certification as a clinical social worker under this article as those requirements existed on June 30, 1997; and

(2) the board shall license the individual as a clinical social worker.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.409.
Ind. Code § 25-10-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-10-1-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.42, s.8. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-36.5-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-36.5-1-13
Injunction; contempt proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The department may, by application to any circuit court, superior court, or probate court, or to a judge thereof, obtain an injunction restraining any person who engages in the business of timber buying in this state without a certificate of registration (either because the person's certificate has been revoked or because of a failure to obtain a certificate of registration in the first instance) from engaging in such business until such person complies with this chapter and qualifies for and obtains a certificate of registration. Upon refusal or neglect to obey the order of the court or judge, said court or judge may compel obedience thereof by proceedings for contempt.

Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.190, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-17.6-9-1
Administrative adjudication of determination
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If requested, an administrative adjudication of a determination made by the board under IC 25-17.6-3-7, IC 25-17.6-4, or IC 25-17.6-8-1 must be conducted before an administrative law judge appointed by the office of administrative law proceedings.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2005, SEC.5; P.L.92-2025, SEC.72.