Ind. Code § 25-22.5-5-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-22.5-5-2.7
Provisional license
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. (a) The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who:

(1) has not practiced medicine or has not maintained continued competency for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of an application for an initial license;

(2) has applied for reinstatement of a license under IC 25-1-8-6 that has been lapsed for at least three (3) years; or

(3) has submitted a request, petition, motion, or application to reactivate an inactive license previously issued by the board.

(b) For an applicant to qualify for a provisional license under subsection (a), the board must find the following:

(1) The applicant's practice is deficient in one (1) or more areas.

(2) The nature of the applicant's deficiency is such that it does not constitute a violation of the practice act, other than a de minimis violation, as determined by the board.

(3) The nature of the applicant's identified practice deficiency is such that it may be monitored until resolved to the satisfaction of the board.

(4) The applicant's practice deficiency did not result in death, serious harm, or other serious outcome for a patient or patients.

(5) The applicant's practice deficiency did not represent an intentional or willful commission or omission of an act that constitutes a violation of IC 25-1-9-4, IC 25-22.5, or the rules of the board.

(6) The applicant's practice deficiency did not involve sexual misconduct.

(c) As a condition for an applicant to hold a provisional license, the board may require full-scale assessments, engagement in formal training programs, supervised practice arrangements, formal testing, or other proof of competence.

(d) An applicant under this section shall develop an individualized practice reentry program subject to the approval of the board.

(e) The duration of a provisional license shall be determined by the board and reviewed at least annually by the board.

(f) When an applicant has demonstrated to the board that the applicant has satisfactorily met the terms of the individualized practice reentry program, the applicant shall be released from terms of the provisional license and is entitled to hold an unlimited license under IC 25-22.5-3-1.

(g) A provisional license is a nonrestricted license, and the issuance of a provisional license issued under this section may not be construed as a disciplinary action taken by the board.

(h) The board may take disciplinary action against an applicant who holds a provisional license if, after a hearing, the board finds any of the following:

(1) Failure to comply with any term of the provisional license.

(2) Receipt of evidence from an appointed supervisor or workplace monitor that the holder of the provisional license has failed to make satisfactory progress or successfully complete the requirements of the provisional license.

(3) Receipt of evidence from an appointed supervisor or workplace monitor that the holder of the provisional license has failed to incorporate learned knowledge and skills into the holder's practice or has continued to demonstrate the same practice deficiency that led to the issuance of the provisional license.

(4) A violation of IC 25-1-9.

(i) The holder of a provisional license may petition the board for modification, withdrawal, or retirement of the provisional license.

As added by P.L.105-2008, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-10.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-10.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.200. Amended by P.L.150-1986, SEC.12; P.L.149-1987, SEC.80. Repealed by P.L.152-1988, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-43-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-43-13-1
Liberal construction; severability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any member state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-29-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-29-5-1
Reciprocal licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board may issue a 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 under IC 25-29-3-1;

(2) is licensed in a state, territory, or possession of the United States;

(3) has passed a podiatric medical licensing examination that is substantially equivalent to the examination approved by the board; and

(4) has practiced podiatric medicine for at least five (5) years.

(b) The board may require an applicant under this section to do the following:

(1) Personally appear before the board.

(2) Pass a medical examination, approved by the board, if at least ten (10) years have elapsed since the applicant passed a medical licensing examination.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.63. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.69; P.L.180-2018, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 25-31-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.148, s.11; Acts 1957, c.320, s.4; Acts 1965, c.284, s.5. Repealed by P.L.132-1984, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-34.1-5-9
Denial, suspension, or revocation of approval and permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke:

(1) the approval of any course; and

(2) the permit issued to a school under section 15 of this chapter;

if it determines the school failed to comply with the standards established in this chapter and the commission's rules.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.248, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.116-2015, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

(a) "Board" means the Indiana state board of nursing.

(b) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means:

(1) a nurse practitioner;

(2) a certified nurse midwife;

(3) a clinical nurse specialist; or

(4) a certified registered nurse anesthetist;

who is a registered nurse qualified to practice nursing in a specialty role based upon the additional knowledge and skill gained through a formal organized program of study and clinical experience, or the equivalent as determined by the board, which does not limit but extends or expands the function of the nurse which may be initiated by the client or provider in settings that shall include hospital outpatient clinics and health maintenance organizations. Notwithstanding any other law, this subsection does not add to the powers and duties or scope of practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists as described in section 30 of this chapter.

(c) "Human response" means those signs, symptoms, behaviors, and processes that denote the individual's interaction with the environment.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.1; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.228, SEC.1; P.L.169-1985, SEC.63; P.L.185-1993, SEC.2; P.L.232-2013, SEC.18; P.L.58-2014, SEC.7; P.L.129-2018, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-19.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-19.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.127. Amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.54; P.L.149-1987, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.152-1988, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-2.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.5-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-2006, SEC.588.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-0.5-5-10
Speech-language pathology and audiology board
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The Indiana professional licensing agency shall perform administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities for the speech-language pathology and audiology board (IC 25-35.6-2) under IC 25-1-5-3(a).

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-28.5-2-5
Claims exceeding dollar limitations; joinder of claims; payment of claims; insufficient funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If the payment in full of two (2) or more pending valid claims that have been filed by aggrieved persons against a single plumbing contractor would exceed the fifty thousand dollar ($50,000) limit set forth in section 4 of this chapter, the fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be distributed among the aggrieved persons in the ratio that their respective claims bear to the aggregate of all valid claims or in any other manner that the plumbing commission may determine equitable. This money shall be distributed among the persons entitled to share in it without regard to the order of priority in which their respective judgments have been obtained or their claims have been filed.

(b) The plumbing commission shall consider pending applications filed by all claimants and prospective claimants against a single plumbing licensee jointly to the end that the respective rights of all the claimants to the plumbing commission may be equitably adjudicated and settled.

(c) On June 30 and December 31 of each year, the plumbing commission shall identify each claim that the plumbing commission orders to be paid during the six (6) month period that ended on that day. The plumbing commission shall pay the part of each claim that is so identified within fifteen (15) days after the end of the six (6) month period in which the claim is ordered paid. However, if the balance in the fund is insufficient to pay the full payable amount of each claim that is ordered to be paid during a six (6) month period, the plumbing commission shall pay a prorated portion of each claim that is ordered to be paid during the period. Any part of the payable amount of a claim left unpaid due to the prorating of payments under this subsection must be paid (subject to the fifty thousand dollar ($50,000) limit described in section 4 of this chapter) before the payment of claims ordered to be paid during the following six (6) month period.

As added by P.L.260-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.134-2013, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-19
"Interjurisdictional practice certificate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Interjurisdictional practice certificate" refers to a certificate issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards that grants temporary authority to practice based on notification to the state psychology regulatory authority of intention to practice temporarily and the verification of the individual's qualifications to practice psychology.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-42-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-42-11-3
Effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This compact takes effect on July 1, 2019.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-10-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-10-1-6
Renewal of licenses; fee; display; retirement of chiropractor; inactive license; discipline
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued under this chapter is valid until the next renewal date described under subsection (b).

(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), all licenses issued by the board shall be subject to renewal biennially on a date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4. A renewal license fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2 must be paid to the board on or before the date established by the licensing agency, and if not paid on or before that date, the license expires and becomes invalid without any action taken by the board.

(c) An individual whose license has been expired for not more than three (3) years may have the license reinstated upon meeting the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(c).

(d) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a license under this chapter expired, the individual holding the license may have the license reinstated by satisfying the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).

(e) A license must be displayed in the office or the place of practice of the licensee.

(f) Each applicant for renewal shall furnish evidence of attendance during each preceding licensing year at not less than one (1) chiropractic educational conference or seminar approved by the board. The conference or seminar may be conducted by an established chiropractic organization or college. This requirement does not apply to the applicant's first licensing year. If an applicant fails to comply with this subsection, the applicant's license expires and becomes invalid at midnight of the renewal date and may be reinstated only upon application and the payment of a fee established by the board and proper showing to the board that there has been a makeup by the applicant of the omitted educational work.

(g) Any chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in this state who intends to retire from practice shall notify the board in writing of the chiropractor's intention to retire and shall surrender the license to the board. Upon receipt of this notice and license, the board shall record the fact that the chiropractor is retired and excuse the person from further payment of license renewal fees and attendance at license renewal seminars. If any chiropractor surrenders the license to practice chiropractic in this state, the chiropractor's reinstatement may be considered by the board on the chiropractor's written request. If any disciplinary proceedings under this chapter are pending against a chiropractor, the chiropractor may not surrender the license without the written approval of the board.

(h) Any chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in this state who intends to become inactive in the practice of chiropractic shall notify the board in writing that the chiropractor will not maintain an office or practice chiropractic in Indiana. The board shall then classify the chiropractor's license as inactive. The renewal fee of the inactive license is one-half (1/2) of the license renewal fee, and the chiropractor shall not be required to attend license renewal seminars. If a chiropractor holding an inactive license intends to maintain an office or practice chiropractic, the chiropractor shall notify the board of that intent. The board may reinstate that chiropractor's license upon notification and receipt of:

(1) an application;

(2) payment of the current renewal fee;

(3) payment of the current reinstatement fee; and

(4) evidence of attendance of one (1) educational conference approved by the board for each year or portion of a year of inactive license classification.

(i) The board shall discipline a practitioner of the chiropractic in accordance with IC 25-1-9.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.42, s.6; Acts 1963, c.366, s.2; Acts 1965, c.44, s.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.9; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.107; P.L.169-1985, SEC.36; P.L.149-1987, SEC.25; P.L.152-1988, SEC.9; P.L.48-1991, SEC.23; P.L.105-2008, SEC.26; P.L.177-2015, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 25-17.3-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.3 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-17.3-4-1
Qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. To qualify for licensure as a genetic counselor, an applicant must:

(1) submit an application on a form developed by the board;

(2) pay the licensure fee determined by the board;

(3) provide written evidence that the applicant has earned:

(A) a master's degree from a genetic counseling training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counselors or its successor; or

(B) a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or its successor; and

(4) meet the examination requirement for certification as:

(A) a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or the successor of these entities; or

(B) a medical geneticist by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or its successor.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.118-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-38.1-3-5
License without examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board may issue a license without an examination to a qualified applicant who:

(1) satisfies the requirements set forth in IC 25-1-21; and

(2) otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.37; P.L.9-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-2.1-10-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.179-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-34 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-34
Professional geologists
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. The Indiana board of licensure for professional geologists (IC 25-17.6-2) is a board under IC 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2019, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-7
Medical licensing board of Indiana
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the medical licensing board of Indiana.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-15-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-15-10-3
Issuance of courtesy card
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Beginning January 1, 2013, the board shall issue a courtesy card to an individual who is not licensed under this article as a funeral director but who is licensed or certified as a funeral director in one (1) or more states, if all of the following requirements are met:

(1) The individual is licensed as a funeral director in a state that borders Indiana.

(2) The bordering state issues courtesy cards or similar permits to funeral directors licensed in Indiana.

(3) The individual completes an application for a courtesy card on a form provided by the board. The application for a courtesy card must include certification, including the seal of the state where the individual is licensed.

(4) The individual certifies on the application that the individual has reviewed and understands materials prepared by the board for individuals seeking courtesy cards.

(5) The individual pays the fee established under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.95-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.15; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.13. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.167. Repealed by P.L.169-1985, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 25-14-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-14-4-3
Out-of-state dental referrals to business not meeting chapter requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A dentist may not enter into a contract or other form of agreement to accept for dental care or treatment a person referred or recommended for the care or treatment by a dental referral service business located in or doing business in another state if the dental referral service business does not meet the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-35.6-5-8
Establishment of commission; members; powers and duties; executive committee; closed meetings; commission finances; qualified immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission. The following apply to the commission:

(1) The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states.

(2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

(3) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.

(b) The following apply to the membership, voting, and meetings of the commission:

(1) Each member state shall have two (2) delegates selected by that member state's licensing board. The delegates shall be current members of the licensing board. One (1) shall be an audiologist and one (1) shall be a speech-language pathologist.

(2) An additional five (5) delegates, who are either a public member or board administrator from a state licensing board, shall be chosen by the executive committee from a pool of nominees provided by the commission at large.

(3) Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed.

(4) The member state board shall fill any vacancy occurring on the commission, within ninety (90) days.

(5) Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the commission.

(6) A delegate shall vote in person or by other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.

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

(c) The commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Establish the fiscal year of the commission.

(2) Establish bylaws.

(3) Establish a code of ethics.

(4) Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws.

(5) Meet and take actions as are consistent with the provisions of this compact and the bylaws.

(6) Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states.

(7) Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, provided that the standing of any state audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected.

(8) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

(9) Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state.

(10) Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the compact, and establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters.

(11) Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, and dispose of the same, provided that at all times the commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety, conflict of interest, or both.

(12) Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, provided that at all times the commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety.

(13) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed.

(14) Establish a budget and make expenditures.

(15) Borrow money.

(16) Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, and other interested persons as may be designated in this compact and the bylaws.

(17) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies.

(18) Establish and elect an executive committee.

(19) Perform other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact consistent with the state regulation of audiology and speech-language pathology licensure and practice.

(d) The commission does not have authority to change or modify the laws of the member states that define the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in the respective member states.

(e) The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this compact. The executive committee shall be composed of ten (10) members as follows:

(1) Seven (7) voting members who are elected by the commission from the current membership of the commission.

(2) Two (2) ex-officios, consisting of one (1) nonvoting member from a recognized national audiology professional association and one (1) nonvoting member from a recognized national speech-language pathology association.

(3) One (1) ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the audiology and speech-language pathology licensing boards.

(f) The ex-officio members of the executive committee shall be selected by their respective organizations.

(g) The commission may remove any member of the executive committee as provided in bylaws.

(h) The executive committee shall meet at least annually.

(i) The executive committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1) Recommend to the entire commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees paid by compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege.

(2) Ensure compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise.

(3) Prepare and recommend the budget.

(4) Maintain financial records on behalf of the commission.

(5) Monitor compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the commission.

(6) Establish additional committees as necessary.

(7) Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.

(j) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in section 10 of this chapter.

(k) The commission, the executive committee, or other committees of the commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting if the commission or executive committee or other committees of the commission must discuss:

(1) noncompliance of a member state with its obligations under the compact;

(2) the employment, compensation, discipline, or other matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;

(3) current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation;

(4) negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate;

(5) accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;

(6) disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential;

(7) disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

(8) disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes;

(9) disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the compact; or

(10) matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute.

If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision.

(l) The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in minutes. All minutes and documents of meetings other than closed meetings shall be made available to members of the public upon request and at the requesting person's expense. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(m) The following apply concerning the financing of the commission:

(1) The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.

(2) The commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.

(3) The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.

(n) The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same, nor shall the commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.

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

(p) Concerning issues of qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification the following apply:

(1) The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any 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, provided that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to protect any person from suit, liability, or both, for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

(2) The commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any 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, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel, and provided further that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct.

(3) The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any 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, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

As added by P.L.149-2022, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-3-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.4-3-0.5
Chapter effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter is effective beginning January 1, 2014.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-21.5-3-3
Joint personnel with professional engineers registration board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The licensing agency may assign joint personnel to work for both the board and the state board of registration for professional engineers.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-26
Duty of attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. It shall be the duty of the attorney-general to represent the board in any court in which an action may be filed for the review of an order of the board. The attorney-general may, at his discretion, call to his assistance in such action, the prosecuting attorney of the county in which such action is filed.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.26.
Ind. Code § 25-2.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2.5-2-6
Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, require remedial education, or issue a letter of reprimand, if an applicant or licensed acupuncturist does any of the following:

(1) Engages in false or fraudulent conduct that demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture, including:

(A) making a misrepresentation in connection with an application for a license or an investigation by the board;

(B) attempting to collect fees for services that were not performed;

(C) false advertising, including guaranteeing that a cure will result from an acupuncture treatment; or

(D) dividing, or agreeing to divide, a fee for acupuncture services with another person for referring the patient.

(2) Fails to exercise proper control over the acupuncturist's practice by:

(A) aiding an unlicensed person in practicing acupuncture;

(B) delegating professional responsibilities to a person the acupuncturist knows or should know is not qualified to perform; or

(C) insufficiently supervising unlicensed personnel working with the acupuncturist in the practice.

(3) Fails to maintain records in a proper manner by:

(A) failing to keep written records describing the course of treatment for each patient;

(B) refusing to provide upon request patient records that have been prepared for or paid for by the patient; or

(C) revealing personally identifiable information about a patient, without the patient's consent, unless otherwise allowed by law.

(4) Fails to exercise proper care of a patient, including:

(A) abandoning or neglecting a patient without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of care; or

(B) exercising or attempting to exercise undue influence within the relationship between the acupuncturist and the patient by making sexual advances or requests for sexual activity or by making submission to sexual conduct a condition of treatment.

(5) Displays substance abuse or mental impairment to the degree that it interferes with the ability to provide safe and effective treatment.

(6) Is convicted, pleads guilty, or pleads no contest to a crime that demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture.

(7) Fails, in a negligent manner, to practice acupuncture with the level of skill recognized within the profession as acceptable under the circumstances.

(8) Violates willfully any provision of this article or rule of the board.

(9) Has had a license denied, suspended, or revoked in another jurisdiction for a reason that would be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this article.

As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.59-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-35.6-5-3
Recognition of license; criminal history; license requirements; laws of member states; fees; compliance with laws and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a privilege to practice, in each member state.

(b) A state must implement or utilize procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for initial privilege to practice. These procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state's criminal records. The following apply to the criminal history records:

(1) A member state must fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions.

(2) Communication between a member state, the commission, and among member states regarding the verification of eligibility for licensure through the compact shall not include any information received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to a federal criminal records check performed by a member state under federal Public Law 92-544.

(c) Upon application for a privilege to practice, the licensing board in the issuing remote state shall ascertain, through the data system, whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state, whether there are any encumbrances on any license or privilege to practice held by the applicant, and whether any adverse action has been taken against any license or privilege to practice held by the applicant.

(d) Each member state shall require an applicant to obtain or retain a license in the home state and meet the home state's qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure, as well as all other applicable state laws.

(e) An audiologist must meet the following requirements:

(1) Must meet one (1) of the following educational requirements:

(A) On or before December 31, 2007, has graduated with a master's degree or doctorate in audiology or equivalent degree regardless of degree name, from a program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor, or by the United States Department of Education and operated by a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the board.

(B) On or after January 1, 2008, has graduated with a doctoral degree in audiology or equivalent degree, regardless of degree name, from a program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor, or by the United States Department of Education and operated by a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the board.

(C) Has graduated from an audiology program that is housed in an institution of higher education outside of the United States:

(i) for which the program and institution have been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country; and

(ii) the degree program of which has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a state licensing board approved program.

(2) Has completed a supervised clinical practicum experience from an accredited educational institution or its cooperating programs as required by the commission.

(3) Has successfully passed a national examination approved by the commission.

(4) Holds an active, unencumbered license.

(5) Has not been convicted or found guilty, and has not entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony related to the practice of audiology, under applicable state or federal criminal law.

(6) Has a valid United States Social Security or National Practitioner Identification number.

(f) A speech-language pathologist must meet the following requirements:

(1) Must meet one (1) of the following educational requirements:

(A) Has graduated with a master's degree from a speech-language pathology program that is accredited by an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education and operated by a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the board.

(B) Has graduated from a speech-language pathology program that is housed in an institution of higher education outside of the United States:

(i) for which the program and institution have been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country; and

(ii) the degree program of which has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a state licensing board approved program.

(2) Has completed a supervised clinical practicum experience from an educational institution or its cooperating programs as required by the commission.

(3) Has completed a supervised postgraduate professional experience as required by the commission.

(4) Has successfully passed a national examination approved by the commission.

(5) Holds an active, unencumbered license.

(6) Has not been convicted or found guilty, and has not entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony related to the practice of speech-language pathology, under applicable state or federal criminal law.

(7) Has a valid United States Social Security or National Practitioner Identification number.

(g) The privilege to practice is derived from the home state license.

(h) An audiologist or speech-language pathologist practicing in a member state must comply with the state practice laws of the state in which the client is located at the time service is provided. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology shall include all audiology and speech-language pathology practice as defined by the state practice laws of the member state in which the client is located. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in a member state under a privilege to practice shall subject an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to the jurisdiction of the licensing board, the courts, and the laws of the member state in which the client is located at the time service is provided.

(i) 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 the privilege to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any other member state. Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single-state license.

(j) Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege.

(k) Member states must comply with the bylaws and rules and regulations of the commission.

As added by P.L.149-2022, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-24.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-24.5
Posting of standing orders, prescriptions, and protocols
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.5. The board shall post a copy of all standing orders, prescriptions, and protocols issued under IC 16-19-4-11 on the board's Internet web site.

As added by P.L.96-2017, SEC.4; P.L.202-2017, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.218-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-1-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-1-2-8
Application of chapter; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. This chapter applies to the imposition and collection of fees under the following:

(1) IC 14-24-10.

(2) IC 25-30-1-17.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.133. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.135; P.L.1-1995, SEC.69; P.L.98-2004, SEC.98; P.L.128-2017, SEC.10; P.L.143-2022, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 25-4-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-4-2-4
Examinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 covering the subjects and scope of the examinations and covering other functions necessary to comply with this chapter. An applicant for registration as a landscape architect shall establish by written examination the applicant's competency to plan, design, specify, and supervise the installation of landscape architectural projects. The board may require that the written examination be supplemented by oral examinations.

(b) Examinations shall be held at least once a year at a time and place fixed by the board.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.132-1984, SEC.12; P.L.242-1985, SEC.6; P.L.214-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-20
State board of registration for professional engineers
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the state board of registration for professional engineers.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-11
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Person" means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, or a group of persons acting in concert.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-5
Interior design
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) "Interior design" means client consultation and preparation and administration of design documents that include:

(1) design studies;

(2) drawings;

(3) schedules;

(4) specifications; and

(5) contracts;

relating to nonstructural and nonseismic interior elements of a building or structure.

(b) The term includes design documents for space plans, reflected ceiling plans, egress, ergonomics, and the design or specification of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, cabinetry, lighting, materials, finishes, and interior design that does not materially affect the building system.

(c) The term does not include construction documents for construction (as defined in 675 IAC 12-6-2(c)) that are prepared only by architects and engineers and filed for state design release.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-15-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-15-9-9
Funeral homes; standards for operation; duties of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board shall do the following:

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

(A) Establish standards for the competent practice of funeral service.

(B) Establish sanitation standards for the construction and equipping of funeral homes.

(C) Establish standards for the operation of funeral homes.

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

(E) Carry out this article.

(2) Establish a program of inspection to administer this article.

(3) Pass upon the qualifications of each applicant for a license under this article.

(4) Provide all examinations under this article.

(5) License all applicants who meet the requirements of IC 25-15-4.

(6) Investigate a complaint alleging a violation of this article.

(7) For a violation of this article by a person who is licensed under this article, 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 issued under IC 30-2-13.

(C) Permanently revoke the licensee's license.

(D) Censure the licensee.

(E) Issue a letter of reprimand.

(F) Place the licensee on probation.

(G) Assess a civil penalty against the licensee 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 a licensee's ability to pay the amount assessed. If the licensee fails to pay the civil penalty within the time specified by the board, the board may suspend the licensee's license without additional proceedings. However, a suspension may not be imposed if the sole basis for the suspension is the licensee's inability to pay a civil penalty.

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

(8) The board shall suspend the license of a funeral home licensee who employs a person who:

(A) holds an inactive funeral director license (as described in IC 25-15-4-6); and

(B) engages in the practice of funeral services or provides funeral services to the public (as described in IC 25-15-2-17 or IC 25-15-2-22).

As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.768; P.L.207-1993, SEC.22; P.L.249-2019, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-10.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 25-23.6-10.5-1
Addiction counselor license requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor must meet the following requirements:

(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:

(A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area as determined by the board from:

(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 3(1) of this chapter; or

(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter;

(B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter; and

(C) completed the experience requirements under section 7 of this chapter.

(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:

(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79); or

(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.

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

(4) Pass an examination established by the board.

(5) Pay the fee established by the board.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.28; P.L.85-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-14
Expiration of sponsor approval; renewal requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The approval for a sponsor for a broker's course expires December 31 each even-numbered year.

(b) A sponsor must submit:

(1) a letter requesting renewal of approval; and

(2) the renewal fee;

at least thirty (30) days before a sponsor's approval expires.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 25-1-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-1-7-8
Witnesses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. At the hearing, the board or hearing officer may call witnesses in addition to those presented by the state or the licensee.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-21
Department of insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The department of insurance (IC 27-1) is a board under IC 25-1-8.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-34.1-8-1
Creation of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The real estate appraiser licensure and certification board is created.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.183-1991, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-33.5-12-7
Commission enforcement of compact provisions and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission, in the reasonable exercise of the commission's discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23.4-1-8
"Postpartum period"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Postpartum period" means the six (6) week period after a birth.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-28-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.79, s.3; Acts 1858(ss), c.17, s.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
Ind. Code § 25-37.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37.5-1-2
Record of purchases; forms; retaining copies; beer kegs
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, every valuable metal dealer in this state shall enter on forms provided under section 6 of this chapter by the state police department for each purchase of valuable metal the following information:

(1) The name and address of the valuable metal dealer.

(2) The date and place of each purchase.

(3) The name, address, age, and driver's license number or Social Security number of the person or persons from whom the valuable metal was purchased.

(4) The valuable metal dealer shall verify the identity of the person from whom the valuable metal was purchased by use of a government issued photographic identification. The valuable metal dealer shall enter on the form the type of government issued photographic identification used to verify the identity of the person from whom the valuable metal was purchased, together with the:

(A) name of the government agency that issued the photographic identification; and

(B) identification number present on the government issued photographic identification.

(5) The motor vehicle license number of the vehicle or conveyance on which the valuable metal was delivered to the valuable metal dealer.

(6) The price paid for the metal.

(7) A description and weight of the valuable metal purchased.

(8) The source of the valuable metal.

(9) The photograph described in subsection (b).

After entering the information required in this subsection, the valuable metal dealer shall require the person or persons from whom the valuable metal is purchased to sign the form and verify its accuracy.

(b) In addition to collecting the information described in subsection (a), a valuable metal dealer shall take a photograph of:

(1) the person from whom the valuable metal is being purchased; and

(2) the valuable metal.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), a valuable metal dealer shall keep a copy of the:

(1) bill of sale or other written documentation submitted by a person attempting to sell an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser under section 8(c) of this chapter; and

(2) written documentation produced by a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter required by section 9(b) of this chapter.

(d) A valuable metal dealer shall make and retain a copy of the government issued photographic identification described under subsection (a)(4) used to verify the identity of the person from whom valuable metal was purchased and the photograph described in subsection (b). However, a valuable metal dealer is not required to make a copy of a government issued photographic identification used under subsection (a)(4) to verify the identity of the person from whom valuable metal is purchased if the valuable metal dealer has retained a copy of a person's government issued photographic identification from a prior purchase from the person by the valuable metal dealer.

(e) The completed form, the photograph described in subsection (b), the copy of the bill of sale or other written documentation required by subsection (c), and the copy of the government issued photographic identification described in subsection (d) shall be kept in a separate book or register by the valuable metal dealer and shall be retained for a period of two (2) years. This book or register shall be made available for inspection by any law enforcement official at any time.

(f) A valuable metal dealer may not accept a damaged or an undamaged metal beer keg if either of the following applies:

(1) The keg is clearly marked as the property of a brewery manufacturer.

(2) The keg's identification markings have been made illegible.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.145-1990, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.350; P.L.170-2007, SEC.2; P.L.158-2009, SEC.4; P.L.134-2012, SEC.29; P.L.224-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-24 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.202-2017, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-17.6-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 25-1-9.5-8
Issuance of prescription; controlled substance conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A prescriber may issue a prescription to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telehealth if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person if the following conditions are met:

(1) The prescriber has satisfied the applicable standard of care in the treatment of the patient.

(2) The issuance of the prescription by the prescriber is within the prescriber's scope of practice and certification.

(3) The prescription:

(A) meets the requirements of subsection (b); and

(B) is not for an opioid. However, an opioid may be prescribed if the opioid:

(i) has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid addiction; and

(ii) is used to treat or manage opioid dependence.

(4) The prescription is not for an abortion inducing drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-1.6).

(5) If the prescription is for a medical device, including an ophthalmic device, the prescriber must use telehealth technology that is sufficient to allow the provider to make an informed diagnosis and treatment plan that includes the medical device being prescribed. However, a prescription for an ophthalmic device is also subject to the conditions in section 13 of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a prescriber may issue a prescription for a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telehealth, even if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person, if the following conditions are met:

(1) The prescriber maintains a valid controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3.

(2) The prescriber meets the conditions set forth in 21 U.S.C. 829 et seq., 21 CFR 1300, 1304, and 1306, and any other regulation enforced by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.

(3) A practitioner acting in the usual course of the practitioner's professional practices issues the prescription for a legitimate medical purpose.

(4) The telehealth communication is conducted using an audiovisual, real time, two-way interactive communication system.

(5) The prescriber complies with the requirements of the INSPECT program (IC 25-26-24).

(6) All other applicable federal and state laws are followed.

(c) A prescription for a controlled substance under this section must be prescribed and dispensed in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3 and IC 25-26-24.

As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.7; P.L.51-2019, SEC.3; P.L.28-2019, SEC.10; P.L.211-2019, SEC.34; P.L.52-2020, SEC.4; P.L.85-2021, SEC.18; P.L.143-2025, SEC.44; P.L.186-2025, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-1
Public interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The practice of pharmacy is declared to be a professional occupation in the state of Indiana, affecting the public health, safety, and welfare and must be subject to regulation and control in the public interest by the board of pharmacy. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to practice pharmacy in the state of Indiana.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-32 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-32
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2019, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.6-3-4
Display of license; contents of promotional material
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist under IC 25-23.6-8-1 shall:

(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist regularly practices; and

(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist" or the letters "LMFT" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.

(b) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist associate under IC 25-23.6-8-1.5 shall:

(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist associate regularly practices; and

(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist associate" or the letters "LMFTA" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 25-20.7-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20.7-1-6
Interior designer
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Interior designer" means a person who practices interior design.

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-1-3-3
Immunity from civil liability; statements in course of investigatory hearing or review proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any person shall be immune from civil liability for damages for any sworn or written statements, made without malice, and transmitted to the regulatory board, executive secretary, or his staff, or made in the course of investigatory, hearing or review proceedings.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.268, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-32 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-32
State of emergency; suspension of statutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. If a state of emergency is declared by:

(1) the governor under IC 10-14-3-12; or

(2) the President of the United States;

the board may, for the duration of the state of emergency, suspend the provisions of a statute or rule under this article that would prevent, hinder, or delay the appropriate delivery of pharmaceutical care.

As added by P.L.98-2006, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-15-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-15-7-1
Transferability of licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A license issued under this article is not transferable from one (1) person to another.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-14.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-14.7
"Veterinary assistant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.7. "Veterinary assistant" means an individual who is not a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who performs tasks related to animal health care under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician.

As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-15-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-15-8-8
Funeral director interns
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to a funeral director intern who is acting as an exempted person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a funeral director intern may engage in the practice of funeral service or provide funeral services to the public if the funeral director intern is acting under the direct supervision of a person holding a funeral director's license. Direct supervision means that:

(1) a licensed funeral director supervising an intern who is performing duties not requiring counseling is physically present in the facility where the intern is performing the duties; or

(2) a funeral director supervising an intern who is counseling is physically present in the same room with the intern and counselee.

(c) A funeral director intern who engages in the practice of funeral service or provides funeral services to the public without the direct supervision of a funeral director may be disciplined under IC 25-1-11.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.14; P.L.214-1993, SEC.53; P.L.237-1995, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-8-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-8-7-2
Requirements for license
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who wishes to obtain a beauty culture salon license must:

(1) do one (1) or more of the following:

(A) Select a site for the salon which, if located in the same building as a residence:

(i) is separated from the residence by a substantial floor to ceiling partition; and

(ii) has a separate entry.

(B) Meet the requirements for a mobile salon as established by the board under IC 25-8-3-23(c);

(2) if applicable, obtain any building permit, certificate of occupancy, or other approval action required under IC 22-15-3 and IC 36-7-4 to operate the beauty culture salon;

(3) install the furnishings, if applicable, and obtain the salon equipment required under rules adopted by the board; and

(4) submit a verified statement on a form prescribed by the board that the beauty culture salon will be under the personal supervision of a person who is licensed as a beauty culture professional before the application was submitted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.23; P.L.197-2007, SEC.38; P.L.170-2013, SEC.48; P.L.158-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-0.5-4-13
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 25-1-4.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-12
"Wholesale drug distributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "wholesale drug distributor" means a person engaged in wholesale distribution of legend drugs, including:

(1) manufacturers;

(2) repackers;

(3) own-label distributors;

(4) private-label distributors;

(5) jobbers;

(6) brokers;

(7) warehouses, including manufacturers' and distributors' warehouses, chain drug warehouses, and wholesale drug warehouses;

(8) independent wholesale drug traders;

(9) retail and hospital pharmacies that conduct wholesale distributions; and

(10) reverse distributors.

The term does not include a common carrier or person hired solely to transport prescription drugs.

As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.98-2006, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-38.1-2-14
Standards of professional conduct
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The board shall adopt by rule standards of professional conduct for the competent practice of veterinary medicine and the competent practice of a registered veterinary technician.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-1-5.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 5.7 / Section 25-1-5.7-5
Temporary license for practitioner with out of state license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other law, the licensing agency shall issue a temporary license to an individual who has an equivalent license in another state to a license issued by a board if the individual satisfies the following conditions:

(1) The individual applies for the temporary license in the manner prescribed by the licensing agency.

(2) The individual remains in good standing and has not been disciplined by the state that has jurisdiction to issue the license.

As added by P.L.69-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-33.5-4-1
Compact state recognition
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A compact state shall recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in compliance with IC 25-33.5-3, to practice telepsychology in another compact state in which the psychologist is not licensed, under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, as provided by the compact.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-23.7-2-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the manufactured home installer licensing board established by IC 25-23.7-3-1.

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-27
Violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. A person who:

(1) sells or fraudulently obtains or furnishes any nursing diploma, license or record;

(2) practices nursing under cover of any diploma or license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;

(3) practices nursing as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse unless licensed to do so under this chapter or IC 25-42;

(4) uses in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter or IC 25-42;

(5) practices nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 is suspended or revoked;

(6) conducts a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been accredited by the board; or

(7) otherwise violates this chapter;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.27; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2543; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.175; P.L.181-2002, SEC.9; P.L.1-2007, SEC.175; P.L.134-2008, SEC.32; P.L.156-2020, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-42.5-2-13
"Impaired practitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Impaired practitioner" means an individual who has one (1) or more conditions that may impair the practitioner's ability to practice as a licensed professional counselor without some type of intervention and may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment, and neurological or physical impairments.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-38.1-4-11
Offenses; veterinary technicians
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person who knowingly:

(1) acts as a registered veterinary technician without being registered as a veterinary technician with the board or having a special permit issued by the board; or

(2) supplies false information on an application for registration as a veterinary technician;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-35.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-2.1-8-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.179-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-20.2-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20.2 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-20.2-3-1
Establishment of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The home inspectors licensing board is established.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-35.6-3-2
Examination for license
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Each applicant for licensure under this article shall be examined in writing. Standards for acceptable performance shall be established by the board.

(b) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. Examinations shall be given at such places within this state as the board may determine at least twice each year, and the board shall make public, in a manner it considers appropriate, notice of such examinations at least sixty (60) days prior to their administration, and shall have all individual examination applicants notified of the time and place of their administration.

(c) The board may examine in whatever theoretical or applied fields of speech-language pathology and audiology it considers appropriate and may examine with regard to a person's professional skills and judgment in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.

(d) The board shall maintain a record of all examination scores.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.270; P.L.149-1987, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 25-1-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-1-19-3
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation, as determined by the court.

As added by P.L.50-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-21.5-7-3
Partnerships, firms, and corporations; eligibility for certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A registration certificate for a professional surveyor may be issued only to a natural person. A partnership, firm, or corporation doing business in Indiana may not be engaged in the practice of surveying unless the practice is carried on under the responsible direction and supervision of a professional surveyor who is a full-time employee and a principal of the firm or partnership or an officer of the corporation. The name of the registrant must appear when the firm name is used in the professional practice of the firm, partnership, or corporation. Any surveys, plans, sheets of designs, specifications, or other documents requiring certification that are prepared by the personnel of any partnership, firm, or corporation must carry the signature and seal of the professional surveyor who was responsible for and in charge of the surveying work.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.15; P.L.57-2013, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 25-13-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-13-1-17
License by reciprocity
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The board may issue a license upon payment of the fee set by the board under section 5 of this chapter by an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant:

(1) is a dental hygienist;

(2) is currently licensed in some other state that has licensing requirements substantially equal to those in effect in Indiana on the date of application;

(3) has been in satisfactory practice for at least two (2) years out of the preceding five (5) years;

(4) passes the law examination; and

(5) has completed at least nineteen (19) hours of continuing education in the previous two (2) years.

However, all other requirements of this chapter must be met and the licensing requirements of the law and the board of the state from which such candidate comes may not be less than those prescribed in this chapter.

(b) An applicant who, before September 1, 1987, graduated from a school for dental hygienists that was recognized by the board at the time the degree was conferred and that required a course of training of only one (1) year, and who has completed:

(1) one (1) year of internship in a dental clinic of an accepted hospital;

(2) one (1) year of teaching, after graduation, in a school for dental hygienists; or

(3) five (5) years of actual dental practice as a dental hygienist;

may apply for licensure under this section if all other requirements of this section are met.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.16; Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.6. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.118; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.49; P.L.169-1985, SEC.44; P.L.149-1987, SEC.30; P.L.33-1993, SEC.20; P.L.75-2002, SEC.2; P.L.155-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-26-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-26-19-2
"Pharmacy technician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pharmacy technician" means an individual who:

(1) works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed under this article; and

(2) performs duties to assist a pharmacist in activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.

As added by P.L.251-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-9
Revocation or suspension of license; hearing procedure; violations; investigation; orders and notices; hearing; costs; discovery
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Upon the filing with the secretary of state, by any interested person, of a verified written complaint which charges any licensee hereunder with a specific violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of state shall cause an investigation of the complaint to be made. If the investigation shows probable cause for the revocation or suspension of the license, the secretary of state shall send a written notice to such licensee, stating in such notice the alleged grounds for the revocation or suspension and fixing a time and place for the hearing thereof. The hearing shall be held not less than five (5) days nor more than twenty (20) days from the time of the mailing of the notice, unless the parties consent otherwise. The secretary of state may subpoena witnesses, books, and records and may administer oaths. The licensee may appear and defend against such charges in person or by counsel. If upon such hearing the secretary of state finds the charges to be true, the secretary of state shall either revoke or suspend the license of the licensee. Suspension shall be for a time certain and in no event for a longer period than one (1) year. No license shall be issued to any person whose license has been revoked for a period of two (2) years from the date of revocation. Reapplication for a license, after revocation as provided, shall be made in the same manner as provided in this chapter for an original application for a license.

(b) Whenever it appears to the secretary of state that a person has engaged in or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or a rule or order under this chapter, the secretary of state may investigate and may issue, with or without a prior hearing, orders and notices as the secretary of state determines to be in the public interest, including cease and desist orders, orders to show cause, and notices. After notice and hearing, the secretary of state may enter an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement, including interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per year, directed to a person who has violated this chapter or a rule or order under this chapter. In addition to all other remedies, the secretary of state may bring an action in the name of and on behalf of the state against the person and any other person participating in or about to participate in a violation of this chapter, to enjoin the person from continuing or doing an act furthering a violation of this chapter and may obtain the appointment of a receiver or conservator. Upon a proper showing by the secretary of state, the court shall enter an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement of the secretary of state directed to a person who has violated this chapter or a rule or order under this chapter.

(c) Upon the issuance of an order or a notice by the secretary of state under subsection (b), the secretary of state shall promptly notify the respondent of the following:

(1) That the order or notice has been issued.

(2) The reasons the order or notice has been issued.

(3) That upon the receipt of a written request the matter will be set for a hearing to commence not less than five (5) days and not more than twenty (20) days after the secretary of state receives the request, unless the parties consent otherwise.

If the respondent does not request a hearing and the secretary of state does not order a hearing, the order or notice will remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by the secretary of state. If a hearing is requested or ordered, the secretary of state, after giving notice of the hearing, may modify or vacate the order or extend it until final determination.

(d) In a proceeding in a circuit or superior court under this section, the secretary of state is entitled to recover all costs and expenses of investigation to which the securities commissioner would be entitled in an administrative proceeding under IC 23-19-6-4, and the court shall include the costs in its final judgment.

(e) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the secretary of state may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that the secretary of state considers material to the inquiry.

(f) Upon order of the secretary of state in any hearing, a deposition may be taken of any witness. A deposition under this chapter shall be:

(1) conducted in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions; and

(2) made returnable to the secretary of state.

(g) If any person fails to obey a subpoena, the circuit or superior court, upon application by the secretary of state, may issue to the person an order requiring the person to appear before the secretary of state to produce documentary evidence, if so ordered, or to give evidence concerning the matter under investigation.

(h) A person is not excused from:

(1) attending any hearing or testifying before the secretary of state; or

(2) producing any document or record;

in obedience to a subpoena of the secretary of state, or in any proceeding instituted by the secretary of state, on the grounds that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture. However, a person may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing about which the person is compelled, after validly claiming the person's privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.9; Acts 1955, c.304, s.9. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.44; P.L.178-1996, SEC.8; P.L.230-2007, SEC.21; P.L.3-2008, SEC.184; P.L.1-2009, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.6-3-2
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the marriage and family therapy services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following:

(1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license.

(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution if:

(A) the activities are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and

(B) the student uses a title that contains the term "intern" or "trainee".

(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month and not more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.

(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.

(5) An employee of or a volunteer for a nonprofit corporation or an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing pastoral counseling or other assistance.

(6) A person who provides school counseling or a person who is certified by a state or national organization that is recognized by the Indiana division of mental health and addiction and who provides counseling in the areas of alcohol or drug abuse addictions.

(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.36; P.L.215-2001, SEC.100; P.L.2-2007, SEC.330; P.L.134-2008, SEC.37; P.L.49-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-8-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-8-13-5
Beauty culture salon license fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall charge a fee established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2 for issuing or renewing a beauty culture salon license. IC 25-1-2-6(e) applies to the issuance and renewal of a beauty culture salon license.

(b) The board shall charge a fee established under IC 25-1-8-6 for reinstating a beauty culture salon license.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.38; P.L.194-2005, SEC.43; P.L.157-2006, SEC.49; P.L.84-2010, SEC.52; P.L.170-2013, SEC.85; P.L.177-2015, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 25-8-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8-3-10
Election of officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The board shall, at its first meeting of each year, elect a president, vice president, and secretary from among its membership. Election of an officer under this section requires a majority vote of all the members of the board.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-31-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31-1-16
Seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The granting of registration extends to the registrant the authority to use a seal of a design approved by the board bearing the registrant's name, registration number, and the legend "professional engineer".

(b) During the period of time that a registrant's certificate is valid, the registrant is authorized to apply the registrant's seal to plans, specifications, studies, drawings, and reports. Applying the registrant's seal attests that:

(1) the work embodies the engineering work of the registrant;

(2) the registrant or an employed subordinate supervised by the registrant prepared the documents, and in the context of engineered plans "prepared" refers to the registrant's control and direction of the engineering work and design process;

(3) the registrant assumes full professional responsibility for the documents; and

(4) the work meets standards of acceptable engineering practice.

(c) It is unlawful for any person to stamp or seal any document with a seal after the certificate of the registrant named on the seal has expired or has been revoked.

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.148, s.16; Acts 1961, c.277, s.6. As amended by P.L.23-1991, SEC.24; P.L.215-1993, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 25-22.5-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 22.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-22.5-8-6
Revocation of physician license for failing to transmit the pregnancy termination report as required or for performing an abortion in violation of certain statutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "abortion" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-1.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 25-1-9, the board:

(1) may revoke the license of a physician if, after appropriate notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the attorney general proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the physician failed to transmit the form to the Indiana department of health as described in IC 16-34-2-5(b); and

(2) shall revoke the license of a physician if, after appropriate notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the attorney general proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the physician performed an abortion in violation of IC 16-34-2-7(a) through IC 16-34-2-7(c) with the intent to avoid the requirements of IC 16-34-2-1.

As added by P.L.173-2017, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.41; P.L.56-2023, SEC.234.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1.3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 25-30-1.3-10
Change in ownership; termination of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If a change in the ownership of a security guard agency results in the failure to meet the qualifications set forth in section 9 of this chapter:

(1) the license for the security guard agency terminates on the date the change in ownership is effective; and

(2) the security guard agency must file a new application for a license as a security guard agency with the board.

As added by P.L.185-2007, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-30-1-21
Violations; fines; separate offenses; complaints
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) A person violates this chapter if the person is not exempt under section 5 of this chapter, does not have a private investigator firm license, and knowingly or intentionally:

(1) engages in the private investigator firm business;

(2) solicits or advertises for business as a private investigator firm; or

(3) in any way represents to be a private investigator firm.

(c) In addition to any other fine imposed on the person, the court shall fine the person convicted of an offense under subsection (b) the amount of compensation earned by the person in the commission of the offense. Notwithstanding IC 35-50-3-2, the total fine imposed under this section may exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) if necessary to comply with this subsection.

(d) Each transaction under subsection (b) constitutes a separate offense.

(e) A complaint for a violation of this chapter or for an injunction under section 22 of this chapter is sufficient if the complaint alleges that a person on a specific day in a specific county:

(1) engages in business as a private investigator firm;

(2) solicited or advertised for business as a private investigator firm; or

(3) represented to be a private investigator firm;

without a private investigator firm license.

(f) A person who knowingly or intentionally fails or refuses to surrender a private investigator firm license issued under this chapter when the license is revoked by the board commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.163, s.21. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2552; P.L.214-1993, SEC.78; P.L.1-1998, SEC.134; P.L.185-2007, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 25-26-24-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 24 / Section 25-26-24-5
"Exception report"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "exception report" means a record of data concerning:

(1) a practitioner practicing a particular specialty or field of health care;

(2) a dispenser doing business in a particular location; or

(3) a recipient;

that indicates dispensing or receiving of controlled substances outside norms for dispensing or receiving controlled substances established by the board under this chapter.

As added by P.L.51-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-43-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-43-10-4
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission.

As added by P.L.21-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-13-1-10.7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-13-1-10.7
Administration of nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist or dental assistant; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.7. (a) A dental hygienist or dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist or dental assistant has:

(1) either:

(A) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year; or

(B) graduated from a program:

(i) accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; or

(ii) approved by the board;

(2) satisfactorily completed a three (3) hour didactic nitrous oxide administration course that:

(A) contains curriculum on pharmacology, biochemistry, anatomy of nitrous oxide administration, emergency procedures, and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit; and

(B) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or approved by the board; and

(3) demonstrated clinical competency on at least five (5) patients under the direct supervision of a licensed Indiana dentist whose license is in good standing.

(b) The licensed Indiana dentist supervising the clinical competency under subsection (a)(3) shall provide to the dental hygienist or dental assistant a signed affidavit certifying the competency.

(c) Upon receipt of the affidavit provided to a dental hygienist or dental assistant under subsection (b), the provider of an educational program or curriculum described in subsection (a)(2) shall issue a certificate of completion to the dental hygienist or dental assistant. The certificate of completion must be publicly displayed in the dental office of the dental hygienist or dental assistant.

(d) Before permitting a dental hygienist or dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide, the supervising dentist shall:

(1) verify that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has completed the requirements of subsection (a);

(2) determine the maximum percent-dosage of nitrous oxide to be administered to the patient; and

(3) ensure that any administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists or dental assistants is done in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards developed by the American Dental Association or the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

As added by P.L.35-2020, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.59-2026, SEC.4; P.L.118-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-18-b
Employees under direction of architect; exempt buildings
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 18. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the draftsmen, students, clerks of works, superintendents, and other employees of those lawfully practicing as registered architects, under the provisions of this chapter, from acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of their employers, or to prevent the employment of superintendents of the construction, enlargement, or alteration of buildings, or any parts thereof, or prevent such superintendents from acting under the immediate personal supervision of the registered architect by whom the plans and specifications of any building, enlargement, or alteration were prepared. Nor shall anything contained in this chapter apply to the making of plans or specifications or the supervision of construction, enlargement or alteration of buildings or any parts thereof specifically exempted from the rules of the department of homeland security or specifically exempted from the department of homeland security requirements for preparation of such plans and specifications by registered architects or registered engineers.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.18; Acts 1935, c.252, s.3; Acts 1961, c.331, s.7; Acts 1969, c.380, s.2. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.13; P.L.8-1984, SEC.117; P.L.152-2026, SEC.442.
Ind. Code § 25-8-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-8-5-7
Postsecondary higher education classes, courses, programs; rules; policies and procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A school of barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or cosmetology licensed under this chapter shall be authorized to offer postsecondary higher education classes, courses, or programs consistent with the rules and policies adopted by the board subject to the board's oversight.

(b) The board shall:

(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to comply with this section and any federal law or regulation; and

(2) develop policies and administrative procedures to:

(A) appropriately act on complaints concerning a beauty culture school licensed under this chapter; and

(B) comply with this section and any federal law or regulation.

As added by P.L.75-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-29-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-29-1-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.8, s.8. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2548; P.L.137-1985, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.33-1993, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 25-21.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-21.5-1-3
Board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the state board of registration for professional surveyors.

As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 25-8-9-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-8-9-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.170-2013, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 25-42-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-42-8-8
Emergency rules; application of rulemaking procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) For purposes of this section, an emergency rule is a rule that must be adopted immediately to do at least one (1) of the following:

(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.

(2) Prevent a loss of commission or party state funds.

(3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is required by federal law or rule.

(b) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing. However, the usual rulemaking procedures provided in this compact and in this chapter must be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, and in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-31-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31-1-21
License by reciprocity
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The board may, upon application and payment of a fee established by the board in the board's rules, issue a certificate of registration as a professional engineer to an individual who holds a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer, issued to the applicant by the proper authority of any state or territory or possession of the United States if the requirements for registration of professional engineers that the certificate of registration was issued under do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter. In determining the qualifications of an applicant, the board may accept the verified professional record of the applicant that is certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. However, an applicant meets the experience requirement under section 12 of this chapter if the applicant:

(1) has at least three (3) years of engineering work experience after the applicant graduates from an approved engineering curriculum but before the applicant successfully passes an examination required under section 14 of this chapter; and

(2) has been registered or licensed as a professional engineer in another state for at least ten (10) years.

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.148, s.21; Acts 1957, c.320, s.10; Acts 1965, c.284, s.10; Acts 1969, c.279, s.8. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.104; P.L.23-1991, SEC.28; P.L.215-1993, SEC.21; P.L.194-2005, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-6
Records
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The secretary of state shall keep in the secretary of state's office a record of all applications for licenses and all bonds required to be filed, including a statement as to whether a license, renewal license, or provisional license has been issued under each application and bond, and if revoked or suspended, the date of the filing of the order of revocation or suspension. The secretary of state shall maintain a list of all individuals, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations who have had their license revoked or suspended, and the secretary of state shall keep a written record of all complaints filed against any licensee. Each license issued shall contain the name and address of the licensee and a serial number. The record shall be open to inspection as public records.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.6; Acts 1955, c.304, s.6. As amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.380; P.L.178-1996, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-33.5-5-2
Requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. To exercise the temporary authorization to practice under the terms and provisions of the compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state must meet the following:

(1) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:

(A) either:

(i) regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education to grant graduate degrees; or

(ii) authorized by provincial statute or royal charter to grant doctoral degrees; or

(B) a foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to an institute described under clause (A) by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service.

(2) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from a program that meets the following:

(A) The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must:

(i) be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program; and

(ii) specify in institutional catalogs and brochures the intent to educate and train professional psychologists.

(B) Stands as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution.

(C) Has a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas, whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines.

(D) Consists of an integrated, organized sequence of study.

(E) Includes identifiable psychology faculty that are sufficient in size and breadth to carry out faculty responsibilities.

(F) Employs a director of the program that is a psychologist and a member of the core faculty.

(G) Has an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in the program for a degree.

(H) Includes supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology.

(I) Encompasses curriculum of a minimum of three (3) academic years of full-time graduate study for a doctoral degree and a minimum of one (1) academic year of full-time graduate study for a master's degree.

(J) Includes an acceptable residency, as defined by the rules of the commission.

(3) Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state that is a compact state.

(4) Have no history of an adverse action that violates the rules of the commission.

(5) Have no criminal record history reported on an identity history summary that violates the rules of the commission.

(6) Possess a current, active interjurisdictional practice certificate.

(7) Provide attestations concerning the following:

(A) Areas of intended practice.

(B) Work experience.

(C) The provision and release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission.

(8) Meet other criteria, as determined by the rules of the commission.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-10.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 25-23.6-10.5-7
Addiction counselor counseling experience
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) For purposes of this section, "virtual supervision" means supervision of an applicant for a license as an addiction counselor by a qualified supervisor through an electronic platform that provides for synchronous visual and audio interaction in real time, and which is compliant with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Virtual supervision does not include telephone calls, electronic mail, or text messages.

(b) An applicant under section 1 of this chapter must have at least two (2) years of addiction counseling experience that must include at least one hundred fifty (150) hours under supervision, one hundred (100) hours of which must be under individual supervision and fifty (50) hours of which must be under group supervision. The supervision required must be provided by a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.

(c) If an individual is obtaining the supervised addiction counseling experience described in subsection (b) in Indiana, the individual must be licensed as an addiction counselor associate under section 1.5 of this chapter.

(d) A doctoral internship, or a supervised master's level practicum, an internship, or field experience in addiction counseling, may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement.

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

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

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

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

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

(h) Any supervised addiction counseling experience hours that an applicant accumulates under this chapter after being licensed as an addiction counselor associate under section 1.5 of this chapter do not expire and may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised addiction counseling experience requirements under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.160-2018, SEC.6; P.L.207-2021, SEC.28; P.L.83-2024, SEC.22; P.L.130-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-6
"Client" or "patient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Client" or "patient" refers to the recipient of psychological services, whether psychological services are delivered in the context of health care, corporate, supervision, or consulting services.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-35.6-2-1-b
Establishment; members; appointment; term; meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 1. (a) There is established the speech-language pathology and audiology board.

(b) The board shall be comprised of four (4) members, who shall be appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, four (4) board members shall have been residents of this state for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their appointment and shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in speech-language pathology or audiology for at least five (5) years immediately preceding their appointment. At least two (2) board members shall be speech-language pathologists and at least two (2) shall be audiologists. All board members shall at all times be holders of active and valid licenses for the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.

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

(d) Appointments shall be:

(1) for members appointed before July 1, 2019, for a three year term; and

(2) for members appointed after June 30, 2019, for a term under IC 25-1-6.5.

(e) The governor may consider, but shall not be bound to accept, recommendations for board membership made by a statewide association for speech-language and hearing. A statewide association for speech-language and hearing may submit to the governor its recommendations for board membership not less than sixty (60) days after a vacancy. In the event of a mid-term vacancy, such association may make recommendations for filling such vacancy.

(f) At the first meeting of the board each year, members shall elect a chairperson for the subsequent twelve (12) month period. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson or the written request of any two (2) board members. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public, except that the board may hold closed sessions to prepare, approve, grade, or administer examinations or, upon request of an applicant who fails an examination, to prepare a response indicating any reason for the applicant's failure. All meetings of the board must be held in Indiana.

(g) A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. A majority of the quorum may transact business. The chairperson of the board is not allowed to cast a vote on any matter before the board unless the chairperson's vote is necessary to break a tie.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.266; P.L.250-1985, SEC.3; P.L.149-1987, SEC.108; P.L.168-2016, SEC.9; P.L.249-2019, SEC.135; P.L.152-2026, SEC.446.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-0.5-3-15
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. IC 25-1-2-6(b) applies to the Indiana optometry board.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-34.1-10-9
"Subagent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "subagent" means a broker engaged to act for another broker in performing brokerage services for a client.

As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-38.1-1-9
"Extern"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Extern" means a:

(1) senior veterinary student enrolled in an accredited college of veterinary medicine; or

(2) second year student enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program;

employed by or working with a licensed veterinarian and under the licensed veterinarian's direct supervision.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-35.6-1-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 35.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-35.6-1-8.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.59-2007, SEC.2. Expired 6-30-2018 by P.L.59-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-0.5-6-1
"Provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in IC 25-1-5-10, "provider" means an individual licensed, certified, registered, or permitted by any of the entities described in this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-23.6-8-4
Examinations; times and places
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board shall provide for examinations to be given at least once annually at times and places established by the board.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-39-1.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 25-39-1.5-2
Department of natural resources as board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. For the purposes of licensing a water well driller and well water pump installer under IC 25-39-3, the department of natural resources is a "board" under IC 25-1-8-1.

As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 25-4-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-4-1-3
Organization and government of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board shall organize by the election of a chairman and vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year. The first meeting of the board shall be held within thirty (30) days after the members thereof shall have been appointed, on call of the chairman of the board. Thereafter, the board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year and may hold such special meetings, as the board in its discretion considers necessary or advisable. The time for holding the regular meetings, the method of calling special meetings and the manner of giving notice of all meetings shall be prescribed in the bylaws of the board. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. Approval by a majority of all members of the board shall be required for action to be taken. The board shall adopt official seals representing the different professions that shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted and issued as provided in this chapter. Subject to the approval of the governor, the board is hereby authorized to make bylaws and prescribe and promulgate rules as considered necessary in the performance of its duty. The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of architecture and landscape architecture, and for the administration of the registered architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter. Suitable office quarters shall be provided for the use of the board in the city of Indianapolis.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.3; Acts 1945, c.56, s.2; Acts 1961, c.331, s.2. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.5; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.27; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.25; P.L.82-2000, SEC.8; P.L.194-2005, SEC.11; P.L.249-2019, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.3 / Section 25-1-9.3-5
"Prescriber"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" means any of the following:

(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.

(2) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe under IC 25-23.

(4) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.

(5) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 and granted the authority to prescribe by the physician assistant's supervisory physician in accordance with IC 25-27.5-5-4.

(6) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.

As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-2.1-1-2
Applicability of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions of this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-26-16-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 16 / Section 25-26-16-1.5
"Therapeutic alternative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "therapeutic alternative" means a drug product that:

(1) has a different chemical structure from;

(2) is in the same pharmacological or therapeutic class as; and

(3) usually can be expected to have similar therapeutic effects and adverse reaction profiles when administered to patients in therapeutically equivalent doses as;

another drug.

As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-17
"Single state license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Single state license" means a nurse license issued by a party state that:

(1) authorizes practice only within the issuing state; and

(2) does not include a multistate licensure privilege to practice in another party state.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-6.1-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 6.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-6.1-1-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this article:

"Auction" means a sale transaction conducted by means of oral or written exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of the auctioneer's audience, which exchanges consist of a series of invitations for offers for the purchase of goods or real estate made by the auctioneer and offers to purchase made by members of the audience and culminate in the acceptance by the auctioneer of the highest or most favorable offer made by a member of the participating audience.

"Auction company" means any person or persons who, as a part of its business, arranges, manages, sponsors, advertises, or carries out auctions.

"Auctioneer" means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of offers for the purchase of goods or real estate at an auction.

"Commission" means the Indiana auctioneer commission.

"Goods" means any goods, wares, chattels, merchandise, or other personal property, including domestic animals and farm products.

"Licensee" means any person licensed under this article and, in the case of an auction company, includes the person required to obtain a license for such auction company.

"Organization" means a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a trust (specifically including a business trust), a firm, an association, or any other form of business enterprise which is owned by two (2) or more individuals.

"Person" means an organization or an individual.

"Real estate" means any right, title, or interest in real property, including fixtures.

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

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.270, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.163, SEC.2; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.35; P.L.132-1984, SEC.14; P.L.214-1993, SEC.13; P.L.1-2006, SEC.422; P.L.59-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-15-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-15-10-6
Functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The holder of a courtesy card issued under this chapter is authorized to undertake the following acts of funeral directing:

(1) Remove and transport unembalmed and embalmed deceased human bodies:

(A) to Indiana from; and

(B) from Indiana to;

the state or states where the courtesy card holder is licensed as a funeral director.

(2) Prepare and complete sections of a death certificate and other disposition permits needed for disposition of deceased human remains, and sign and file death certificates and permits.

(3) Sign and file death certificates and other disposition permits without the assistance of or being under the supervision of a funeral director licensed under this article.

(4) Supervise and conduct funeral ceremonies in Indiana without the assistance of a funeral director licensed under this article.

As added by P.L.95-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-1-5-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-1-5-10.5
Provider profile information supplied by Indiana board of veterinary medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. The Indiana board of veterinary medicine shall provide the agency with the information necessary to create and maintain a provider profile under section 10 of this chapter for each provider (as defined by section 10(a) of this chapter) regulated under IC 25-38.1.

As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-37-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-37-1-9
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A transient merchant who:

(1) transacts business without having first obtained a license under this chapter; or

(2) knowingly advertises, offers for sale, or sells any goods, wares, or merchandise contrary to this chapter;

commits a Class B infraction for each day a violation occurs.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.9. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2564; P.L.158-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-24
"Protection order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Protection order" means an injunction or other order issued by a tribunal of the issuing state or Indian tribe to prevent an individual from:

(1) engaging in violent or threatening acts against;

(2) engaging in harassment of;

(3) engaging in contact or communication with; or

(4) being in physical proximity to;

another person. The term includes temporary and final orders issued by civil and criminal courts.

As added by P.L.94-2010, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 25-26-13.5-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions set forth in IC 25-26-13-2 apply to this chapter.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-0.5-8-28
Physician assistant committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. An occupation for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered by the physician assistant committee (IC 25-27.5) is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-14.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-14.5-5-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.124-1994, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.180-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-39-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-39-2-5
Bentonite clay
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Bentonite clay" means a commercial clay or clay mineral product that has been approved by the commission by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2.

As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-26-13-16
Pharmacist's professional judgment; honoring and refusal to honor prescriptions; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) A pharmacist shall exercise the pharmacist's professional judgment in the best interest of the patient's health when engaging in the practice of pharmacy.

(b) A pharmacist has a duty to honor all prescriptions from a practitioner or from a physician, podiatrist, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or veterinarian licensed under the laws of another state. Before honoring a prescription, the pharmacist shall take reasonable steps to determine whether the prescription has been issued in compliance with the laws of the state where it originated. The pharmacist is immune from criminal prosecution or civil liability if the pharmacist, in good faith, refuses to honor a prescription because, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, the honoring of the prescription would:

(1) be contrary to law;

(2) be against the best interest of the patient;

(3) aid or abet an addiction or habit; or

(4) be contrary to the health and safety of the patient.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-1986, SEC.3; P.L.28-2020, SEC.1; P.L.114-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-6.1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-6.1
Requirements for physical therapist license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.1. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist must do the following:

(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.

(2) Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.

(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.

(4) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.

(5) Meet any other requirements established by board rule.

As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 25-34.5-2-6.4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-34.5-2-6.4
Performance of tasks by unlicensed persons; oversight by practitioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.4. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and except as otherwise provided in this article, to perform the practice of respiratory care other than a task, an individual must be:

(1) a practitioner; or

(2) a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional whose scope of practice includes the respiratory care practice.

(b) An individual who is not a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional may perform a task only:

(1) under the proximate supervision of a practitioner or other authorized health care professional; and

(2) if the individual has demonstrated to the facility that employs or contracts with the individual competency to perform the task.

The facility shall document competency in accordance with licensure, certification, and accreditation standards applicable to the facility.

(c) A practitioner may do the following:

(1) Delegate tasks.

(2) Supervise the performance of tasks.

As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.288-2001, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-29-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-29-2-11
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:

(1) Forms necessary for applications.

(2) Areas that are necessary to implement this act.

(b) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:

(1) The establishment of fees under IC 25-1-8-2.

(2) The retirement or surrender of a license.

(3) Granting an inactive license and procedures for reinstatement of an inactive license.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.60. Amended by P.L.180-2018, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-33.5-7-3
Effect of adverse action and discipline; reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If a home state takes adverse action against a psychologist's license, the psychologist's:

(1) authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is terminated;

(2) E.Passport is revoked;

(3) temporary authorization to practice is terminated; and

(4) interjurisdictional practice certificate is revoked.

(b) All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action must be reported to the commission in accordance with the rules promulgated by the commission. A compact state shall report adverse actions in accordance with the rules of the commission.

(c) In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the psychologist is not eligible for telepsychology or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the rules of the commission.

(d) Other actions may be imposed on the psychologist, as determined by the rules promulgated by the commission.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-11-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-11-1-2
"Collection agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The term "collection agency" does not include the following:

(a) Attorney at law.

(b) Persons regularly employed on a regular wage or salary in the capacity of credit men or in a similar capacity except as an independent contractor.

(c) Banks, trust departments, fiduciaries, financial institutions, licensees under IC 37-1 and IC 37-2, and licensees under IC 28-5-1.

(d) Licensed real estate brokers.

(e) Employees of licensees under this chapter.

(f) Any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged in any business enterprise in the state whose primary object, business, or pursuit is not the collection of claims, as the term is defined by this chapter.

(g) Any electric, gas, water, or telephone public utility and its respective employees, agents, representative agents, representatives, and individual contractors.

(h) Any express company regulated under IC 8-2.1 or IC 8-3.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.2; Acts 1955, c.304, s.2. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.272, SEC.1; P.L.23-1988, SEC.113; P.L.99-1989, SEC.31; P.L.3-1989, SEC.145; P.L.8-1993, SEC.376; P.L.159-2017, SEC.24; P.L.115-2026, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-0.5-1-4
Dental hygienists
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 25-1-1.1-4 applies to an individual licensed or certified under IC 25-13 (dental hygienists).

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 25-26-13.5-2
"Patient care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "patient care" means patient care activities provided by a pharmacist, regardless of whether drugs or devices are dispensed, that are intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure or prevention of a disease, elimination or reduction of a patient's symptoms, or arresting or slowing of a disease process. The term includes the following:

(1) Drug review.

(2) Drug monitoring.

(3) Drug and device dispensing.

(4) Oral and sterile compounding verification.

(5) Medication therapy management.

(6) Patient assessment.

(7) Patient counseling.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-31.5-5-2
Prima facie evidence of rights and privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The issuance of a registration certificate to a professional soil scientist by the board is prima facie evidence that the individual named on the certificate is entitled to all rights and privileges of a registered professional soil scientist while the certificate remains in force.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-17.6-1-5
"Geologist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Geologist" means a person who is qualified by the person's knowledge of the principles of geology acquired by:

(1) professional education; and

(2) practical experience.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-12
Indiana state board of health facility administrators
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The Indiana state board of health facility administrators (IC 25-19-1) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-26-19-6
Qualification for pharmacy technician in training permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall issue a pharmacy technician in training permit 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 not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing upon the individual's ability to practice competently;

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

(5) has applied for licensure under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) An applicant:

(1) may work as a pharmacy technician in training without a permit for not more than thirty (30) consecutive days after the applicant files an application under this section;

(2) shall provide the applicant's employer with a receipt issued by the board that:

(A) provides the date an application under this section was filed; and

(B) indicates that the fee has been paid;

before the applicant may begin work as a pharmacy technician in training; and

(3) may request an additional thirty (30) day period to practice as a pharmacy technician in training without a permit. The board may approve a request under this subdivision if the board determines that the extension is for good cause.

(c) A pharmacy technician in training permit expires on the earliest of the following:

(1) The date the permit holder is issued a pharmacy technician license under this chapter.

(2) The date the board disapproves the permit holder's application for a pharmacy technician license under this chapter.

(3) The date the permit holder ceases to be enrolled in good standing in a pharmacy technician training program approved by the board. The graduation of a permit holder from a pharmacy technician program does not cause the permit to expire under this subdivision.

(4) Sixty (60) days after the date that the permit holder successfully completes a program approved by the board.

(5) Twelve (12) months after the date of issuance.

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

As added by P.L.251-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.58-2014, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-34.1-7-7
Limitation of actions; notice of commencement of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An order for payment from the real estate recovery fund may not be issued unless the action to recover from the real estate recovery fund was commenced within one (1) year after the termination of all proceedings against the licensee for embezzlement of money or property, or unlawfully obtaining money or property by false pretenses, use of a device, trickery, or forgery, including appeals and proceedings supplemental to judgment. When any person commences an action for a judgment that may result in an order for payment from the fund, the person shall notify the commission in writing of the commencement of the action.

As added by P.L.255-1987, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-30-1-1
Short title
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter may be cited as the "Private Investigator Firm License Law".

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.163, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.87; P.L.185-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-23.7-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the installation of a manufactured home in a mobile home community.

As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-5.1-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-5.1-3-8
Temporary permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to a person to practice as an athletic trainer if the person pays a fee and the person:

(1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state and the person has applied for a license from the board;

(2) is practicing in a state that does not license or certify athletic trainers but is certified by the BOC, approved by the board, and the person has applied for a license from the board; or

(3) has met the requirements of section 1 of this chapter, except for the requirement of section 1(a)(6) of this chapter.

(b) A person with a temporary permit issued under subsection (a)(3) may practice as an athletic trainer only under the supervision of an athletic trainer licensed under this article.

(c) A temporary permit expires on the earliest of:

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

(2) the date the board disapproves the person's license application; or

(3) ninety (90) days after the date of issuance.

As added by P.L.173-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.252-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-20
Indiana optometry board
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The Indiana optometry board (IC 25-24) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-42-1-8
"Home state"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Home state" means the party state that is a nurse's primary state of residence.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-2.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-2.5-3-3
Unlicensed practice of acupuncture; civil immunity for physician who referred patient to a licensed acupuncturist
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to section 1 of this chapter, it is unlawful to practice acupuncture without a license issued under this article.

(b) If a licensed acupuncturist practices acupuncture on a patient after having obtained a written letter of referral or written diagnosis of the patient from a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, the physician is immune from civil liability relating to the patient's or acupuncturist's use of that diagnosis or referral except for acts or omissions of the physician that amount to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.59-2001, SEC.4; P.L.134-2008, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-11-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-0.5-11-17
Physician assistant committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The physician assistant committee (IC 25-27.5) is a board under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-38.1-3-12
Registration certificate renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a registration certificate issued under this chapter is valid until the next renewal date described under subsection (b).

(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), all registration certificates expire on a date set by the board of each even-numbered year but may be renewed by application to the board and payment of the proper renewal fee. In accordance with IC 25-1-5-4(c), the board shall mail a notice ninety (90) days before the expiration to each registered veterinary technician. The board shall issue a registration certificate renewal to each individual registered under this chapter if the proper fee has been received and all other requirements for renewal of the registration certificate have been satisfied. Failure to renew a registration certificate on or before the expiration date automatically renders the license invalid without any action by the board.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.35; P.L.177-2015, SEC.79; P.L.48-2022, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-12
"Day"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Day" means any part of a day in which psychological work is performed.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-30-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-30-2-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Department" means the state police department established under IC 10-11-2-4.

"Polygraph examiner" means a person who is solely or partly engaged in the business of establishing the truth or falsity of any statement or representation, by means of a polygraph instrument.

"Polygraph instrument" means a device that permanently and simultaneously records, at a minimum, an individual's cardiovascular and respiratory patterns and galvanic skin responses in order to determine truthfulness.

As added by P.L.250-1983, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 25-8-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-8-4-9
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board shall issue a license to an applicant who:

(1) receives a minimum grade of seventy-five percent (75%) on both the written and practical examinations described in section 8 of this chapter; and

(2) complies with the remaining requirements for a license set forth in this article.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.214-1993, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-20-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-20-1-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.9. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-17
Receipts; use and disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. All moneys received shall be deposited with the treasurer of state at the end of each month and be placed by him in the general fund of the state. The expenses of said board shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being made therefrom in the manner provided for the making of such appropriations.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.17. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-4
"Eligible recipient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "eligible recipient" means an individual who:

(1) is a resident of the state of Indiana;

(2) has an income that is below two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level, as defined by the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the federal Department of Health and Human Services; and

(3) is either:

(A) uninsured and has no third party prescription drug reimbursement coverage; or

(B) underinsured and has no active third party prescription drug reimbursement coverage for the drug prescribed.

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-14-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-14-3-11
Compliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board and the dentist shall comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education.

As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.10; P.L.157-2006, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 25-26-26-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 26 / Section 25-26-26-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana board of pharmacy (IC 25-26-13-3).

As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31.5-1-6
"Registered professional soil scientist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Registered professional soil scientist" means an individual who is registered as a professional soil scientist under IC 25-31.5-4.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23.6-1-9
"Psychotherapy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Psychotherapy" means the assessing and treating of mental and emotional disorders by any of the various means of communication between the social worker practitioner and the client.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-23.7-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.7-5-4
License denial; remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An individual who is denied a license under this article has the remedies prescribed under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.162-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-33.5-12-8
Legal action by commission against state in default; relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) By a majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has the compact's principal offices against a compact state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and the commission's promulgated rules and bylaws.

(b) The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages.

(c) If judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-19-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-19-1-21
Postsecondary educational institution accredited program preceptor; qualifications; duties; expiration; application
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), to qualify as a postsecondary educational institution accredited program preceptor, an applicant must demonstrate that the program has faculty members who are currently licensed as health facility administrators under this article to instruct student interns in a health facility in accordance with this chapter.

(b) A postsecondary educational institution accredited program faculty member who does not provide instruction in a health facility is not required to be a licensed health facility administrator.

(c) To serve as a preceptor, a currently licensed health facility administrator who is part of a postsecondary educational institution accredited program's faculty described in subsection (a):

(1) must have attended, within the five (5) years prior to becoming a faculty member, a board approved educational preceptor program and provide the university accredited program with a certificate of completion; and

(2) may not have any disciplinary action taken by the board against the health facility administrator in the last two (2) years.

(d) Each approved postsecondary educational institution accredited program preceptor shall do the following:

(1) Act as a teacher rather than an employer and provide a student intern with educational opportunities.

(2) Inform the board if the student intern presents any problems that may affect the facility's service and operation or the student internship program.

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

(4) Upon a student's completion of the program, submit to the board an affidavit, as prescribed by the board, stating that the requirements described in section 17 of this chapter have been met.

(5) Maintain the records of student internship programs for a period of five (5) years, and, upon request by the board, allow the board to review the records.

(e) A preceptor's approval as a preceptor expires when the student intern that the preceptor is supervising completes the course of instruction and training prescribed by the board or fails to complete the requirements described in section 19 of this chapter.

(f) The applicant for approval as a preceptor shall file a new application for each student intern applicant for whom the preceptor applicant desires to serve as a preceptor.

(g) The board reserves the right to take appropriate action for failure of a preceptor to comply with the duties enumerated above.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.17-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 25-8-2-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-8-2-2.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.170-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-6.5
Chiropractors; waiver of deductible or copayment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) In addition to section 4 of this chapter, a practitioner licensed to practice chiropractic is subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions under section 9 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board regulating the profession finds a practitioner has:

(1) waived a payment of a deductible or a copayment required to be made to the practitioner by a patient under the patient's insurance or health care plan; and

(2) advertised the waiver of a payment described in subdivision (1).

(b) This section does not apply to the waiver of a deductible or a copayment by a practitioner if:

(1) the practitioner determines chiropractic service is necessary for the immediate health and welfare of a patient;

(2) the practitioner determines the payment of a deductible or a copayment would create a substantial financial hardship for the patient; and

(3) the waiver is based on the evaluation of the individual patient and is not a regular business practice of the practitioner.

As added by P.L.151-1989, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-26-13.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 25-26-13.5-6
Registration of remote dispensing facility; requirements; operating under a contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Before a remote dispensing facility may do business in Indiana, the remote dispensing facility must be registered with the board under this chapter and in the manner prescribed by the board.

(b) Before a pharmacy licensed under this article may operate a remote dispensing facility, the pharmacy must register with the board under this chapter.

(c) A facility must meet the following requirements in order to be registered as a remote dispensing facility under this chapter:

(1) If the remote dispensing facility is not jointly owned by the pharmacy, operate under a contract with a supervising pharmacy.

(2) Be supervised by a pharmacist who is licensed under this article and who is designated by the supervising pharmacy to be responsible for oversight of the remote dispensing facility.

(3) Be located at least ten (10) miles from an existing retail pharmacy unless:

(A) the applicant with the proposed remote dispensing facility demonstrates to the board how the proposed remote dispensing facility will promote public health; or

(B) the remote dispensing facility exclusively serves the patients of:

(i) a community mental health center established under IC 12-29;

(ii) a health care facility (as defined in IC 16-28-13-0.5); or

(iii) a physician clinic.

(4) Maintain a patient counseling area.

(5) Display a sign visible to the public indicating that the location is a remote dispensing facility. The sign must include the following information:

(A) That the facility provides remote services supervised by a pharmacist located in another pharmacy.

(B) The identification and address of the supervising pharmacy.

(C) Disclosure that a pharmacist is required to speak to the consumer using audio and video communication systems any time a new drug or device is dispensed at the remote dispensing facility.

(D) Whether patient counseling is provided on a prescription drug refill at the remote dispensing facility.

(E) That the facility is under continuous video surveillance and that the video is recorded.

(d) If the remote dispensing facility is operating under a contract with a supervising pharmacy, the contract must:

(1) specify the responsibilities of each party to the contract; and

(2) be available for review by the board at the board's request.

As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.39; P.L.143-2022, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-17.6-1-6.5
"Licensed professional geologist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who is licensed under this article.

As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.108-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-20
Application for nursing education program; employment of registered nurses
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Any institution which desires to conduct a nursing education program shall apply to the board and submit evidence that:

(1) it is prepared to give a minimum curriculum of organized instruction and clinical experience in nursing in conformity to the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. Such instruction and experience must be secured in more than one (1) institution or agency approved by the board; and

(2) it is prepared to meet other standards established by this chapter and by the board.

(b) An institution that conducts a nursing education program may employ a person who:

(1) is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing; and

(2) has at least three (3) years of experience in nursing in the previous six (6) years;

to instruct nursing students on a part-time basis for the purpose of clinical instruction.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.20; Acts 1951, c.34, s.6. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.81; P.L.149-1987, SEC.63; P.L.177-2009, SEC.43; P.L.143-2025, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 25-42-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-42-7-2
Sovereign immunity not waived
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This compact does not waive sovereign immunity.

As added by P.L.135-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-42.5-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-42.5-2-7
"Current significant investigative information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Current significant investigative information" means:

(1) investigative information that a licensing board, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the licensed professional counselor to respond, if required by state law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction; or

(2) investigative information that indicates that the licensed professional counselor represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the licensed professional counselor has been notified and had an opportunity to respond.

As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-23.6-3-3
Violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 25-8-15.4-25 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 15.4 / Section 25-8-15.4-25
Violations; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

As added by P.L.142-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-5.1-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 5.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-5.1-2-5
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A vacancy on the board shall be filled under IC 25-1-6.5.

As added by P.L.213-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-0.5-7-8
Indiana plumbing commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The Indiana professional licensing agency shall perform administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities for the Indiana plumbing commission (IC 25-28.5-1-3) under IC 25-1-5-3.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.29-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-38.1-3-2
Veterinarian licensure requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. To become a licensed veterinarian, a person must:

(1) not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice ethically and competently;

(2) not have committed an act that would have been a violation of IC 25-1-9-4 or IC 25-1-9-6;

(3) pay the fees required under this article;

(4) have successfully completed a program in veterinary medicine from an accredited college of veterinary medicine; and

(5) have successfully completed the examinations described in section 4 of this chapter or qualify for a license without examination under section 5 of this chapter.

However, a person who was licensed as a veterinarian in Indiana on August 31, 1979, is not required to meet the requirements of subdivision (4) or (5).

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For the purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Physical therapy" means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist that includes any of the following:

(A) Examining, evaluating, and conduct testing (as defined in subdivision (16)) on patients with mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement related conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis.

(B) Alleviating impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities by designing, implementing, and modifying treatment interventions that may include therapeutic exercise, functional training in home, community, or work integration or reintegration that is related to physical movement and mobility, manual therapy, including soft tissue and joint mobilization or manipulation, therapeutic massage, prescription, application, and fabrication of assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, and supportive devices and equipment, including prescription and application of prosthetic devices and equipment, airway clearance techniques, integumentary protection and repair techniques, debridement and wound care, physical agents or modalities, mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities, and patient related instruction.

(C) Using solid filiform needles to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction (dry needling), after completing board approved continuing education and complying with applicable board rules. However, a physical therapist may not engage in the practice of acupuncture (as defined in IC 25-2.5-1-5) unless the physical therapist is licensed under IC 25-2.5.

(D) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and wellness in populations of all ages.

(E) Engaging in administration, consultation, education, and research.

(2) "Physical therapist" means a person who is licensed under this chapter to practice physical therapy.

(3) "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who:

(A) is certified under this chapter; and

(B) assists a physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy treatment interventions.

(4) "Board" refers to the Indiana board of physical therapy.

(5) "Physical therapy aide" means support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of physical therapy services.

(6) "Person" means an individual.

(7) "Sharp debridement" means the removal of foreign material or dead tissue from or around a wound, without anesthesia and with generally no bleeding, through the use of:

(A) a sterile scalpel;

(B) scissors;

(C) forceps;

(D) tweezers; or

(E) other sharp medical instruments;

in order to expose healthy tissue, prevent infection, and promote healing.

(8) "Spinal manipulation" means a method of skillful and beneficial treatment by which a physical therapist uses direct thrust to move a joint of the patient's spine beyond its normal range of motion, but without exceeding the limits of anatomical integrity.

(9) "Tasks" means activities that do not require the clinical decision making of a physical therapist or the clinical problem solving of a physical therapist assistant.

(10) "Competence" is the application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically, and legally within the context of the patient's role and environment.

(11) "Continuing competence" is the process of maintaining and documenting competence through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning plan and subsequent reassessment.

(12) "State" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(13) "Direct supervision" means that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is physically present and immediately available to direct and supervise tasks that are related to patient management.

(14) "General supervision" means supervision provided by a physical therapist who is available by telecommunication.

(15) "Onsite supervision" means supervision provided by a physical therapist who is continuously onsite and present in the department or facility where services are provided. The supervising therapist must be immediately available to the person being supervised and maintain continued involvement in the necessary aspects of patient care.

(16) "Conduct testing" means standard methods and techniques used to gather data about a patient, including, subject to section 2.5(c) of this chapter, electrodiagnostic and electrophysiologic tests and measures. The term does not include x-rays.

(17) "Physical therapy diagnosis" means a systematic examination, evaluation, and testing process that culminates in identifying the dysfunction toward which physical therapy treatment will be directed. The term does not include a medical diagnosis.

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.150-1986, SEC.4; P.L.259-1987, SEC.1; P.L.240-1989, SEC.1; P.L.98-2013, SEC.1; P.L.160-2019, SEC.9; P.L.156-2020, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 25-15-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-15-2-18
"Human remains"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Human remains" means any part of the body of a deceased individual. The term includes human remains that have been cremated.

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-23.6-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-23.6-5-6
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board shall issue a license to an individual who:

(1) achieves a passing score, as determined by the board, on the examination provided under this chapter; and

(2) is otherwise qualified under this article.

As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23.4-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 25-23-1-12.6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-23-1-12.6
Provisional license requirements for foreign nursing school graduates seeking licensure
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.6. (a) An individual who:

(1) is seeking:

(A) a federally authorized work visa;

(B) licensure by examination as a:

(i) registered nurse under section 11(g); or

(ii) licensed practical nurse under section 12(f);

of this chapter;

(2) does not have a Social Security number; and

(3) meets all applicable requirements of this chapter;

may not be required to provide a Social Security number as a condition of applying for or being issued a provisional license.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) shall provide to the board the following:

(1) The individual's alien identification number.

(2) A signed affidavit affirming that the individual is seeking a federally authorized work visa.

(3) Documentation of an offer of employment to provide registered nursing or practical nursing services in Indiana that is a condition of the federally authorized work visa.

The individual must affirm under the penalties of perjury that the information provided to the board under this subsection is true and accurate.

(c) Upon verification of the individual's lawful status through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the board shall grant a provisional license to an individual who meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (b).

(d) A provisional license issued under this section is valid for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days. The fee for a provisional license under this section is ten dollars ($10).

(e) After being issued a Social Security number as a condition of a federally authorized work visa, an individual described in this section who is issued a provisional license shall provide to the board the individual's Social Security number. After receiving the individual's Social Security number, the board shall issue to the individual a license under section 11(g) or 12(f) of this chapter.

(f) If an individual fails to provide the individual's Social Security number as required under subsection (e), the individual's provisional license lapses.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 25-15-9-18 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-15-9-18
Priority among persons as to authority to determine final disposition of human remains and make other arrangements; persons who may not make determination; disputes
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the following persons, in the order of priority indicated, have the authority to designate the manner, type, and selection of the final disposition of human remains, to make arrangements for funeral services, and to make other ceremonial arrangements after an individual's death:

(1) A person:

(A) granted the authority to serve in a funeral planning declaration executed by the decedent under IC 29-2-19; or

(B) named in a United States Department of Defense form "Record of Emergency Data" (DD Form 93) or a successor form adopted by the United States Department of Defense, if the decedent died while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 1481) and completed the form.

(2) An individual specifically granted the authority in a power of attorney or a health care power of attorney executed by the decedent under IC 30-5-5-16 or a health care representative under IC 16-36-7.

(3) The individual who was the spouse of the decedent at the time of the decedent's death, except when:

(A) a petition to dissolve the marriage or for legal separation of the decedent and spouse is pending with a court at the time of the decedent's death, unless a court finds that the decedent and spouse were reconciled before the decedent's death; or

(B) a court determines the decedent and spouse were physically and emotionally separated at the time of death and the separation was for an extended time that clearly demonstrates an absence of due affection, trust, and regard for the decedent.

(4) The decedent's surviving adult child or, if more than one (1) adult child is surviving, the majority of the adult children. However, less than half of the surviving adult children have the rights under this subdivision if the adult children have used reasonable efforts to notify the other surviving adult children of their intentions and are not aware of any opposition to the final disposition instructions by more than half of the surviving adult children.

(5) The decedent's surviving parent or parents. If one (1) of the parents is absent, the parent who is present has the rights under this subdivision if the parent who is present has used reasonable efforts to notify the absent parent.

(6) The decedent's surviving sibling or, if more than one (1) sibling is surviving, the majority of the surviving siblings. However, less than half of the surviving siblings have the rights under this subdivision if the siblings have used reasonable efforts to notify the other surviving siblings of their intentions and are not aware of any opposition to the final disposition instructions by more than half of the surviving siblings.

(7) A guardian appointed by a court under IC 29-3-5-3.

(8) The individual in the next degree of kinship under IC 29-1-2-1 to inherit the estate of the decedent or, if more than one (1) individual of the same degree survives, the majority of those who are of the same degree of kinship. However, less than half of the individuals who are of the same degree of kinship have the rights under this subdivision if they have used reasonable efforts to notify the other individuals who are of the same degree of kinship of their intentions and are not aware of any opposition to the final disposition instructions by more than half of the individuals who are of the same degree of kinship.

(9) If none of the persons described in subdivisions (1) through (8) are available, or willing, to act and arrange for the final disposition of the decedent's remains, a stepchild (as defined in IC 6-4.1-1-3(f)) of the decedent. If more than one (1) stepchild survives the decedent, then a majority of the surviving stepchildren. However, less than half of the surviving stepchildren have the rights under this subdivision if they have used reasonable efforts to notify the other stepchildren of their intentions and are not aware of any opposition to the final disposition instructions by more than half of the stepchildren.

(10) The person appointed to administer the decedent's estate under IC 29-1.

(11) If none of the persons identified in subdivisions (1) through (10) are available, any other person willing to act and arrange for the final disposition of the decedent's remains, including a funeral home that:

(A) has a valid prepaid funeral plan executed under IC 30-2-13 that makes arrangements for the disposition of the decedent's remains; and

(B) attests in writing that a good faith effort has been made to contact any living individuals described in subdivisions (1) through (10).

(12) In the case of an indigent or other individual whose final disposition is the responsibility of the state or township, the following:

(A) If none of the persons identified in subdivisions (1) through (11) is available:

(i) a public administrator, including a responsible township trustee or the trustee's designee; or

(ii) the coroner.

(B) A state appointed guardian.

(b) If:

(1) the death of the decedent appears to have been the result of:

(A) murder (IC 35-42-1-1);

(B) voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3); or

(C) another criminal act, if the death does not result from the operation of a vehicle; and

(2) the coroner, in consultation with the law enforcement agency investigating the death of the decedent, determines that there is a reasonable suspicion that a person described in subsection (a) committed the offense;

the person referred to in subdivision (2) may not authorize or designate the manner, type, or selection of the final disposition of human remains.

(c) The coroner, in consultation with the law enforcement agency investigating the death of the decedent, shall inform the cemetery owner or crematory authority of the determination under subsection (b)(2).

(d) If the decedent had filed a protection order against a person described in subsection (a) and the protection order is currently in effect, the person described in subsection (a) may not authorize or designate the manner, type, or selection of the final disposition of human remains.

(e) A law enforcement agency shall determine if the protection order is in effect. If the law enforcement agency cannot determine the existence of a protection order that is in effect, the law enforcement agency shall consult the protective order registry established under IC 5-2-9-5.5.

(f) If a person vested with a right under subsection (a) does not exercise that right not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the person receives notification of the death of the decedent, the person forfeits the person's right to determine the final disposition of the decedent's remains and the right to determine final disposition passes to the next person described in subsection (a).

(g) A funeral home has the right to rely, in good faith, on the representations of a person listed in subsection (a) that any other individuals of the same degree of kinship have been notified of the final disposition instructions.

(h) If there is a dispute concerning the disposition of a decedent's remains, a funeral home is not liable for refusing to accept the remains of the decedent until the funeral home receives:

(1) a court order; or

(2) a written agreement signed by the disputing parties;

that determines the final disposition of the decedent's remains. If a funeral home agrees to shelter the remains of the decedent while the parties are in dispute, the funeral home may collect any applicable fees for storing the remains, including legal fees that are incurred.

(i) Any cause of action filed under this section must be filed in the probate court in the county where the decedent resided, unless the decedent was not a resident of Indiana.

(j) A spouse seeking a judicial determination under subsection (a)(3)(A) that the decedent and spouse were reconciled before the decedent's death may petition the court having jurisdiction over the dissolution or separation proceeding to make this determination by filing the petition under the same cause number as the dissolution or separation proceeding. A spouse who files a petition under this subsection is not required to pay a filing fee.

As added by P.L.237-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.102-2007, SEC.3; P.L.3-2008, SEC.185; P.L.143-2009, SEC.7; P.L.101-2010, SEC.3; P.L.94-2010, SEC.8; P.L.42-2011, SEC.55; P.L.34-2011, SEC.4; P.L.6-2012, SEC.176; P.L.190-2016, SEC.34; P.L.26-2021, SEC.4; P.L.50-2021, SEC.67; P.L.137-2021, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 25-26-14-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-26-14-16
Distributor qualifications; criminal history and financial background check
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) In reviewing, for purposes of licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, the qualifications of persons who engage in wholesale distribution of legend drugs in Indiana, the board shall consider the following factors:

(1) A finding by the board that the applicant has:

(A) violated a law; or

(B) been disciplined by a regulatory agency for violating a law;

related to drug distribution in any state.

(2) A criminal conviction of the applicant.

(3) The applicant's past experience in the manufacture or distribution of legend drugs, including controlled substances.

(4) The furnishing by the applicant of false or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with drug manufacturing or distribution.

(5) Suspension or revocation of any license held by the applicant or the applicant's owner or the imposition of sanctions against the applicant or the applicant's owner by the federal or a state or local government for the manufacture or distribution of any drugs, including controlled substances.

(6) Compliance with licensing requirements under previously granted licenses.

(7) Compliance with requirements to maintain and make available to the board or to federal, state, or local law enforcement officials those records required under this chapter.

(8) Any other factors or qualifications the board considers relevant to the public health and safety, including whether the granting of the license would not be in the public interest.

(b) In reviewing an application for licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, the board shall consider the results of criminal history and financial background checks for:

(1) the designated representative or the most senior individual responsible for facility operations, purchasing, and inventory control;

(2) the supervisor or the designated representative or the most senior individual under subdivision (1); and

(3) principals and owners with more than a ten percent (10%) interest in the wholesale drug distributor, if the wholesale drug distributor is a nonpublicly held company.

(c) The criminal history and financial background checks conducted under subsection (b) must:

(1) be conducted at the applicant's expense;

(2) include a criminal history for all current and previous states of residence of the applicant;

(3) include the criminal history in the federal district where the applicant currently resides;

(4) include information from the previous seven (7) years; and

(5) be approved by the board.

(d) An applicant shall provide and attest to:

(1) an affirmation that the applicant has not been involved in or convicted of any criminal or prohibited acts; or

(2) a statement providing a complete disclosure of the applicant's past criminal convictions and violations of state and federal laws;

regarding drugs.

As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.50; P.L.98-2006, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-23.4-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 23.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-23.4-4-3
Informed disclosure of practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The informed disclosure of practice form must be in writing and must contain the following information:

(1) A description of the certified direct entry midwife's education and training in midwifery, including completion of continuing education courses and participation in the peer review process.

(2) The certified direct entry midwife's experience level in the field of midwifery.

(3) The certified direct entry midwife's philosophy of practice.

(4) Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period conditions requiring consultation, transfer of care, and transport to a hospital.

(5) The emergency medical backup plan, including the emergency plan and the collaborative agreement with a physician for backup care required under section 1 of this chapter.

(6) The services to be provided to the client by the certified direct entry midwife and that a physician is required to examine the client at least one (1) time during the client's first trimester and one (1) time during the client's third trimester.

(7) The certified direct entry midwife's current status of certification under this article.

(8) A detailed explanation of treatments and procedures.

(9) A detailed description of the risks and expected benefits of midwifery care.

(10) The availability of a grievance process in a case in which a client is dissatisfied with the performance of the certified direct entry midwife.

(11) A statement that if the client is advised by the certified direct entry midwife or a collaborating physician that the client is or has become at risk (as described in IC 25-23.4-6), the certified direct entry midwife:

(A) shall refer the client to a physician for consultation;

(B) may refuse to provide or continue care; and

(C) may transfer care of the client to a physician.

(12) A statement disclosing whether or not the certified direct entry midwife maintains liability insurance.

(13) That state certification of a certified direct entry midwife does not ensure that a home setting for delivery of a child is safe.

(14) A statement that the client understands that the client is waiving the right to sue a physician or health care provider for the following:

(A) The acts or omissions of the client's certified direct entry midwife.

(B) For collaboration or work with a certified direct entry midwife except for in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct by the physician or health care provider.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.185-2015, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 25-15-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-15-8-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.246-1985, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.207-1993, SEC.35 and P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-34.1-8-9
Per diem; travel and other expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the board 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.186-1990, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 25-1-9.1-6
"Network"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "network" means a group of two (2) or more providers that have entered into:

(1) an agreement with an insurer under IC 27-8-11-3;

(2) a participating provider contract with a health maintenance organization under IC 27-13; or

(3) an agreement with another person specifying terms and conditions of the providers' rendering of health care items or services to covered individuals.

As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-31.5-1-4
"Public practice of soil science"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Public practice of soil science" means the performance of service to the public in connection with soil science.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-8-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-8-3-21
Administration expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The agency shall pay for the expenses for administering this article from the state general fund under appropriations designated for that purpose.

As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-36.5-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 36.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-36.5-1-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.4. As amended by P.L.188-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.220-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-4.2
Consent for pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.2. (a) A practitioner, a student in training in a medical school, an intern, a resident, a graduate student, or an individual participating in a clinical training or resident program may not perform a pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination on a sedated, anesthetized, or unconscious patient unless one (1) of the following conditions is met:

(1) The patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative (as defined in IC 16-21-12-4) provides prior written informed consent to the pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination through the notice described in subsection (b).

(2) The performance of a pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination is within the scope of care ordered for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient and the patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative has given informed consent.

(3) A medical emergency exists and the pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination is immediately necessary for diagnostic examination or treatment of the patient, including the conducting of a rape kit.

(4) A court has ordered the performance of the pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination for the purposes of the collection of evidence.

(b) A written informed consent described in subsection (a)(1) must meet the following:

(1) Be separate from any other notice or agreement. However, the informed consent does not have to be separate if the pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination is within the scope of care for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient.

(2) Specify the nature and purpose of the examination.

(3) Include a description of the procedure to be performed.

(4) State the name of the individual performing or supervising the examination.

(5) Disclose whether a student will be performing or observing the examination.

(6) Allow the patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative to decline the examination.

(7) Allow the patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative to decline allowing a student to perform or observe the examination.

(8) Include a signature line for the patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative to consent or refuse to consent to an examination on a sedated, anesthetized, or unconscious patient as described in subsection (a).

The signature of consent must be obtained in order to proceed with the pelvic, prostate, or rectal examination on a sedated, anesthetized, or unconscious patient as described in subsection (a)(1).

(c) The refusal by the patient, patient's guardian, or patient's health care representative to consent to an examination described in subsection (a)(1) may not affect the medical procedure for which the patient is scheduled to receive.

(d) Nothing in this section diminishes any other statutory requirement for a practitioner, a student in training in a medical school, an intern, a resident, a graduate student, or an individual participating in a clinical training or resident program to obtain informed consent.

As added by P.L.109-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-34.1-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 34.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-34.1-9-3
Membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The council consists of five (5) members, three (3) of whom must be recommended by the Indiana association of realtors and appointed by the commission.

As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 25-31.5-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-31.5-4-9
Requests for administrative review
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An individual who:

(1) seeks registration under this chapter; and

(2) is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this chapter;

may request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9.

As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-4-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-4-2-3
Qualifications; evidence; examination; issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) To qualify for registration as a landscape architect, an applicant must:

(1) submit evidence that the applicant is an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) submit evidence that the applicant has:

(A) graduated from an accredited curriculum of landscape architecture presented by a college or school approved by the board; or

(B) attained before January 1, 2003, at least eight (8) years of actual practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board;

(3) submit evidence that the applicant has paid the examination fee and the application fee set by the board;

(4) provide an affidavit that indicates that the applicant does not have a conviction for:

(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary action under IC 25-1-11; or

(B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently;

(5) pass the examination required by the board under section 4 of this chapter after meeting the requirements in subdivisions (1) through (4); and

(6) submit evidence that the applicant has at least three (3) years of diversified, actual, and practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board.

(b) The board shall issue a certificate of registration under this chapter to an applicant who meets the requirements in this section.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.29; P.L.242-1985, SEC.5; P.L.214-1993, SEC.9; P.L.82-2000, SEC.15; P.L.194-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 25-26-16.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 25-26-16.5-13
Duration of authorization of therapeutic alternative
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If a protocol developed under this chapter allows a pharmacist to substitute a therapeutic alternative for the drug prescribed by the individual's attending physician, the attending physician's authorization of the substitution is valid only for the duration of the prescription or drug order.

As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-38.1-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 38.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-38.1-3-6
Veterinary technician permit requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. To become a registered veterinary technician, a person must:

(1) not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently;

(2) pay the required fees;

(3) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(4) have successfully completed four (4) years of high school education or an acceptable equivalent;

(5) have either successfully completed an accredited veterinary technology program or have been a registered veterinary technician on August 31, 1981; and

(6) show that the person has the necessary knowledge and skills to be a registered veterinary technician, demonstrated by successfully passing the required examinations.

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

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-33.5-2-4
"Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" means the authority of a licensed psychologist to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under the compact set forth in this article, in another compact state.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-33.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-33.5-5-3
Scope of practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice shall practice within the scope of practice authorized by the distant state.

As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-0.5-10-15
State board of registration for professional surveyors
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The state board of registration for professional surveyors (IC 25-21.5-2-1) is a board under IC 25-1-8-6.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 25-1-9.5-0.5
Prohibition on using telehealth for abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. Telehealth may not be used to provide any abortion, including the writing or filling of a prescription for any purpose that is intended to result in an abortion.

As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-14-1-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-14-1-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.119. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.50; P.L.169-1985, SEC.45. Repealed by P.L.258-1987, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-0.5-11-16
Behavioral health and human services licensing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The behavioral health and human services licensing board (IC 25-23.6) is a board under IC 25-1-9.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9-17 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-17
Applicant appearance before board
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The board may require an applicant for licensure to appear before the board before issuing a license.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 25-27-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-27-1-15
Physical therapy plan of care
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A physical therapist shall communicate the overall physical therapy plan of care with the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative.

As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-2.1-12-6
Individual use of title "PA" or "AP"; inactive licensee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An individual may not use the title or designation "public accountant" or "accounting practitioner", the abbreviation "PA" or "AP", or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the individual is a public accountant or an accounting practitioner unless the individual holds a valid certificate.

(b) A licensee who has selected inactive status on the licensee's renewal form may not use the title or designation "public accountant" or "accounting practitioner" or the abbreviation "PA" or the abbreviation "AP" unless the title, designation, or abbreviation is immediately followed by the word "inactive".

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.179-1997, SEC.7; P.L.128-2001, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 25-1-9.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 25-1-9.1-4
"Emergency medical condition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "emergency medical condition" means a medical condition that arises suddenly and unexpectedly and manifests itself by acute symptoms of such severity, including severe pain, that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected by a prudent lay person who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine to:

(1) place an individual's (including, with respect to a pregnant woman, her unborn child's) health in serious jeopardy;

(2) result in serious impairment to the individual's (including, with respect to a pregnant woman, her unborn child's) bodily functions; or

(3) result in serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part of the individual (including, with respect to a pregnant woman, her unborn child).

As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 25-0.5-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 0.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-0.5-9-2
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 25-1-8.

As added by P.L.3-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 25-26-16.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 26 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 25-26-16.5-16
Protocol documentation required
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Documentation of protocols must be maintained in a current, consistent, and readily retrievable manner.

(b) After making an adjustment to an individual's drug regimen, the pharmacist shall immediately document the adjustment in the patient's medical record.

(c) The pharmacist shall notify the individual's attending physician of an adjustment at least one (1) business day before the adjustment is made.

As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 25-30-1.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 30 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 25-30-1.3-3
"Licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means a person licensed as a security guard agency under this chapter.

As added by P.L.185-2007, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 25-21.8-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 21.8 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-21.8-8-1
State regulation of massage therapy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article supersedes any:

(1) ordinance;

(2) resolution;

(3) rule; or

(4) policy;

that has the force of law adopted by a municipality, county, or other governmental unit relating to the licensure, certification, or registration of massage therapists.

As added by P.L.267-2017, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 25-2.1-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 2.1 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-2.1-15-2
Time for commencement of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An action under this chapter must be commenced by the earlier of the following:

(1) One (1) year from the date the alleged act, omission, or neglect is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(2) Three (3) years after the service for which the suit is brought has been performed or the date of the initial issuance of the accountant's report on the financial statements or other information.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-28.5-1-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-28.5-1-18.5
Temporary plumbing contractor's license; issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. Notwithstanding section 12 of this chapter, the commission may issue a temporary plumbing contractor's license to an applicant who has an ownership interest in or is an officer of a contracting business if the plumbing contractor licensee operating the business has died or is physically or mentally unable to operate the business. The commission may issue the license for the period needed to dispose of the contracting business or to otherwise meet the emergency giving rise to the need for the license. However, a temporary contractor's license may not be issued for a period, including all renewals, exceeding two (2) years.

As added by P.L.248-1985, SEC.5.