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IN Code § 25-11-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 11. Collection Agencies|Chapter 1. Licensing of Collection Agencies by Secretary of State|25-11-1-11. Persons Not to Be Licensed

Sec. 11. No license to operate a collection agency shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter to any judge, either appointed or elected, of any court of this state, nor shall any license be issued to any full-time elected or appointed law enforcement officer or any full-time deputy appointed by any law enforcement officer. It shall be unlawful for any judge of any court of this state and any full-time law enforcement officer or full-time deputy of such officer to operate a collection agency or to engage in the business of soliciting or collecting claims. It shall be unlawful for any special or part-time deputy appointed by any law enforcement officer to use the credentials and the authority of his office for the purpose of enforcing the collection of any claim.Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.11; Acts 1955, c.304, s.11. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.45.
IN Code § 25-11-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 11. Collection Agencies|Chapter 1. Licensing of Collection Agencies by Secretary of State|25-11-1-12. Violations

Sec. 12. (a) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.(b) The prosecuting attorney of any judicial circuit upon the complaint of the secretary of state, shall prosecute all violations of this chapter occurring within his jurisdiction.Formerly: Acts 1937, c.92, s.12; Acts 1955, c.304, s.12. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2526.
IN Code § 25-11-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 11. Collection Agencies|Chapter 1. Licensing of Collection Agencies by Secretary of State|25-11-1-13. Assignment of Accounts to Collection Agent

Sec. 13. (a) A person who is licensed under this chapter may, for the purpose of acting as an agent for collection:(1) receive another person's accounts, bills, or other evidence of indebtedness;(2) be the assignee of another person's accounts, bills, or other evidence of indebtedness; and(3) at the direction of an assignor or assignors:(A) employ an attorney to represent an assignee in the filing of an action to collect a debt in the county of preferred venue for the action as set forth in Rule 75 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure; and(B) advance court costs for the filing of an action to collect a debt.(b) For purposes of filing one (1) action, an assignee may consolidate:(1) assigned claims against an individual debtor; or(2) assigned claims against joint debtors.(c) An action in which claims are consolidated under subsection (b) must be filed in the county of preferred venue as to all alleged debtors for the action as set forth in Rule 75 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.(d) If an assignee files an action in a county other than the county of preferred venue as to all alleged debtors, the court upon motion shall order:(1) the action transferred to the county of preferred venue; and(2) the assignee to reimburse the person or persons against whom the action is filed for attorney's fees necessitated for correction of the preferred venue.As added by P.L.154-1988, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-11-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 11. Collection Agencies|Chapter 1. Licensing of Collection Agencies by Secretary of State|25-11-1-14. Delegation by Secretary of State

Sec. 14. The secretary of state may delegate any or all of the rights, duties, or obligations of the secretary of state under this chapter to:(1) the securities commissioner appointed under IC 23-19-6-1(a); or(2) any other designee under the supervision and control of the secretary of state.As added by P.L.230-2007, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.140.
IN Code § 25-11-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 11. Collection Agencies|Chapter 1. Licensing of Collection Agencies by Secretary of State|25-11-1-15. Violations; Civil Penalties; Enforcement Action; Deposit in Securities Division Enforcement Account

Sec. 15. (a) If the secretary of state determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary of state may, in addition to or instead of all other remedies, impose a civil penalty upon the person in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation. An appeal from the decision of the secretary of state imposing a civil penalty under this subsection may be taken by an aggrieved party under section 16 of this chapter.(b) The secretary of state may bring an action in the circuit or superior court of Marion County to enforce payment of any penalty imposed under subsection (a).(c) Penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the securities division enforcement account established under IC 23-19-6-1(f).As added by P.L.230-2007, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.141.
IN Code § 25-13-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-1. Short Title

Sec. 1. This chapter may be known and cited as The Dental Hygienist Act of Indiana.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-13-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-3. Necessity of License; Class B Misdemeanor

Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dental hygiene in Indiana without a license from the board authorizing that person to practice dental hygiene in this state.(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.3. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.110; P.L.30-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-13-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-4. License; Application; Examination; Fee

Sec. 4. (a) Any person desiring to practice dental hygiene in Indiana must procure from the board a license to practice dental hygiene. To procure a license, the applicant must submit to the board proof of graduation from an institution for educating dental hygienists that is approved by the board and other credentials required by this chapter, together with an application on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. Each applicant must pay to the board an application fee set by the board under section 5 of this chapter at the time the application is made and must pass an examination administered by an entity approved by the board. The board may establish under section 5 of this chapter additional requirements as a prerequisite to taking an examination for any applicant who has failed the examination two (2) or more times. Application fees are not refundable.(b) An applicant described under subsection (a) shall, at the request of the board, make an appearance before the board.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.111; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.46; P.L.169-1985, SEC.39; P.L.152-1988, SEC.10; P.L.48-1991, SEC.24; P.L.103-2011, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-13-1-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-4.5. Limited Voluntary Charitable Permit; Requirements; Expiration

Sec. 4.5. (a) The board may issue a limited voluntary charitable permit for a dental hygienist. An applicant for a permit under this section must meet the following requirements:(1) The applicant must be:(A) the holder of an inactive license under section 17.2 of this chapter; or(B) licensed as a dental hygienist in another state and be in good standing with that state's licensing agency.(2) The applicant must provide proof that either:(A) the individual; or(B) the clinic at which the individual will practice;has malpractice insurance that covers the individual.(3) The applicant must plan to provide, without compensation, dental hygiene care to individuals who are indigent, in critical need, or uninsured.(b) A permit issued under this section expires sixty (60) days after issuance.As added by P.L.264-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-13-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-5. Powers and Duties of Board

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall enforce this chapter.(b) The board may adopt rules consistent with this chapter and with IC 25-14-1 necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter, the examination of dental hygienists, and for the conduct of the practice of dental hygiene.(c) The board may utilize a dental hygienist education program's accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association as evidence that the program has met all or part of the standards for dental hygienist education programs established by the board.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.112; P.L.354-1989(ss), SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-13-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-6. Qualifications of Applicant

Sec. 6. An applicant:(1) must not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently;(2) must be a graduate of a school for dental hygienists that:(A) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;(B) is recognized by the board; and(C) requires a formal course of training of not less than two (2) years of eight (8) months each;(3) must pass an examination administered by an entity approved by the board; and(4) may not take the examination described in subdivision (3) more than three (3) times.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.6; Acts 1963, c.112, s.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.113; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.47; P.L.169-1985, SEC.40; P.L.149-1987, SEC.27; P.L.185-1991, SEC.2; P.L.48-1991, SEC.25; P.L.24-1999, SEC.8; P.L.103-2011, SEC.2; P.L.264-2013, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-7. Recognition of Licenses From Other States

Sec. 7. The board may recognize licenses issued by other states as provided in section 17 of this chapter, and may recognize the examination of the national board of dental examiners, if it is consistent with the board's requirements.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.7; Acts 1963, c.112, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.114; P.L.103-2011, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-13-1-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-10.5. Dental Hygienist Students; Anesthetics

Sec. 10.5. A student pursuing a course of study in dental hygiene may administer dental anesthetics during an educational course on the practice of dental anesthetics if the course is:(1) supervised by a dentist licensed under IC 25-14 and trained in the administration of dental anesthetics; and(2) conducted at a school described in section 6(2) of this chapter.As added by P.L.121-2007, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-1-10.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-10.6. Administration of Local Dental Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists

Sec. 10.6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a licensed dental hygienist may administer local dental anesthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist under IC 25-14 if the dental hygienist has:(1) completed board approved educational requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care training; and(2) received a board issued dental hygiene anesthetic permit.(b) A dental hygienist may administer topical local dental anesthetics without supervision.(c) For purposes of this section, local dental anesthetics do not include nitrous oxide or similar analgesics.As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.6; P.L.35-2020, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-13-1-10.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-10.7. Administration of Nitrous Oxide by a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant; Requirements

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) been employed in a dental practice for at least one (1) year or has graduated from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;(2) satisfactorily completed a three (3) hour didactic nitrous oxide administration course containing curriculum on pharmacology, biochemistry, anatomy of nitrous oxide administration, emergency procedures, and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; 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.
IN Code § 25-13-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-11. Practice of Dental Hygiene; Acts Performed

Sec. 11. A person is deemed to be practicing dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter who:(1) uses the titles "Licensed Dental Hygienist", "Dental Hygienist", or the letters "L.D.H.", "R.D.H.", or "D.H." in connection with his or her name;(2) holds himself or herself out to the public in any manner that he or she can or will render services as a dental hygienist;(3) removes calcific deposits or accretions from the surfaces of human teeth or cleans or polishes such teeth;(4) applies and uses within the patient's mouth such antiseptic sprays, washes, or medicaments for the control or prevention of dental caries as his or her employer dentist may direct;(5) treats gum disease;(6) uses impressions and x-ray photographs for treatment purposes; or(7) administers local dental anesthetics or nitrous oxide, except for the administration of local dental anesthetics or nitrous oxide by:(A) a dentist as provided in IC 25-14-1-23(a)(6);(B) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or(C) a dental assistant (as defined in IC 25-14-1-1.5(4)) in compliance with section 10.7 of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.11; Acts 1963, c.112, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.117; P.L.155-1988, SEC.5; P.L.134-2008, SEC.22; P.L.264-2013, SEC.4; P.L.35-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-13-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-12. Exceptions

Sec. 12. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or implied as operating to prevent:(1) a dentist who is duly licensed in Indiana;(2) a bona fide dental student while engaged in dental school extramural educational programs with a licensed dentist who is an affiliate faculty member of the dental school;(3) a duly licensed practitioner of medicine;(4) a legal practitioner of dentistry or of dental hygiene in any other state, while making a clinical demonstration before a dental society in Indiana; or(5) any commissioned dental officer in the regular United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs, while engaged in the discharge of official duties in Indiana;from performing such services for health preservation, restoration, or diagnosis as are customarily within the field of their respective professional practices.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.12; Acts 1963, c.112, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.47; P.L.169-1985, SEC.43; P.L.1-1990, SEC.251.
IN Code § 25-13-1-12.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-12.5. Treatment Plan Consultations

Sec. 12.5. If a dental hygienist or a dental assistant determines that treatment of a patient would result in harm to the patient, dental hygienist, or dental assistant, the dental hygienist or dental assistant may request, and the supervising dentist may grant, a consultation between the dentist and the dental hygienist or the dental assistant to consult on the proper treatment plan for the patient to reduce the potential harm to the patient, dental hygienist, and dental assistant.As added by P.L.155-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-13-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-15. Review of Board's Action; Procedure

Sec. 15. Any licensee, or applicant for a license, aggrieved by the action of the board shall have the right of review of the board's actions thereon under the procedure provided in IC 4-21.5.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.14 1/2; Acts 1963, c.112, s.7. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.48; P.L.7-1987, SEC.118.
IN Code § 25-13-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-17. License by Reciprocity

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.
IN Code § 25-13-1-17.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-17.2. Inactive License; Renewal; Remediation Requirement

Sec. 17.2. (a) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from the dental hygienist that the dental hygienist will not practice as a dental hygienist in Indiana.(b) The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license under this section if the applicant:(1) pays the renewal fee set by the board;(2) pays the reinstatement fee set by the board;(3) meets the continuing education requirements set by the board; and(4) meets competency standards set by the board.(c) The board may require a licensee whose license has been inactive for more than three (3) years to participate in remediation or pass an examination administered by an entity approved by the board.As added by P.L.75-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.103-2011, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-13-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-18. Construction of Certain Terms

Sec. 18. Wherever the word "she," or the word "her" shall appear herein, they shall be construed also to mean "he" or "him" respectively.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.16a.
IN Code § 25-13-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-19. Liberal Construction

Sec. 19. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to serve such interests.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-13-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Dental Hygienists by State Board of Dentistry|25-13-1-20. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice

Sec. 20. (a) An individual who:(1) is licensed under; and(2) fails to comply with;this article or rules adopted under this article is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9.(b) An individual who is licensed under this article is responsible for knowing the standards of conduct and practice established by this article and rules adopted under this article.As added by P.L.103-2011, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-13-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 13. Dental Hygienists|Chapter 2. Continuing Education|25-13-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:(1) A dental hygienist who has held an initial license for less than two (2) years.(2) A graduate student or a person in a resident program offered by an approved organization listed under section 2(15) of this chapter.(3) A person who is determined by the board as being unable to practice dental hygiene due to a disability.As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.