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IN Code § 25-1-5.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 5.5. Electronic Registry of Professions|25-1-5.5-4. Limitation of Licensing Agency's Responsibilities and Liability

Sec. 4. The licensing agency is not:(1) responsible for performing or required to perform any due diligence or review of the veracity of the information represented by an applicant under this chapter;(2) liable to any party in any capacity for any misrepresentation, fraud, or omission or other such conduct committed or caused by an applicant who applies for registration under this chapter; or(3) liable to any party in any capacity for any misrepresentation, fraud, or omission or other such conduct committed or caused by any individual who is registered under this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-1-5.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 5.5. Electronic Registry of Professions|25-1-5.5-5. Rules

Sec. 5. The licensing agency may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-1-5.5-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 5.5. Electronic Registry of Professions|25-1-5.5-5.5. Information to Remain on Registry

Sec. 5.5. Notwithstanding the repeal of IC 25-1-18, if the information described in section 3(b)(4) of this chapter concerning an individual is placed on the registry under IC 25-1-18 before April 1, 2018, the information may remain on the registry after March 30, 2018, subject to the rules adopted by the licensing agency under section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.240-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.130-2018, SEC.97.
IN Code § 25-1-5.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 5.5. Electronic Registry of Professions|25-1-5.5-6. Review of Registry

Sec. 6. (a) Beginning in July 2014, and each five (5) years thereafter, the agency shall review the use of the registry by each profession on the registry to determine whether there is sufficient use of the registry to justify continuing the registration of each profession under this chapter.(b) If new professions are required by the general assembly to be registered by the agency, five (5) years after the addition of each profession, the agency shall review the use by the profession of the registry to determine whether there is sufficient use of the registry to justify continuing the registration of the profession under this chapter.(c) After a review required under subsection (a) or (b), the agency shall prepare a report with recommendations for the general assembly. A report under this subsection shall be submitted to the legislative council by October 1 of the year in which the report is required. A report submitted under this subsection must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-1-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-1. Centralization of Staff, Functions, and Services

Sec. 1. The centralization of staff, functions, and services contemplated by this chapter shall be done in such a way as to enhance the licensing agency's ability to:(1) make maximum use of data processing as a means of more efficient operation;(2) provide more services and carry out functions of superior quality; and(3) ultimately and significantly reduce the number of staff needed to provide these services and carry out these functions.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.132-1984, SEC.2; P.L.194-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. The following terms are defined for this chapter:(1) "Board" means any agency, board, advisory committee, or group described in IC 25-0.5-7.(2) "Licensing agency" means the Indiana professional licensing agency created by IC 25-1-5-3.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.132-1984, SEC.3; P.L.206-2005, SEC.8; P.L.3-2014, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-1-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-3. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency; Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Sec. 3. (a) The licensing agency shall perform all administrative functions, duties, and responsibilities assigned by law or rule to the executive director, secretary, or other statutory administrator of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-7.(b) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to give the licensing agency policy making authority, which remains with each board.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.10; P.L.132-1984, SEC.4; P.L.246-1985, SEC.14; P.L.257-1987, SEC.14; P.L.234-1989, SEC.2; P.L.186-1990, SEC.4; P.L.23-1991, SEC.8; P.L.48-1991, SEC.15; P.L.1-1992, SEC.129; P.L.30-1993, SEC.4; P.L.234-1995, SEC.2; P.L.82-2000, SEC.3; P.L.227-2001, SEC.3; P.L.162-2002, SEC.3; P.L.145-2003, SEC.3; P.L.194-2005, SEC.2; P.L.206-2005, SEC.9; P.L.185-2007, SEC.3; P.L.200-2007, SEC.4; P.L.3-2008, SEC.177; P.L.160-2009, SEC.6; P.L.84-2010, SEC.11; P.L.42-2011, SEC.50; P.L.57-2013, SEC.27; P.L.3-2014, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-1-6-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-3.5. Board Membership Not a Lucrative Office

Sec. 3.5. For purposes of Article 2, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, membership on a board is not a lucrative office.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-1-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-5. Executive Director

Sec. 5. (a) The licensing agency shall be administered by an executive director appointed by the governor who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governor.(b) The executive director must be qualified by experience and training.(c) The term "executive director" or "secretary", or any other statutory term for the administrative officer of a board described in IC 25-0.5-7, means the executive director of the licensing agency or the executive director's designee.(d) The executive director is the chief fiscal officer of the licensing agency and is responsible for hiring of all staff and for procurement of all services and supplies in accordance with IC 5-22. The executive director may appoint no more than three (3) deputy directors, who must be qualified to work for the boards which are served by the licensing agency.(e) The executive director shall execute a bond payable to the state, with surety to consist of a surety or guaranty corporation qualified to do business in Indiana, in an amount fixed by the state board of accounts, conditioned upon the faithful performance of duties and the accounting for all money and property that come into the executive director's hands or under the executive director's control. The executive director may likewise cause any employee of the licensing agency to execute a bond if that employee receives, disburses, or in any way handles funds or property of the licensing agency. The costs of any such bonds shall be paid from funds available to the licensing agency.(f) The executive director may present to the general assembly legislative recommendations regarding operations of the licensing agency and the boards it serves, including adoption of four (4) year license or certificate renewal cycles wherever feasible.(g) Upon the request of a board or commission, the executive director may execute orders, subpoenas, continuances, and other legal documents on behalf of the board or commission.(h) Upon the request of a board or commission, the executive director may provide advice and technical assistance on issues that may be presented to the board or commission.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.11; P.L.132-1984, SEC.6; P.L.49-1997, SEC.64; P.L.194-2005, SEC.4; P.L.6-2012, SEC.170; P.L.3-2014, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-1-6-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-5.5. Appeal of License Renewal Denial

Sec. 5.5. A person who has a license renewal denied by a board described in IC 25-0.5-7 may file an appeal of the denial in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.As added by P.L.227-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.95; P.L.194-2005, SEC.5; P.L.3-2014, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-1-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-6. Executive Director; Representatives; Staff Placement

Sec. 6. (a) The executive director shall designate certain employees of the licensing agency to represent the executive director of the licensing agency at board meetings, proceedings, or any other activities of a board.(b) The executive director shall assign staff to individual boards and shall work with the boards to ensure efficient utilization and placement of staff.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.132-1984, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-8. Department of State Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Access to Names of Licensees and Applicants; Persons on Tax Warrant List

Sec. 8. (a) The licensing agency and the boards shall allow the department of state revenue, the alcohol and tobacco commission, and the bureau of motor vehicles access to the name of each person who:(1) is licensed under this chapter or IC 25-1-5; or(2) has applied for a license under this chapter or IC 25-1-5.(b) If the department of state revenue notifies the licensing agency that a person is on the most recent tax warrant list, the licensing agency shall not issue or renew the person's license until:(1) the person provides to the licensing agency a statement from the department of state revenue indicating that the person's tax warrant has been satisfied; or(2) the licensing agency receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).(c) If the alcohol and tobacco commission notifies the licensing agency that a person has an outstanding balance due to the alcohol and tobacco commission, the licensing agency shall not issue or renew the person's license until the person provides to the licensing agency a statement from the alcohol and tobacco commission indicating that the person's outstanding balance has been satisfied.(d) If the bureau of motor vehicles notifies the licensing agency that a person has an outstanding balance due to the bureau of motor vehicles because a check, draft, or order issued or delivered by the person to the bureau of motor vehicles was returned or dishonored because of insufficient funds, the licensing agency shall not issue or renew the person's license until the person provides to the licensing agency a statement from the bureau of motor vehicles indicating that the person's outstanding balance has been satisfied.As added by P.L.26-1985, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.332-1989(ss), SEC.46; P.L.2-2005, SEC.63; P.L.206-2005, SEC.10; P.L.172-2011, SEC.131; P.L.261-2013, SEC.41.
IN Code § 25-1-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6. Professional Licensing Agency Functions and Duties|25-1-6-10. Provision of Social Security Numbers; Access to Numbers

Sec. 10. (a) An individual who applies for a license issued by a board under this chapter or who holds a license issued by a board under this chapter shall provide the individual's Social Security number to the licensing agency.(b) The licensing agency and the boards shall collect and release the applicant's or licensee's Social Security number as otherwise provided in state or federal law.(c) Notwithstanding IC 4-1-10-3, the licensing agency and the boards may allow access to the Social Security number of each person who is licensed under this chapter or has applied for a license under this chapter to:(1) a testing service that provides the examination for licensure to the licensing agency or the boards; or(2) an individual state regulatory board or an organization composed of state regulatory boards for the applicant's or licensee's profession for the purpose of coordinating licensure and disciplinary activities among the individual states.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-1-6.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6.5. Board Administration|25-1-6.5-1. "Board"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-5 or IC 25-0.5-7 and the board of licensure for professional geologists established by IC 25-17.6-2-1.As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-1-6.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6.5. Board Administration|25-1-6.5-2. Appointment; Removal; Terms

Sec. 2. (a) A member who was appointed to serve on a board under this title before July 1, 2019, shall serve the remainder of the appointed member's unexpired term and continue until:(1) the member is removed under section 4 of this chapter; or(2) a successor is appointed and qualified.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a member appointed to a board under this chapter after June 30, 2019, serves a term of four (4) years, beginning on the date of appointment and continuing until:(1) the member is removed under section 4 of this chapter; or(2) a successor is appointed and qualified.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a member appointed to a board under this chapter may serve multiple terms.As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-1-6.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6.5. Board Administration|25-1-6.5-3. Appointments Within Congressional Districts

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, not more than two (2) board members may be appointed from the same congressional district.As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.101-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-6.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 6.5. Board Administration|25-1-6.5-4. Removal; Vacancies

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter serves at the will and pleasure of the governor.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter may be removed by the governor without cause.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter must be removed if:(1) the member's license is suspended or revoked under this title;(2) the member has violated a rule or law under IC 4-2-6-4(a)(2) as determined by the state ethics commission created by IC 4-2-6-2; or(3) the member has been convicted of a crime (as defined under IC 33-23-1-4).(d) Notwithstanding any other law, a vacancy in the membership of a board under this chapter shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-1-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The following terms are defined for this chapter:(1) "Board" means the appropriate entity described in IC 25-0.5-8.(2) "Director" refers to the director of the division of consumer protection.(3) "Division" refers to the division of consumer protection, office of the attorney general.(4) "Law enforcement agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-15-2.(5) "Licensee" means a person who is:(A) licensed, certified, or registered by an entity described in IC 25-0.5-8; and(B) the subject of a complaint filed with the division.(6) "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation.(7) "Regulated occupation" means an occupation in which a person is licensed, certified, or registered by one (1) of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-8.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.12; P.L.137-1985, SEC.7; P.L.246-1985, SEC.15; P.L.169-1985, SEC.29; P.L.149-1987, SEC.21; P.L.257-1987, SEC.15; P.L.242-1989, SEC.6; P.L.234-1989, SEC.3; P.L.238-1989, SEC.6; P.L.1-1990, SEC.249; P.L.186-1990, SEC.5; P.L.183-1991, SEC.3; P.L.23-1991, SEC.9; P.L.48-1991, SEC.16; P.L.1-1992, SEC.130; P.L.30-1993, SEC.5; P.L.227-1993, SEC.5; P.L.213-1993, SEC.2; P.L.8-1993, SEC.371; P.L.33-1993, SEC.11; P.L.1-1994, SEC.120; P.L.124-1994, SEC.4; P.L.234-1995, SEC.3; P.L.175-1997, SEC.5; P.L.147-1997, SEC.8; P.L.84-1998, SEC.3; P.L.24-1999, SEC.4; P.L.82-2000, SEC.4; P.L.162-2002, SEC.4; P.L.145-2003, SEC.4; P.L.185-2007, SEC.4; P.L.193-2007, SEC.4; P.L.200-2007, SEC.5; P.L.3-2008, SEC.178; P.L.134-2008, SEC.16; P.L.1-2009, SEC.138; P.L.122-2009, SEC.5; P.L.160-2009, SEC.7; P.L.1-2010, SEC.102; P.L.84-2010, SEC.12; P.L.113-2010, SEC.101; P.L.42-2011, SEC.51; P.L.57-2013, SEC.28; P.L.232-2013, SEC.14; P.L.3-2014, SEC.20; P.L.227-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-1-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-2. Duties of Attorney General

Sec. 2. The office of the attorney general, under the conditions specified in this chapter, may receive, investigate, and prosecute complaints concerning regulated occupations.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-1-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-3. Investigation of Complaints

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the division is responsible for the investigation of complaints concerning licensees.(b) The medical licensing board of Indiana shall investigate a complaint concerning a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 and a violation specified in IC 25-22.5-2-8. The division shall forward a complaint concerning a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 and a violation specified in IC 25-22.5-2-8 to the medical licensing board of Indiana for investigation by the board. However, if the complaint includes a violation in addition to a violation specified in IC 25-22.5-2-8, the division shall investigate the complaint in its entirety and notify the medical licensing board of Indiana of the investigation.(c) The state board of cosmetology and barber examiners shall investigate complaints under IC 25-8-14-5, IC 25-8-4-13, IC 25-8-4-29, IC 25-8-9-14, and IC 25-8-15.4-5. The division shall forward a complaint concerning the practice of beauty culture under IC 25-8 to the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners for investigation by the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners. However, if the complaint includes a violation in addition to a violation specified in IC 25-8-14-5, IC 25-8-4-13, IC 25-8-4-29, IC 25-8-9-14, and IC 25-8-15.4-5, the division shall investigate the complaint in its entirety and notify the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners of the investigation.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.149-2011, SEC.1; P.L.226-2011, SEC.17; P.L.170-2013, SEC.1; P.L.32-2021, SEC.67.
IN Code § 25-1-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-4. Complaints; Requisites; Standing

Sec. 4. All complaints must be written and signed by the complainant and initially filed with the director. Except for employees of the attorney general's office acting in their official capacity, a complaint may be filed by any person, including members of any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-8.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-2014, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-1-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-5. Duties and Powers of Director

Sec. 5. (a) Subsection (b)(1) does not apply to:(1) a complaint filed by:(A) a member of any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-8; or(B) the Indiana professional licensing agency; or(2) a complaint filed under IC 25-1-5-4.(b) Except as provided in section 3(b) or 3(c) of this chapter, the director has the following duties and powers:(1) The director shall make an initial determination as to the merit of each complaint. A copy of a complaint having merit shall be submitted to the board having jurisdiction over the licensee's regulated occupation, that board thereby acquiring jurisdiction over the matter except as otherwise provided in this chapter.(2) The director shall through any reasonable means notify the licensee of the nature and ramifications of the complaint and of the duty of the board to attempt to resolve the complaint through negotiation.(3) The director shall report any pertinent information regarding the status of the complaint to the complainant.(4) The director may investigate any written complaint against a licensee. The investigation shall be limited to those areas in which there appears to be a violation of statutes governing the regulated occupation.(5) The director has the power to subpoena witnesses and to send for and compel the production of books, records, papers, and documents for the furtherance of any investigation under this chapter. The circuit or superior court located in the county where the subpoena is to be issued shall enforce any such subpoena by the director.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.22-1999, SEC.2; P.L.14-2000, SEC.55; P.L.206-2005, SEC.11; P.L.149-2011, SEC.2; P.L.226-2011, SEC.18; P.L.3-2014, SEC.22; P.L.227-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-1-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 7. Investigation and Prosecution of Complaints Concerning Regulated Occupations|25-1-7-6. Statement of Settlement; Period to Resolve

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a complaint filed by:(A) a member of any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-8; or(B) the Indiana professional licensing agency; or(2) a complaint filed under IC 25-1-5-4.(b) If, at any time before the director files the director's recommendations with the attorney general, the board files with the director a statement signed by the licensee and the complainant that the complaint has been resolved, the director shall not take further action. For a period of thirty (30) days after the director has notified the board and the licensee that a complaint has been filed, the division shall not conduct any investigation or take any action whatsoever, unless requested by the board. If, during the thirty (30) days, the board requests an extension of the thirty (30) day period, the director shall grant it for a period not exceeding an additional twenty (20) days. If at any time during the thirty (30) day period or an extension thereof, the board notifies the director of its intention not to proceed further to resolve the complaint, the division may proceed immediately under this chapter. For every purpose of this section, a board may designate a board member or staff member to act on behalf of or in the name of the board.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.22-1999, SEC.3; P.L.206-2005, SEC.12; P.L.3-2014, SEC.23.