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IN Code § 25-20-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-1.5. Committee of Hearing Aid Dealer Examiners

Sec. 1.5. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, there is established the committee of hearing aid dealer examiners which consists of five (5) members all appointed by the governor to a term under IC 25-1-6.5. Three (3) members must be hearing aid dealers licensed under this chapter, who are residents of this state and who have been practicing as hearing aid dealers for at least one (1) year prior to their appointment. One (1) member must be an otolaryngologist in this state, who is a resident of this state and who has been engaged in the practice of otolaryngology for at least one (1) year prior to appointment to the committee. One (1) member must be a resident of this state who is in no way associated with the business of hearing aid dealers, audiology, or speech-language pathology other than as a consumer. Whenever a vacancy occurs on the committee, the governor shall appoint a successor under IC 25-1-6.5.(b) Three (3) members present constitute a quorum.(c) The members serve without compensation, except that each member is entitled to the salary per diem as provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1 and to reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.(d) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.143. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.54; P.L.149-1987, SEC.49; P.L.249-2019, SEC.87.
IN Code § 25-20-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-2. Necessity of Certificate of Registration

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a person who is an audiologist licensed under IC 25-35.6; or(2) the sale of hearing aid batteries or cords.(b) It is unlawful for a person to fit or dispense hearing aids in Indiana unless the person is:(1) an individual who holds a valid hearing aid dealer certificate of registration; or(2) a hearing aid dealer in training who fits or dispenses hearing aids while under the supervision and direction of an individual who holds a temporary or valid hearing aid dealer certificate of registration;issued by the committee.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.2. As amended by P.L.236-1989, SEC.1; P.L.78-2017, SEC.10; P.L.180-2018, SEC.8; P.L.90-2019, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-20-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-3. Qualifications for Certificate; Examination

Sec. 3. The committee shall issue a hearing aid dealer certificate of registration to any person who makes application on forms provided by the committee if the committee has determined to its satisfaction that the applicant:(1) is eighteen (18) years of age or older;(2) if the applicant applies after June 29, 1992:(A) is a high school graduate; or(B) has a:(i) high school equivalency certificate; or(ii) state of Indiana general educational development (GED) diploma issued under IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal) or IC 22-4.1-18;(3) has not been convicted of:(A) an act which would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; and(4) has passed the examination prepared by the committee and given by the board to determine that the applicant has the qualifications to properly fit hearing aids.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.3; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.10. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2538; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.144; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.55; P.L.152-1988, SEC.13; P.L.186-1991, SEC.1; P.L.48-1991, SEC.33; P.L.149-1995, SEC.16; P.L.1-2005, SEC.192; P.L.7-2011, SEC.24; P.L.78-2017, SEC.11; P.L.180-2018, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-20-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-6. Fees

Sec. 6. When a person applies for a hearing aid dealer certificate of registration or a temporary hearing aid dealer certificate of registration, the person shall be charged a nonrefundable fee established by the committee.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.6. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.33, SEC.30; P.L.48-1991, SEC.34; P.L.180-2018, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-20-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-11. Standards; Examinations; Rules

Sec. 11. (a) Standards for licensing shall be determined by the committee. The committee may require that an applicant pass an examination in order to demonstrate that the applicant is qualified to fit and dispense hearing aids. An examination required under this section may not be conducted in such a manner that college training is required in order to pass the examination.(b) Nothing in this section shall imply that the applicant shall possess the degree of medical competence normally expected by physicians.(c) The committee shall propose rules to the board concerning the competent practice of hearing aid dealing.(d) The board shall adopt rules, based on the committee's proposed rules, under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for competent practice as a hearing aid dealer.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.146; P.L.177-2009, SEC.36; P.L.180-2018, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-20-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-12. Issuance of Certificates of Registration; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement

Sec. 12. (a) The committee shall issue hearing aid dealer certificates of registration. Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), hearing aid dealer certificates of registration expire biennially on the date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4. To renew a hearing aid dealer certificate of registration, the holder of the certificate must pay a renewal fee set by the committee on or before the date established by the licensing agency.(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), if the holder of a certificate does not renew the holder's hearing aid dealer certificate of registration on or before the date established by the licensing agency, the certificate expires without any action taken by the committee.(c) A holder of a hearing aid dealer certificate of registration that expires under this section may have the certificate reinstated by the committee if, not later than three (3) years after the license expires, the holder meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6(c).(d) A person who applies for reinstatement of a certificate of registration under this section more than three (3) years after the date the registration expires and becomes invalid may apply for reinstatement by meeting the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.12. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.78; P.L.48-1991, SEC.35; P.L.269-2001, SEC.15; P.L.105-2008, SEC.36; P.L.177-2015, SEC.40; P.L.180-2018, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-20-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-13. Display of Certificate

Sec. 13. Every registrant or temporary registrant shall conspicuously display the registrant's or temporary registrant's certificate of registration as issued under this chapter in the registrant's or temporary registrant's principal place of business, if any.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.13. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.79; P.L.78-2017, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-20-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-14. Change in Place of Business; Notice; Record

Sec. 14. (a) If the registrant or temporary registrant changes a place of business of the registrant or temporary registrant, the registrant or temporary registrant shall notify the committee, in writing, of the change of address within ten (10) days of the change. Failure to notify the committee in writing shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the registration.(b) The committee shall keep a record of all registrants and temporary registrants containing each registrant's and temporary registrant's last known addresses.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.14. As amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.36; P.L.180-2018, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-20-1-17.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-17.1. Complaints; Sanctions

Sec. 17.1. (a) A complaint against a person registered or temporarily registered under this chapter is subject to IC 25-1-7.(b) The committee may impose sanctions under IC 25-1-9 against a person registered or temporarily registered under this chapter.(c) An action taken by the committee under this section must be approved by a majority of the quorum.As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.180-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-20-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-21. Violations

Sec. 21. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.21. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2539.
IN Code § 25-20-1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-23. Rules; Forms

Sec. 23. The board may adopt:(1) rules under IC 4-22-2; and(2) application forms and other forms and written materials;as necessary in order for it to carry out the provisions and legislative intent of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.23. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.150; P.L.180-2018, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-20-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-25. Continuing Education Requirement

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies only to a registrant who has held a certificate issued under this chapter for at least eighteen (18) months.(b) To renew a hearing aid dealer certificate of registration issued under this chapter, a registrant must complete at least twenty (20) hours of credit in continuing education courses.(c) To satisfy the requirements of subsection (b), a registrant may use only credit hours earned in continuing education courses completed by the registrant:(1) after the last date the registrant renewed a certificate under this chapter; or(2) if the registrant is renewing a certificate for the first time, after the date the registrant was issued the certificate under this chapter.(d) A registrant may receive credit only for completing continuing education courses that have been approved by the committee, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or the International Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies.(e) When a registrant renews a certificate issued under this chapter, the registrant must comply with IC 25-1-4-3.As added by P.L.186-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.16; P.L.178-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-20-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-26. Sale, Leasing, or Renting of Hearing Aids; Compliance

Sec. 26. A person may not sell, lease, or rent a hearing aid in Indiana unless the person complies with the requirements under IC 25-35.6-4-1.As added by P.L.178-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-20-1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers|Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates|25-20-1-27. Information About Telecoil and Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems

Sec. 27. Before fitting or dispensing a hearing aid, an individual who:(1) holds a temporary or valid hearing aid dealer certificate of registration; or(2) fits or dispenses hearing aids while under the supervision and direction of an individual who holds a temporary or valid hearing aid dealer certificate of registration;shall provide oral and written information explaining telecoil and audio frequency induction loop systems, how they operate, and their uses, including increasing access to telephones and assistive listening systems that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), any amendments and regulations relating to the Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 35.101 et seq. and 28 CFR 36.101 et seq.).As added by P.L.200-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-20.2-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 1. Application of Article|25-20.2-1-1. Application of Article; Exclusions

Sec. 1. (a) This article applies to an individual who conducts home inspections for compensation.(b) This article does not apply to the following:(1) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's employment as:(A) a code enforcement official for the state or a political subdivision of the state; or(B) a representative of a state or local housing agency or authority acting under the authority of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.(2) An individual who is:(A) either:(i) registered as an architect under IC 25-4;(ii) registered as a professional engineer under IC 25-31; or(iii) licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under IC 25-28.5; and(B) acting within the scope of the individual's registration or license.(3) An individual who is licensed under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate broker and is acting within the scope of the individual's license.(4) An individual who is licensed or certified under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate appraiser and is acting within the scope of the individual's license or certificate.(5) An individual who holds a certificate of authority under IC 27-1-27-2 as a public adjuster and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate.(6) An individual who holds a permit, certificate, or license to:(A) use and apply pesticides; or(B) make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests;under IC 15-16-5 and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate or license.(7) An individual who holds a license from a political subdivision as a tradesperson or home builder and is acting within the scope of the individual's license.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.63; P.L.127-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-1. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-2. "Agency"

Sec. 2. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.441.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-3. "Applicant"

Sec. 3. "Applicant" means an individual who applies for a license as a home inspector.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-4. "Board"

Sec. 4. "Board" refers to the home inspectors licensing board established by IC 25-20.2-3-1.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-5. "Client"

Sec. 5. "Client" means an individual who hires or seeks to hire a licensed home inspector to obtain a home inspection or home inspection report.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-6. "Home Inspection"

Sec. 6. "Home inspection" means a visual analysis for the purpose of providing a professional opinion of the condition of a residential dwelling and the dwelling's carports or garages, any reasonably accessible installed components, and the operation of the dwelling's systems, including any controls normally operated by the owner of the dwelling, for the following components:(1) Heating systems.(2) Cooling systems.(3) Electrical systems.(4) Plumbing systems.(5) Structural components.(6) Foundations.(7) Roof coverings.(8) Exterior and interior components.(9) Attic spaces.(10) Basement or crawl space, if any.(11) Any other site aspects that affect the residential dwelling.The term does not include a code compliance inspection.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.163-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-7. "Home Inspection Report"

Sec. 7. "Home inspection report" means a legibly written report prepared for compensation and issued after a home inspection. The report must include the following:(1) A report on any system or component inspected that, in the professional opinion of the inspector, is significantly deficient or near the end of the system or component's service life. A report under this subdivision must include the reason why the system or component is significantly deficient or near the end of the system or component's service life, unless the reason is self-evident.(2) The inspector's recommendation to remedy or monitor a deficiency reported under subdivision (1).(3) A list of any systems or components that were designated for inspection in the standards of performance adopted by the board but that were not inspected.(4) The reason a system or component listed under subdivision (3) was not inspected.(5) A statement that the report does not address environmental hazards, including:(A) lead-based paint;(B) radon;(C) asbestos;(D) cockroaches;(E) rodents;(F) pesticides;(G) treated lumber;(H) mold;(I) mercury;(J) carbon monoxide; or(K) other similar environmental hazards.(6) A statement that the report does not address wood destroying insects and organisms.(7) A statement that the report does not address subterranean systems or system components (operational or nonoperational), including:(A) sewage disposal;(B) water supply; or(C) fuel storage or delivery.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-8. "Licensed Home Inspector"

Sec. 8. "Licensed home inspector" means an individual who is licensed under this article as a home inspector.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-9. "Licensee"

Sec. 9. "Licensee" means a person who performs home inspections and who is licensed under this article as a home inspector.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-20.2-2-10. "Residential Dwelling"

Sec. 10. "Residential dwelling" means a structure consisting of at least one (1) but not more than five (5) units, each designed for occupancy by a single family, whether the units are occupied or unoccupied.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 3. Home Inspectors Licensing Board|25-20.2-3-1. Establishment of Board

Sec. 1. The home inspectors licensing board is established.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 3. Home Inspectors Licensing Board|25-20.2-3-2. Members

Sec. 2. (a) The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor as follows:(1) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, three (3) members, each of whom:(A) is licensed in Indiana as a home inspector; and(B) has been actively engaged in performing home inspections in Indiana for at least five (5) years immediately before the member's appointment to the board.(2) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, one (1) member who satisfies either of the following:(A) The member:(i) is a home builder; and(ii) has been actively engaged in home building in Indiana for at least five (5) years immediately before the member's appointment to the board.(B) The member:(i) is a real estate broker licensed under IC 25-34.1; and(ii) has been actively licensed in Indiana under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate broker for at least five (5) years immediately before the member's appointment to the board.(3) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, one (1) member who represents the public at large and is not associated with the home inspection, home building, or real estate business other than as a consumer.(b) The members of the board must be residents of Indiana.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.5; P.L.177-2015, SEC.41; P.L.249-2019, SEC.88.
IN Code § 25-20.2-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 3. Home Inspectors Licensing Board|25-20.2-3-3. Terms; Removal

Sec. 3. (a) Each member of the board appointed before July 1, 2019, serves a term of three (3) years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.(b) Each member of the board appointed after June 30, 2019, serves under IC 25-1-6.5.(c) The governor may remove a board member under IC 25-1-6.5-4.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.89.
IN Code § 25-20.2-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 3. Home Inspectors Licensing Board|25-20.2-3-4. Chairperson; Vice Chairperson; Terms

Sec. 4. (a) Each year the board shall elect a member as chairperson and a member as vice chairperson.(b) The chairperson and the vice chairperson shall serve in their respective capacities for one (1) year and until a successor is elected.(c) The chairperson and the vice chairperson may not serve in those capacities for more than two (2) consecutive years.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-20.2-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 20.2. Home Inspections|Chapter 3. Home Inspectors Licensing Board|25-20.2-3-5. Presiding at Meetings; Presiding Officer

Sec. 5. (a) The chairperson shall preside at all meetings at which the chairperson is present. The vice chairperson shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairperson and shall perform other duties as the chairperson directs.(b) If the chairperson and vice chairperson are absent from a meeting of the board when a quorum exists, the members who are present may elect a presiding officer who shall serve as acting chairperson until the conclusion of the meeting or until the arrival of the chairperson or vice chairperson.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.