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IN Code § 25-38.1-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-12. Registration Certificate Renewal

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 agency 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 agency shall mail a notice ninety (90) days before the expiration to each registered veterinary technician. The agency 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.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-13. Practicing Without a Valid License or Registration; Violation; Renewal; Inactive Status

Sec. 13. (a) An individual who:(1) practices veterinary medicine after the individual's license has expired, been revoked, or been placed on inactive status; or(2) acts as a registered veterinary technician after the individual's registration has expired, been revoked, or been placed on inactive status;violates this article.(b) A veterinarian may renew an expired license or a registered veterinary technician may renew an expired registration certificate not later than five (5) years after the date of expiration by making written application for renewal and paying the required fee. However, the board may require continuing education as a condition of renewal of an expired license.(c) A veterinarian may not renew an expired license, and a registered veterinary technician may not renew an expired registration certificate, after five (5) years have elapsed after the date of the expiration of a license or a registration certificate but the person may make application for a new license or registration certificate and take the appropriate examinations.(d) To have a license or registration placed on inactive status, a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinarian technician must notify the board in writing of the veterinarian's or technician's desire to have the license or registration placed on inactive status. The board shall waive the continuing education requirements, if any, and payment of the renewal fee during the period the license or registration of a veterinarian or technician is on inactive status. A license or registration may be placed on inactive status during the period:(1) the veterinarian or technician is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States;(2) the veterinarian or technician is in the Peace Corps;(3) the veterinarian or technician is in an alternative service during a time of national emergency;(4) the veterinarian or technician is suffering from a severe medical condition that prevents the veterinarian or technician from meeting the requirements of the board; or(5) after the veterinarian or technician retires.A veterinarian or technician who is retired and on inactive status may not maintain an office or practice veterinary medicine. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that establish prerequisites or conditions for the reactivation of an inactive license or registration.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-19.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.36.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-1. Veterinary Technician Identification; Use of Title or Abbreviation; Advertising

Sec. 1. (a) During working hours or when actively performing the registered veterinary technician's duties, a registered veterinary technician must wear a unique mark of identification on the technician's clothing that is approved by the board and that identifies the technician as a registered veterinary technician.(b) An individual who is not a registered veterinary technician may not use the title "registered veterinary technician", "veterinary technician", or the abbreviation "R.V.T.".(c) An individual who is not a registered veterinary technician may not advertise or offer the individual's services in a manner calculated to lead others to believe that the individual is a registered veterinary technician.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-25.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.37.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-2. Restrictions on Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants

Sec. 2. A:(1) registered veterinary technician; or(2) veterinary assistant;may not diagnose, make a prognosis, prescribe medical or surgical treatment, or perform as a surgeon. However, the registered veterinary technician may perform routine procedures defined by board rules while under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian responsible for the technician's performance.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-26.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.38.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-3. Supervision of Veterinary Employees; Compensation; Duties

Sec. 3. (a) A supervising veterinarian shall determine and is responsible for determining, except where prohibited by law, if the tasks being delegated are commensurate with the employee's training, experience, and skills.(b) Registered veterinary technicians may, under direct or indirect supervision, perform routine food animal management practices if a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.(c) A registered veterinary technician or veterinary assistant may not receive a fee or compensation for veterinary services other than salary or compensation paid by the establishment where the individual is employed.(d) In the performance of delegated veterinary tasks, a registered veterinary technician and veterinary assistant shall do the following:(1) Accept only those delegated veterinary tasks for which there are mutually approved protocols, written standing orders, or verbal directions.(2) Accept only those delegated veterinary tasks that:(A) the registered veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is competent to perform based on education, training, or experience; and(B) are not prohibited by law.(3) Consult with the supervising veterinarian in cases where the registered veterinary technician or veterinary assistant knows or should have known that a delegated veterinary task may harm an animal.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-27.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.39; P.L.9-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-5. Prescriptions; Immunizations

Sec. 5. (a) A licensed veterinarian may write prescriptions. Pharmacists shall give the prescriptions written by a licensed veterinarian the same recognition given the prescriptions of persons holding an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine.(b) A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist before a licensed veterinarian dispenses or prescribes a prescription product.(c) Veterinary prescription products, including drugs and immunizing products restricted by state and federal law for use by licensed veterinarians, may not be diverted or transferred to an individual for use on an animal if there is not a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the original prescribing veterinarian.(d) If a veterinarian prescribes a drug for the client's animal, upon request, the veterinarian shall provide the prescription to the client, unless prohibited by state or federal law or to prevent inappropriate use.(e) This subsection does not apply to:(1) livestock (as defined by IC 15-11-5-1); or(2) an animal immunized by its owner.An individual may not immunize an animal for a fee unless the individual is a veterinarian or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-29.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.40; P.L.211-2015, SEC.2; P.L.78-2017, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-6. Emergencies

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding this chapter, in an emergency, in the absence of the licensed veterinarian employer, an employee of a licensed veterinarian may perform the duties it is lawful for the employee to perform under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarian according to the rules of the board and the written authority of the licensed veterinary employer.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-30.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.42.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-7. Immunity in Emergencies; Euthanasia

Sec. 7. A licensed veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician who, on the veterinarian's or technician's own initiative, gives emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal is not liable in damages to the owner of the animal in the absence of gross negligence. If a licensed veterinarian performs euthanasia on the animal, there is a presumption that performing euthanasia was a humane act, necessary to relieve the animal of pain and suffering.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-31.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-8. Abandoned Animals

Sec. 8. (a) An animal placed in the custody of a veterinarian is considered to be abandoned five (5) days after the veterinarian has given written notice to the individual who delivered the animal to the veterinarian that the animal should be reclaimed by the individual. Written notice must be delivered by certified mail to the place given by the individual as the individual's mailing address at the time the individual delivered the animal to the veterinarian.(b) Abandonment of an animal under this section constitutes the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner of the animal. An abandoned animal may be sold or otherwise disposed of as the veterinarian may see fit. The purchaser or recipient of an abandoned animal shall receive full and clear title to the animal.(c) The giving of notice as provided in this section relieves the veterinarian and all persons who receive an abandoned animal from the veterinarian of criminal or civil liability.(d) The individual who delivered an animal abandoned under this section is liable for all reasonable and customary expenses incurred for diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, surgery, board, euthanasia, and disposal of the abandoned animal.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-33.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.43.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-8.5. Immunity for Reporting Suspected Animal Cruelty

Sec. 8.5. A veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who reports in good faith and in the normal course of business a suspected incident of animal cruelty under IC 35-46-3 to a law enforcement officer is immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought for reporting the incident.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.111-2009, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-9. Discipline of Registered Veterinary Technicians

Sec. 9. Upon written complaint sworn to by any individual, the board may, by the concurrence of four (4) members, after a hearing and based upon findings of fact, discipline a registered veterinary technician by revoking or suspending the technician's registration for a time certain, by placing the technician on probation, or by any other appropriate means for any of the following reasons:(1) The use of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a registration.(2) Intoxication or the unlawful use of a controlled substance.(3) The use of advertising or solicitation that is false or misleading or is considered unprofessional under rules adopted by the board.(4) Conviction of or a plea of guilty to the charge of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.(5) Incompetence, gross negligence, or malpractice in performing as a registered veterinary technician.(6) Cruelty to animals.(7) Representing the technician as a veterinarian.(8) Disciplinary action taken against the technician's registration by the board or by the licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reason of the technician's inability to practice safely as a registered veterinary technician, if the reason is valid in the opinion of the board.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-23.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.45.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-10. Offenses; Practice Without a License; False Information

Sec. 10. A person who knowingly:(1) practices veterinary medicine without a license or special permit to practice veterinary medicine issued by the board; or(2) supplies false information on an application for a license as a veterinarian;commits a Class A misdemeanor.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-34.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-11. Offenses; Veterinary Technicians

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.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-11.5. Offenses; General

Sec. 11.5. Except as provided in sections 10 and 11 of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.48.
IN Code § 25-38.1-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 4. Practice; Discipline; Prohibitions|25-38.1-4-12. Injunction for Practice Without a License or Certificate

Sec. 12. (a) If a person engages in the practice of veterinary medicine without a license or certificate issued under this article:(1) the attorney general;(2) a prosecuting attorney;(3) the board; or(4) a citizen;may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin the person from engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine.(b) In charging a person under subsection (a) in an affidavit, information, or indictment with a violation of this article, it is sufficient to charge that the person did, on a certain date and in a certain county, engage in the practice of veterinary medicine without a license or permit issued under this article.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-36.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers|25-38.1-5-1. Rehabilitation of Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall assist in the rehabilitation of an impaired veterinary health care provider.(b) The board may do the following:(1) Enter into agreements, provide grants, and make other arrangements with statewide nonprofit professional associations, foundations, or other entities specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals to identify and assist impaired veterinary health care providers.(2) Accept and designate grants and public and private financial assistance to fund programs under subdivision (1) to assist impaired veterinary health care providers.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-38.1-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers|25-38.1-5-2. Confidential Information

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, all:(1) information furnished to a nonprofit professional association, foundation, or other entity specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals, including interviews, reports, statements, and memoranda; and(2) findings, conclusions, or recommendations that result from a proceeding of the professional association, foundation, or other entity specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals;are privileged and confidential.(b) The records of a proceeding under subsection (a)(2) may be used only in the exercise of proper functions of the board, and may not become public records or subject to a subpoena or discovery proceeding.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-38.1-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers|25-38.1-5-3. Use of Noncompliance Information

Sec. 3. Information received by the board from the board designated rehabilitation program for noncompliance by the impaired veterinary health care provider may be used by the board in a disciplinary or criminal proceeding instituted against the impaired veterinary health care provider.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-38.1-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers|25-38.1-5-4. Rehabilitation Program Responsibilities

Sec. 4. The board designated rehabilitation program shall:(1) immediately report to the board the name and results of any contact or investigation concerning an impaired veterinary health care provider whom the program believes constitutes a certain, immediate, and impending danger to either the public or the impaired veterinary health care provider; and(2) in a timely fashion report to the board an impaired veterinary health care provider:(A) who refuses to cooperate with the program;(B) who refuses to submit to treatment; or(C) whose impairment is not substantially or significantly alleviated through treatment, as determined by accepted medical standards.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-38.1-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Providers|25-38.1-5-5. Impaired Veterinary Health Care Provider Fund

Sec. 5. (a) The impaired veterinary health care provider fund is established to provide money for rehabilitation of impaired veterinary health care providers under this chapter. The agency shall administer the fund.(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. The fund consists of any grants or public and private financial assistance designated for the fund.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.(e) Money in the fund is appropriated to the board for the purpose stated in subsection (a).As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-39-1.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 1.5. Applicability Provisions|25-39-1.5-1. Water Well Driller and Water Well Pump Installer as Regulated Profession

Sec. 1. For the purposes of this article, the occupation of a licensee is a regulated occupation under IC 25-1-7-1.As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.73.
IN Code § 25-39-1.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 1.5. Applicability Provisions|25-39-1.5-2. Department of Natural Resources as Board

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.
IN Code § 25-39-1.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 1.5. Applicability Provisions|25-39-1.5-3. Application of Ic 25-39-3 and Ic 25-39-4

Sec. 3. IC 25-39-3 and IC 25-39-4 do not apply to the following:(1) A person who installs a well that:(A) is for personal use; and(B) is not greater than one and one-fourth (1 1/4) inches inside diameter and not greater than twenty-four (24) feet deep.(2) A plumber who:(A) is licensed under IC 25-28.5;(B) is registered with the department under section 4 of this chapter; and(C) installs wells that are not greater than one and one-fourth (1 1/4) inches inside diameter and not greater than twenty-four (24) feet deep.(3) A person who installs or repairs a water well pump or water well pumping equipment for personal use.(4) A person who is working under the direction and personal supervision of a person who holds a license.As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1991, SEC.10; P.L.120-1993, SEC.17; P.L.84-2010, SEC.75.
IN Code § 25-39-1.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 1.5. Applicability Provisions|25-39-1.5-4. Plumbers; Registration

Sec. 4. A plumber licensed under IC 25-28.5 must register with the department before the plumber installs a well or well water pump.As added by P.L.20-1991, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.76.
IN Code § 25-39-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-39-2-1. Application of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-39-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors|Chapter 2. Definitions|25-39-2-2. Abandoned Well

Sec. 2. "Abandoned well" means a well:(1) whose original purpose and use have been discontinued for more than five (5) years; or(2) that is in such a state of disrepair that using it to obtain ground water is impractical or a health hazard.As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.