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IN Code § 25-34.1-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 8. Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board|25-34.1-8-12. Real Estate Appraisal Practice or Education Without License or Certification; Injunctions; Enforcement

Sec. 12. (a) A person who:(1) performs:(A) the acts of a licensed real estate appraiser without a license; or(B) the acts of a certified real estate appraiser without a certificate; or(2) conducts or solicits or accepts enrollment of students for a course without course approval as required by section 13 of this chapter;commits a Class B infraction. When a judgment is entered for an offense under this section, the court shall add to any fine imposed the amount of any fee or other compensation earned in the commission of the offense. Each transaction constitutes a separate offense.(b) In all actions for the collection of a fee or other compensation for performing acts regulated by this article, a party seeking relief must allege and prove that at the time the cause of action arose the party was not in violation of this section.(c) The attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney of any county in which a violation occurs may maintain an action in the name of the state of Indiana to enjoin a person from violating this section.(d) In charging any person in a complaint for a judgment or an injunction for the violation of this section, it is sufficient, without averring any further or more particular facts, to charge that the person upon a certain day and in a certain county:(1) acted as:(A) a certified real estate appraiser without a certificate; or(B) a licensed real estate appraiser without a license; or(2) conducted, or solicited or accepted enrollment of students for a real estate appraiser course without course approval.(e) Each enforcement procedure established in this section and IC 25-1-7-14 is supplemental to other enforcement procedures established in this section.As added by P.L.183-1991, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.57-2007, SEC.7; P.L.3-2008, SEC.204; P.L.84-2010, SEC.72.
IN Code § 25-34.1-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 8. Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board|25-34.1-8-13. Real Estate Appraiser Courses; Approval

Sec. 13. A person may not conduct, solicit, or accept student enrollment for a real estate appraiser course represented as satisfying the requirements of the board without approval of the course by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, under the regulatory oversight of the Appraisal Subcommittee established under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.).As added by P.L.183-1991, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.57-2007, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-34.1-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 8. Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board|25-34.1-8-15. Use of Investigative Fund

Sec. 15. The office of the attorney general and the professional licensing agency may use the investigative fund established by section 7.5 of this chapter to hire investigators and other employees to administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to investigate and prosecute real estate fraud and real estate appraisal fraud.As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-1. "Council" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the real estate education advisory council established by this chapter.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-2. Real Estate Education Advisory Council; Establishment

Sec. 2. The real estate education advisory council is established.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-3. Membership

Sec. 3. The council consists of five (5) members, three (3) of whom must be recommended by the Indiana association of realtors and appointed by the commission.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.35.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-4. Term of Office

Sec. 4. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the commission for a two (2) year term. If a successor has not been appointed, the current member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-5. Vacancies

Sec. 5. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the commission shall appoint an individual to serve the unexpired term of the previous member and until a successor is appointed and qualified.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-6. Removal for Cause

Sec. 6. The commission may remove a member of the council for cause.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-7. Chair and Vice Chair

Sec. 7. The council shall elect from the council's membership a chairman and a vice chairman.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-8. Meetings

Sec. 8. The council shall meet upon the call of the chairman or at the request of the commission. The chairman shall establish the time and place of all meetings.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-9. Implementation and Courses Under This Chapter

Sec. 9. (a) The council shall make recommendations to the commission concerning the following:(1) Requirements for sponsors of courses under this chapter.(2) Requirements for instructors to be used by sponsors in providing courses under this chapter.(3) Requirements for the curricula for postlicensing and continuing education courses under this chapter.(4) Rules to implement this chapter.(5) Other issues identified by the commission to implement this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding IC 25-1-4, the commission shall approve all postlicensing and continuing education courses.(c) The commission may, with the advice of the council, approve online education required for licensing.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.36.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-10. Completion of Approved Education Requirement; Exception

Sec. 10. Except for an individual who has been granted an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10, an individual who is licensed as a real estate broker under IC 25-34.1-3-4.1 must complete the approved education requirement each year.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.37.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-11. Approved Education Requirement

Sec. 11. (a) The approved education requirement is as follows:(1) At least twelve (12) hours per year and at least thirty-six (36) hours per three (3) year renewal cycle in any of the following subjects, as determined by the commission:(A) License and escrow law.(B) Anti-trust law.(C) Civil rights law.(D) Agency law.(E) Listing contracts and purchase agreements.(F) Ethics and professionals standards.(G) Settlement procedures.(H) Appraising.(I) Property management.(J) Farm property management.(K) Commercial brokerage and leasing.(L) Financing.(M) Residential brokerage.(N) Land development.(O) Legislative issues affecting the real estate practice.(P) Other courses approved by the commission.(b) An attorney in good standing licensed to practice law in Indiana may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) by completing the number of hours required by subsection (a) in continuing legal education courses in the subject matters listed in subsection (a).(c) An individual who applies for a broker's license after June 30, 2014, must, during the first two (2) years after the license is issued, take and pass at least thirty (30) hours of postlicensing education focused on the practical matters of real estate transactions instead of the continuing education requirements under this chapter.(d) For license renewal, a managing broker must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year and at least thirty-six (36) hours per three (3) year renewal cycle. At least four (4) hours of the continuing education each year must be dedicated to the necessary business and management skills and legal knowledge needed by a managing broker. The commission shall develop or approve the continuing education courses for managing brokers.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.182-1996, SEC.4; P.L.127-2012, SEC.38; P.L.116-2015, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-12. Course Sponsor; Approval Requirements

Sec. 12. To obtain approval as a continuing education course sponsor, the sponsor must do the following:(1) Provide the commission information on courses, curriculum, and facilities as determined by the commission.(2) Limit the number of credit hours that may be offered in a twenty-four (24) hour period for the course to a number not more than the amount established by the commission by rule.(3) Provide each participant who successfully completes an approved course a certificate that contains the following:(A) The name of the participant.(B) The name, address, and signature of the sponsor.(C) The number of approved credit hours.(D) The date of the program.(E) Any other information required by the commission.(4) Pay a fee determined by the commission.(5) Meet any standard that the commission adopts by rule.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-13. Approved Sponsor; Records; Attendance Roster; Evaluation; Transmittal Form

Sec. 13. (a) A continuing education sponsor that has received approval under section 12 of this chapter must maintain records for five (5) years of the participants who successfully complete and pass the course. If the sponsor ceases operations, the owner shall place the records in the care of a custodian that is approved by the commission.(b) A continuing education sponsor shall, not later than ten (10) days after a continuing education course is offered, submit the following to the commission:(1) A completed continuing education attendance roster of all participants. The roster must include the full legal name, address of residence, and any other identifying information required by the commission of each participant. The names must be submitted to the commission in alphabetical order.(2) A completed continuing education evaluation transmittal form for each of the participants.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.173-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-14. Expiration of Sponsor Approval; Renewal Requirements

Sec. 14. (a) The approval for a sponsor for a broker's course expires December 31 each even-numbered year.(b) A sponsor must submit:(1) a letter requesting renewal of approval; and(2) the renewal fee;at least thirty (30) days before a sponsor's approval expires.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.40.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-15. Inspection; Approved Sponsor Records and Facilities

Sec. 15. The commission may inspect an approved sponsor's records and facilities.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-15.5. Commission Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Approval of Courses or Course Sponsors

Sec. 15.5. (a) The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of any course or course sponsor if the commission determines that the course sponsor, by the act of an employee or agent, has failed to comply with the standards established in this chapter and the rules of the commission.(b) The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of any course instructor permit issued under this article if the commission determines that the instructor has failed to comply with the standards established in this chapter and the rules of the commission.(c) The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of any course sponsor if the commission determines the course sponsor:(1) falsifies attendance information for continuing education courses submitted to the commission; or(2) fails to provide the commission with attendance information required under section 13(b) of this chapter.As added by P.L.200-2013, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.173-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-16. Advertising Sponsor or Course

Sec. 16. (a) A person may advertise that the sponsor or the sponsor's course is approved by the commission and fulfills the requirements of the commission.(b) A person may not advertise that the sponsor or the sponsor's course is required or recommended by the commission.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-17. Renewal Period; Licensee Exemption From Continuing Education Requirement

Sec. 17. A licensee who is initially licensed in the second year of a renewal period is exempt from the continuing education requirements under this chapter for that renewal period.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-18. Application for Renewal; Certification Requirements

Sec. 18. An applicant for renewal must certify on the application that the applicant:(1) has complied with the continuing education requirements;(2) is exempt from the continuing education requirement because the individual has been licensed for less than one (1) year; or(3) has not complied with the continuing education requirements but is seeking a waiver under section 19 of this chapter.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-19. Waiver Conditions; Continuing Education Requirement; Prohibited Activity

Sec. 19. The commission may grant an applicant a waiver from the continuing education requirement for the renewal period if the applicant meets one (1) of the following conditions:(1) Was not able to fulfill the requirement due to a hardship that resulted from any of the following:(A) Service in the armed forces of the United States during a substantial part of the renewal period.(B) An incapacitating illness.(C) Other circumstances determined by the commission.(2) Has certified on approved forms to the commission the following:(A) That the applicant has an active license but will not perform an act that requires a broker's license.(B) That the applicant is affiliated with a managing broker for the sole purpose of making referrals to a licensed broker.An individual granted a waiver under this subdivision may not perform an act that requires a broker's license until the individual has fulfilled the same continuing education requirements needed to reactivate an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10(c) and IC 25-34.1-3-10(d) and applicable requirements under IC 25-34.1-3-10.5.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.58; P.L.127-2012, SEC.41.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-20. Renewal License; Denial

Sec. 20. Subject to IC 25-1-4, the commission may deny renewal of the license of a licensee that does not fulfill the requirements of this chapter.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.74.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-21. Implementation of Chapter

Sec. 21. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-22. Continuing Education Instructor Permits

Sec. 22. (a) Each instructor of a continuing education course under this chapter must have a permit issued by the commission.(b) An instructor permit under subsection (a) must:(1) be issued for a term of three (3) years and, subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), expire on a date set by the licensing agency; and(2) automatically expire if not renewed by the end of the permit period.(c) An instructor issued a permit under subsection (a), must meet the following requirements:(1) Be a licensed real estate broker or attorney licensed in Indiana, or an expert in the field working in conjunction with a licensed real estate broker or licensed attorney.(2) Each year, complete four (4) hours of continuing education approved by the commission and specific to providing real estate instruction. Hours earned under this subdivision may be used toward the completion of the continuing education requirement for a broker under IC 25-34.1-9-11.(3) Pay applicable fees established under rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.(4) Meet any additional requirements established by the commission under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.(d) If a permit expires under subsection (b)(2), to return to active status, the instructor must:(1) successfully complete continuing education requirements set by the commission;(2) file a renewal application;(3) pay a renewal fee under rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2; and(4) pay any applicable late fees established under rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.(e) Instructors approved by the commission before July 1, 2013, shall be exempted from the requirement under subsection (c)(1).(f) The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of any instructor permit issued under this chapter if the commission determines that the instructor has failed to comply with the standards established in this chapter and the rules of the commission.As added by P.L.200-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.73.
IN Code § 25-34.1-9-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 9. Continuing Education|25-34.1-9-23. Electronic Continuing Education Tracking System

Sec. 23. The commission may enter into an agreement with an entity that is not a state agency or the federal government to provide through electronic means a continuing education tracking system. The system must provide an electronic record of the continuing education courses, classes, or programs completed by all individuals who are licensed under this article. All the following apply to an electronic system provided under this section:(1) All continuing education tracking performed by the system must accurately reflect the continuing education requirements under this chapter.(2) A confirmation of completed continuing education courses required under this chapter generated by the system is considered verification of completion for renewal of a license or registration and for purposes of any audit of licensees or registrants conducted by the commission.(3) The system must provide access to an individual who is licensed or registered under this article and to the commission access to continuing education information about the individual.(4) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 it considers appropriate or necessary to implement this section.As added by P.L.173-2016, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-34.1-10-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 10. Real Estate Agency Relationships|25-34.1-10-0.5. "Agency Relationship"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "agency relationship" means a relationship in which a licensee represents a client in a real estate transaction.As added by P.L.130-1999, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-34.1-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 10. Real Estate Agency Relationships|25-34.1-10-1. "Broker"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "broker" means an individual or entity issued a broker's real estate license by the Indiana real estate commission.As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-34.1-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 10. Real Estate Agency Relationships|25-34.1-10-5. "Client"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "client" means a person who has entered into an agency relationship with a licensee.As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-34.1-10-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 10. Real Estate Agency Relationships|25-34.1-10-6. "Customer"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "customer" means a person who is provided services in the ordinary course of business by a licensee but who is not a client.As added by P.L.128-1994, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-1999, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-34.1-10-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons|Chapter 10. Real Estate Agency Relationships|25-34.1-10-6.5. "In-House Agency Relationship"

Sec. 6.5. As used in this chapter, "in-house agency relationship" means an agency relationship involving two (2) or more clients who are represented by different licensees within the same broker company.As added by P.L.130-1999, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.116-2015, SEC.18.