Sec. 6. An agency or a political subdivision required to verify the eligibility of an individual under section 5 of this chapter shall do the following: (1) Require the individual to execute a verification stating under penalty of perjury that the individual: (A) is a United States citizen; (B) is a qualified alien (as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1641); or (C) meets the following: (i) The individual is authorized by the federal government to work in the United States as provided under section 6.5 of this chapter. (ii) The individual is executing the verification only for the purpose of applying for a professional or occupational license (as defined section 6.5(a) of this chapter). (2) Maintain a verification executed in accordance with subdivision (1) for at least five (5) years. As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.172-2018, SEC.1.
IC 12-32-1-6.5 Eligibility for professional or occupational license Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "professional or occupational license" means: (1) an unlimited license, permit, certificate, or certificate of registration; (2) a temporary, limited, or probationary license, permit, certificate, or certificate of registration; (3) an intern permit; or (4) a provisional license; issued by a state agency or political subdivision that regulates a profession or occupation. (b) As used in this section, "state agency" means an agency, a board, a commission, a department, a bureau, or any other entity of the executive, legislative, or judicial department of state government. (c) An individual who is authorized by the federal government to work in the United States is eligible for a professional or occupational license issued by a state agency or political subdivision if the individual meets all the requirements, other than the requirement under 8 USC 1621(a), to obtain or renew the professional or occupational license. As added by P.L.172-2018, SEC.2.