Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Sec. 18. All money received under this article shall be paid to the agency. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.

Sec. 19. The agency shall deposit all money received under this article with the treasurer of state. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. The board consists of seven (7) members. The governor shall appoint all the members of the board. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.

Sec. 20. The treasurer of state shall deposit the money received under section 19 of this chapter in the state general fund. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.250.

Sec. 21. The agency shall pay for the expenses for administering this article from the state general fund under appropriations designated for that purpose. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.

Sec. 22. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2.

Sec. 23. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to: (1) prescribe sanitary requirements for: (A) beauty culture salons; and (B) beauty culture schools; (2) establish standards for the practice of cosmetology and the operation of: (A) beauty culture salons; and (B) beauty…

Sec. 24. The agency shall provide inspectors, investigators, and clerks to enforce this article. The agency shall fix their compensation and reimburse them for their necessary expenses incurred in enforcing this article by payments from the state general fund under appropriations…

Sec. 26. The board shall furnish each person licensed to operate: (1) a beauty culture salon; or (2) a beauty culture school; with a copy of the rules concerning sanitary requirements described in section 23(a)(1) of this chapter. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1…

Sec. 27. A person operating: (1) a beauty culture salon; or (2) a beauty culture school; shall post the rules described in section 26 of this chapter in a conspicuous place in that salon or school. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-1991, SEC.11; P.L.84-2010, SEC…

Sec. 28. (a) A member of the board or any inspector or investigator may inspect: (1) a beauty culture salon; (2) a beauty culture school; or (3) a mobile salon; during its regular business hours. (b) A member of the board or any inspector or investigator may inspect: (1) a beauty…

Sec. 29. (a) The board may not adopt a rule establishing different standards for an inmate or former inmate of a penal institution who applies for: (1) admission to beauty culture school; or (2) a license as a beauty culture professional. (b) A person who graduates from a beauty …

Sec. 30. (a) The board shall implement a program to investigate and assess a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) against a licensee under this article for the following violations: (1) Violation of this article under IC 25-8-14-5. (2) Failure to display a l…

Sec. 5. (a) Each of the members of the board must reside in Indiana. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the members of the board must meet the following qualifications: (1) Two (2) of the members must: (A) possess a current cosmetologist license; and (B) have practiced cosmetology in …

Sec. 6. No more than five (5) members of the board may belong to the same political party. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.31.

Sec. 7. (a) Each board member appointed before July 1, 2019, serves a term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of appointment and continuing until: (1) the member is removed under section 8 of this chapter; or (2) a successor is appointed. (b) Each board member appointed af…

Sec. 8. The governor may remove a board member under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.257-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.59.

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 25-13-1-2 apply to this chapter. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 10. A dental hygienist who provides services under an access practice agreement shall maintain malpractice liability insurance. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 11. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed consent form before providing dental hygiene services under an access practice agreement. The consent form must be signed by: (1) the patient; or (2) a parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is a minor or is an …

Sec. 12. (a) After providing dental hygiene services to a patient, the dental hygienist shall provide the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient with the following written information: (1) Complete contact information, including the name, telephone number, and lic…

Sec. 13. A dental hygienist may practice in any setting or facility that is documented in the dental hygienist's access practice agreement. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the access practice dentist or dental hygienist may terminate an access practice agreement upon: (1) providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party; and (2) if applicable, transferring to the access practice dentist…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "access practice agreement" means an agreement that: (1) is entered into by a licensed dentist and a dental hygienist that allows the dental hygienist to provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient; and (2) complies with the r…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "access practice dentist" means a licensed dentist who is licensed under IC 25-14 and has entered into an access practice agreement under this chapter with a dental hygienist. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. This chapter does not allow a dental hygienist to provide services specifically prohibited in the access practice agreement. As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. (a) A dental hygienist who meets the following requirements may provide preventive dental hygiene services directly to a patient without a prior examination, presence, or authorization of the access practice dentist: (1) The dental hygienist is licensed under IC 25-13-1. …

Sec. 6. (a) An access practice agreement between a dental hygienist and an access practice dentist must meet the following requirements: (1) The access practice agreement must be in writing, dated, and signed by the dental hygienist, the access practice dentist, and a representat…

Sec. 7. (a) If needed, a dental hygienist shall obtain signed release of information forms allowing the dental hygienist to access the patient's medical and dental records. (b) A dental hygienist may use or supervise a dental assistant while providing services under an access pra…

Sec. 8. An access practice dentist shall be available to provide emergency communication and consultation with the dental hygienist who is providing services under an access practice agreement. The access practice dentist shall appoint another licensed dentist in case the access …

Sec. 9. (a) An access practice dentist shall maintain the records of the patients who are treated under an access practice agreement. If another licensed dentist provides follow-up treatment, the access practice dentist shall transfer the records to the licensed dentist. The pati…

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A dentist who has held an initial license for less than two (2) years. (2) A graduate student or a person in a resident program offered by an approved organization listed under section 2(13) of this chapter. (3) A person w…

Sec. 11. The board and the dentist shall comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.10; P.L.157-2006, SEC.57.

Sec. 12. (a) A member of the board may attend or monitor a continuing education course. (b) An approved organization shall provide the board with course information or materials requested by the board. (c) If the board determines that an approved organization does not meet the re…

Sec. 2. "Approved organization" means the following: (1) United States Department of Education. (2) Council on Post-Secondary Education. (3) National Dental Association. (4) American Dental Association. (5) Academy of General Dentistry. (6) National Dental Hygiene Association. (7…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under IC 25-14-1-2. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.15.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "continuing education course" means an orderly process of instruction designed to directly enhance the practicing dentist's knowledge and skill in providing relevant dentist services that is approved by an approved organization. As added by P.L.18…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "license" means a license to practice dentistry under IC 25-14-1-3. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "license period" means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.7.

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "study club" means a group of at least five (5) dentists who do the following: (1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study. (2) Operate under the direction of elected officers. (3) Maintain written bylaws. (4) Conduct regular meetings. (5) Ma…

Sec. 8. (a) A dentist must complete at least twenty (20) credit hours in continuing education courses each license period. At least half of the required minimum credit hours must be from live presentations or live workshops. (b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only…

Sec. 9. Credit hours under section 8 of this chapter must be awarded as follows: (1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended. (2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour…

Sec. 1. The board shall issue a CPA certificate to an individual who does the following: (1) Demonstrates good character through lack of a history of dishonest or felonious acts. (2) Meets the requirements set forth in this chapter and IC 25-2.1-4. (3) Pays the fee established by…

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 10. An applicant for the initial issuance of a certificate under this chapter shall show that the applicant has had one (1) year of experience. To qualify …

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 11. An advanced degree in accounting or business administration from a college or university recognized by the board, and the satisfactory completion of the…