Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Sec. 5. The governor may remove a board member under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.83.

Sec. 6. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. Board members are immune from civil liability for any action taken in the performance of the board's powers and duties under this article. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall elect from its members a chairman each year. (b) The board shall elect a secretary each year. The secretary is not required to be elected from the members of the board. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.108-2022, SEC.6.

Sec. 9. (a) At least thirty (30) days before an appointment to the board, the governor shall receive a list of not more than three (3) nominations for the appointment from a joint committee of the survey and representatives of professional organizations representing professional …

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.

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.

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.

Sec. 3. "Applicant" means an individual who applies for a license as a home inspector. As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7.

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.

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.

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, in…

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 significan…

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.

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.

Sec. 1. This article applies to a person who practices interior design after December 31, 2009. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Sec. 10. A registered interior designer must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education in interior design or a discipline related to the practice of interior design for the renewal of a certificate of registration under this chapter. As added by P.L.177-2009, SE…

Sec. 11. A registered interior designer who continues to actively practice interior design shall: (1) renew the registration not more than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the registration; and (2) pay the renewal fee under IC 25-20.7-3. IC 25-1-2-6(e) applies to the ren…

Sec. 12. This article is not intended to relieve a registered interior designer from complying with any rule adopted under IC 22-13-2-13. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Sec. 2. This article does not apply to an owner or employee of a manufacturing, wholesale, or retail establishment who provides consultation regarding interior decoration or furnishing: (1) on the premises of the establishment; (2) for purposes of an actual or prospective retail …

Sec. 3. This article does not apply to a person who: (1) does not profess to be a registered interior designer; and (2) is: (A) an architect registered under IC 25-4; or (B) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.…

Sec. 4. Under IC 25-1-5.5, the agency shall maintain an electronic registry of all interior designers who: (1) electronically apply for and meet the registration requirements under this article; (2) swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the interior designer's representat…

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the agency shall electronically register only an applicant who does the following: (1) Electronically applies for the registration on a form prescribed by the agency. (2) Meets the requirements of this article. (3) Except a…

Sec. 6. The examination requirement under section 5(3) of this chapter is waived if the applicant holds a current certificate issued by the NCIDQ or documentation of the successful completion of the ARE. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.

Sec. 7. To qualify for registration under this article, an applicant must not have a conviction for: (1) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-11; or (2) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.…

Sec. 8. The agency shall register an applicant who: (1) applies for registration under this article before December 31, 2011; (2) meets all the registration requirements under this article other than the requirement under section 5(3) of this chapter; and (3) meets one (1) or mor…

Sec. 9. The agency shall renew a registration of a registered interior designer only if the registered interior designer meets the following conditions: (1) The applicant successfully completes the continuing education requirements under this chapter. (2) The applicant pays the r…

Sec. 1. The state board of registration for professional surveyors is established. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.42.

Sec. 10. The board shall adopt and use an official seal. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 11. The board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year in Indianapolis. The board may hold special meetings that the board considers necessary. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 12. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.93.

Sec. 13. The state shall provide the board suitable office quarters in Indianapolis. The office may be shared with the state board of registration for professional engineers. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 14. (a) The board shall enforce and administer this article. (b) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are reasonably necessary to implement this article, including for the administration of the professional surveyor and surveyor intern investigative fund establis…

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, one (1) member must be appointed to represent the general public who is: (1) a resident of Indiana; and (2) not associated with surveying other than as a consumer. (c) Subj…

Sec. 3. A member of the board serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.91.

Sec. 4. The governor shall provide each member of the board a certificate of appointment. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 5. A member of the board must, before beginning the term of office, file with the secretary a written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of the member's official duties. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 6. The governor may remove a member of the board under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.92.

Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee or a county surveyor is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b), including out-of-state meetings that are approved by the board. The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveli…

Sec. 8. (a) Each year the board shall elect a member as chairman and a member as vice chairman. (b) If the chairman and vice chairman 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 c…

Sec. 9. The board may authorize a member of the board or the secretary to attend a surveying conference or meeting that is primarily concerned with the registration of professional surveyors. As added by P.L.23-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.57-2013, SEC.44.

Sec. 1. The state board of massage therapy is established. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. The board consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, four (4) massage therapists, each of whom: (A) is licensed under this article; (B) has been actively practicing massage therapy for at least three (3) of the five (5…

Sec. 3. (a) Each member of the board appointed before July 1, 2019, shall serve a term of three (3) years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (b) Each member of the board appointed after June 30, 2019, shall be appointed under IC 25-1-6.5. As added by P.L…

Sec. 4. A member of the board may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.8; P.L.249-2019, SEC.96; P.L.156-2020, SEC.100.

Sec. 5. (a) Each year the board shall elect from its members the following officers: (1) A chairperson. (2) A vice chairperson. (b) A member serving as chairperson or vice chairperson shall serve until the member's successor as chairperson or vice chairperson is elected. As added…