Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

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…

Sec. 12. (a) The board may refuse to grant a certificate on the ground of failure to satisfy the good character requirement only if there is a substantial connection between the lack of good character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a licensee. (b) A fin…

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) A first time examination candidate must have at least: (1) one hundred twenty (120) semester hours (or the equivalent if a different grading period …

Sec. 3. The examination under section 5 of this chapter must test the candidate's knowledge of the subjects of accounting and auditing, and other related subjects that the board specifies, including business law and taxation. As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-2003,…

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall determine when to hold an examination. (b) The examination must be administered at least two (2) times a year. As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.

Sec. 5. The board may: (1) use any part of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and Advisory Grading Service of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and (2) contract with third parties to perform administrative services for the examination as the…

Sec. 7. A candidate shall retain credit for each test section of an examination passed in another state if the credit would have been given under the requirements applicable in Indiana at the time the candidate took the examination. As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.…

Sec. 8. If the candidate can show that credit was lost because of circumstances beyond the candidate's control, the board may extend the term of conditional credit validity. As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-2003, SEC.4.

Sec. 9. The board may charge, or provide for a third party administering the examination to charge, each candidate a fee prescribed by the board, for each section of the examination or reexamination taken by the candidate. As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-2003, SE…

Sec. 0.3. The rules adopted by the optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee under IC 25-26-15-13 (before its repeal by P.L.157-2006) before July 1, 2006, and in effect on June 30, 2006, shall be treated after June 30, 2006, as the rules of the Indiana optometry boar…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "associated structures of the eye" means the: (1) eyelids; (2) eyebrows; (3) conjunctiva; (4) lachrymal apparatus; and (5) orbital tissues. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 10. The board shall do the following: (1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following: (A) Establish a formulary of legend drugs that may be prescribed, dispensed, or administered by an optometrist. (B) Set fees described in IC 25-1-8. (C) Carry out this chapter. (2) Est…

Sec. 11. (a) The formulary established under section 10 of this chapter shall include legend drugs that: (1) may be independently prescribed by an optometrist; or (2) must be dependently prescribed by an optometrist. (b) If a legend drug is designated in the formulary as one (1) …

Sec. 12. The board shall issue a certificate to a licensed optometrist who: (1) applies; and (2) successfully fulfills all the requirements of this chapter. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 13. An optometrist who applies for a certificate to administer, dispense, and prescribe legend drugs must meet the following requirements: (1) Apply in the form and manner prescribed by the board. (2) Provide proof of education in ocular pharmacology from a school or college…

Sec. 14. An applicant must hold a license to practice optometry in order to hold a certificate. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 15. The board shall renew a certificate issued under this chapter: (1) concurrently with the renewal of the optometrist's license to practice optometry; (2) upon payment of the renewal fee established by the board; and (3) upon completion of continuing education requirements…

Sec. 16. (a) Optometrists may administer topical diagnostic legend drugs limited to: (1) miotics; (2) mydriatics; (3) anesthetics; and (4) cycloplegics; without holding a certificate issued under this chapter. These pharmaceutical agents may be applied in diagnostic procedures on…

Sec. 16.5. An optometrist who: (1) holds a license under this article; (2) meets the requirements of this chapter for certification to administer, dispense, or prescribe a legend drug; and (3) maintains a controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3; may prescribe Tramadol …

Sec. 17. (a) An optometrist may not: (1) administer, dispense, or prescribe therapeutic legend drugs; or (2) dispense or prescribe diagnostic legend drugs; unless the optometrist is certified under this chapter. (b) An optometrist may administer diagnostic legend drugs without ob…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "administer" means the direct application of a legend drug by an optometrist to a patient. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana optometry board established by IC 25-24-1-1. (b) Any reference in a law, a rule, a license, a registration, a certification, or an agreement to the optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee shall be treat…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "diagnostic legend drug" means a pharmacological agent approved by the board that is used in the examination of the human eye to detect abnormalities. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "dispense" means to deliver a legend drug to an ultimate user by or pursuant to a lawful order of an optometrist. The term includes the: (1) prescribing; (2) administering; (3) packaging; (4) labeling; or (5) compounding; necessary to prepare the …

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "legend drug" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-199. The term does not include controlled substances (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) other than Tramadol (Ultram). As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.56-2015, SEC.1; P.L.186-2025, …

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "optometrist" means an individual licensed as an optometrist under IC 25-24-1. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "prescription" means a written order or an order transmitted by other means of communication that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist or, for electronically transmitted orders in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3, recorded in an electron…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "therapeutic legend drug" means a pharmacological agent that is used in the treatment of a diagnosed condition of the: (1) human eye; or (2) associated structures of the human eye. As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A health care professional acting within the scope of the health care professional's license, certification, or registration. (2) A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as…

Sec. 2. An individual may not use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or "acupuncturist" unless the acupuncturist is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to section 1 of this chapter, it is unlawful to practice acupuncture without a license issued under this article. (b) If a licensed acupuncturist practices acupuncture on a patient after having obtained a written letter of referral or written diagnosis of the …

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license to practice podiatric medicine must present satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual: (1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; (2) has not…

Sec. 2. (a) The board may require an applicant under this chapter to personally appear before the board. (b) The board may require the applicant to provide other information that the board determines is necessary. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.61.

Sec. 3. An individual applying for a license under this chapter must pay a fee. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.61.

Sec. 4. An applicant who satisfies the requirements under this chapter may take the examination approved by the board. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.68; P.L.180-2018, SEC.37.

Sec. 1. An individual may not: (1) profess to be an anesthesiologist assistant; (2) use the title "anesthesiologist assistant"; or (3) use the initials "A.A." or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is an anesthesiologist…

Sec. 2. An individual who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.58-2014, SEC.5.

Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not be a water well driller or water well pump installer without a license. (b) The department shall issue a license to each individual who applies and qualifies for a license under this chapter. (c) The license of the licensee operating well drillin…