Ind. Code ch. 31-27-6

Ind. Code ch. 31-27-6
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Ind. Code § 31-27-6-1 Operation of a child placing agency

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not operate a child placing agency without a license issued under this article. (b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a child placing agency without a license issued under this chapter. (c) A child placing agency may not operate a foster family home if: (1) the number of children maintained on the premises at any one (1) time is greater than the number authorized by the license; or (2) the children are maintained in a building or place not designated by the license. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-2 Application for license; criminal history checks

Sec. 2. (a) An applicant must apply for a child placing agency license on forms provided by the department. (b) An applicant must submit the required information as part of the application. (c) The applicant must submit with the application a statement attesting the following: (1) Whether the applicant has been convicted of: (A) a felony; or (B) a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children. (2) Whether the applicant has been charged with: (A) a felony; or (B) a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children; during the pendency of the application. (d) The department on behalf of an applicant, or, at the discretion of the department, an applicant, shall conduct a criminal history check of the following: (1) Each individual who is an applicant. (2) The director or manager of a facility where children will be placed. (3) Each employee, volunteer, or contractor of the applicant. (e) If the applicant conducts a criminal history check under subsection (d), the applicant shall: (1) maintain records of the information it receives concerning each individual who is the subject of a criminal history check; and (2) submit to the department a copy of the information it receives concerning each person described in subsection (d)(1) through (d)(3). (f) If the department conducts a criminal history check on behalf of an applicant under subsection (d), the department shall: (1) determine whether the subject of a national fingerprint based criminal history check has a record of a: (A) conviction for a felony; (B) conviction for a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of a child; or (C) juvenile adjudication for a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168 that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony; (2) notify the applicant of the determination under subdivision (1) without identifying a specific offense or other identifying information concerning a conviction or juvenile adjudication contained in the national criminal history record information; (3) submit to the applicant a copy of any state limited criminal history report that the department receives on behalf of any person described in subsection (d); and (4) maintain a record of every report and all information the department receives concerning a person described in subsection (d). (g) Except as provided in subsection (h) and section 2.5 of this chapter, a criminal history check described in subsection (d) is required only at the time an application for a new license or the renewal of an existing license is submitted. (h) Except as provided in subsection (i), a criminal history check of each person described in subsection (d)(2) or (d)(3) must be completed on or before the date the person: (1) is employed; (2) is assigned as a volunteer; or (3) enters into, or the person's employing entity enters into, a contract with the applicant. (i) An individual may be employed by a child placing agency as an employee, volunteer, or contractor before a criminal history check of the individual is completed as required under subsection (h) if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The following checks have been completed regarding the individual: (A) A fingerprint based check of national crime information data bases under IC 31-9-2.1-58(1). (B) A national sex offender registry check under IC 31-9-2.1-58(3). (C) An in-state local criminal records check under IC 31-9-2.1-58(4). (D) An in-state child protection index check under IC 31-33-26. (2) If the individual has resided outside Indiana at any time during the five (5) years preceding the individual's date of hiring by the child placing agency, the following checks have been requested regarding the individual: (A) An out-of-state child abuse registry check under IC 31-9-2.1-58(2). (B) An out-of-state local criminal records check under IC 31-9-2.1-58(4). (3) The individual's employment before the completion of the criminal history check required under subsection (h) is limited to training during which the individual: (A) does not have contact with children who are under the care and control of the child placing agency; and (B) does not have access to records containing information regarding children who are under the care and control of the child placing agency. (4) The individual completes an attestation, under penalty of perjury, disclosing: (A) any abuse or neglect complaints made against the individual with the child welfare agency of a state other than Indiana in which the individual resided within the five (5) years preceding the date of the attestation; and (B) any contact the individual had with a law enforcement agency in connection with the individual's suspected or alleged commission of a crime in a state other than Indiana in which the individual resided within the five (5) years preceding the date of the attestation. (j) The applicant or facility is responsible for any fees associated with a criminal history check. (k) The department shall, at the applicant's request, inform the applicant whether the department has or does not have a record of the person who is the subject of a criminal history check and if the department has identified the person as an alleged perpetrator of abuse or neglect. The department may not provide to the applicant any details or personally identifying information contained in any child protective investigation report. (l) A person who is the subject of a criminal history check conducted in accordance with this section may request the state police department to provide the person with a copy of any state or national criminal history report concerning the person. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.60; P.L.162-2011, SEC.37; P.L.128-2012, SEC.129; P.L.183-2017, SEC.25; P.L.243-2019, SEC.13; P.L.173-2022, SEC.3; P.L.62-2026, SEC.7; P.L.145-2026, SEC.186.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-2.5 Employee completion of federally mandated background check

Sec. 2.5. (a) An employee of a child placing agency shall undergo a background check to which the employee is required by federal law to submit for purposes of the employee's provision of child welfare services: (1) not later than four (4) years after the individual's date of hire; and (2) one (1) time every four (4) years thereafter. (b) If an employee described in subsection (a) has completed the federally required background check to provide child welfare services, the employee is not required to complete a separate background check for providing additional child welfare services for the same employer. As added by P.L.62-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-3 Grounds for denial of license application; waiver

Sec. 3. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for denial of a license application: (1) A determination by the department of child abuse or neglect by: (A) the applicant; or (B) an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the applicant. (2) A criminal conviction of the applicant, or the director or manager of a facility where children will be placed by the licensee, for any of the following: (A) A felony. (B) A misdemeanor related to the health and safety of a child. (C) A misdemeanor for operating a child caring institution, foster family home, group home, or child placing agency without a license under this article (or IC 12-17.4 before its repeal). (D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center or child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2. (3) A determination by the department that the applicant made false statements in the applicant's application for licensure. (4) A determination by the department that the applicant made false statements in the records required by the department. (5) A determination by the department that: (A) the applicant; or (B) an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the applicant; previously operated a home or facility without a license required under any applicable provision of this article (or IC 12-17.4 before its repeal) or IC 12-17.2. (6) A juvenile adjudication of the applicant for a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168 that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony. (7) A determination by the department that the applicant was previously licensed under this article and the license was revoked within one (1) year of the current application (b) An application for a license may also be denied if an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the applicant has had any of the following: (1) A conviction of a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168. (2) A conviction of any other felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of a child, unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the department with regard to the employee, volunteer, or contractor. (3) A juvenile adjudication for a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168 that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony, unless the applicant is granted a waiver by the department with regard to the employee, volunteer, or contractor. (c) In determining whether to grant a waiver under subsection (b), the department shall consider the following factors: (1) The length of time that has passed since the disqualifying conviction. (2) The severity, nature, and circumstances of the offense. (3) Evidence of rehabilitation. (4) The duties and qualifications required for the proposed employment positions, volunteer assignment, or contract. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b), if: (1) a license application could be denied due to a criminal conviction of, or a determination of child abuse or neglect by, an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the applicant; and (2) the department determines that the employee, volunteer, or contractor has been dismissed by the applicant within a reasonable time after the applicant became aware of the conviction or determination; the criminal conviction of, or determination of child abuse or neglect by, the former employee, former volunteer, or former contractor does not constitute a sufficient basis for the denial of a license application. (e) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.61; P.L.162-2011, SEC.38; P.L.128-2012, SEC.130; P.L.183-2017, SEC.26; P.L.243-2019, SEC.14; P.L.78-2026, SEC.8; P.L.145-2026, SEC.187.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-4 Incomplete applications

Sec. 4. The department may not act on an incomplete application. The department shall return an incomplete application with a notation concerning omissions. The return of an incomplete application is without prejudice. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-5 Investigation of applicants

Sec. 5. The department shall investigate a person seeking licensure to determine whether the person is in compliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article. The investigation shall be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner in announced or unannounced visits. Activities may include onsite inspections, record reading, observation, and interviewing. The department may require that evidence of compliance with the rules adopted under this article be presented in a form and manner specified in the rules. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-6 Issuance of license

Sec. 6. The department shall issue a license to a person who meets all of the license requirements when an investigation shows the applicant to be in compliance under this article. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-7 Eligibility for waivers and variances

Sec. 7. A child placing agency may be eligible to receive a waiver or variance from the requirements of this chapter by complying with IC 31-27-2-8. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-8 Denial of license

Sec. 8. (a) The department shall deny a license when an applicant fails to meet the requirements for a license. (b) If the department denies an applicant a license under subsection (a), the department shall send the applicant written notice by certified mail that the application has been denied and give the reasons for the denial. (c) An administrative hearing concerning the denial of a license shall be provided upon written request by the applicant. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) days after the applicant receives the written notice under subsection (b). (d) An administrative hearing shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.131.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-9 Investigation of unlicensed premises

Sec. 9. The department is responsible for investigating any premises that the department has reason to believe are being used for child care without a license in circumstances where a license is required. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-10 Duration of license; limitations; renewal

Sec. 10. (a) A license for a child placing agency expires four (4) years after the date of issuance, unless the license is revoked or voluntarily returned. (b) A license issued under this chapter: (1) is not transferable; (2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated in the application; and (3) remains the property of the department. (c) A child placing agency shall have the child placing agency's license available for inspection. (d) If a licensee submits a timely application for renewal, the current license shall remain in effect until the department issues a license or denies the application. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.39; P.L.128-2012, SEC.132.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-11 Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension

Sec. 11. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if: (1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children in the care of the licensee; (2) the licensee files a plan with the department to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and (3) the department approves the plan. (b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months. (c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall: (1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license; (2) extend the probationary status period as permitted in subsection (b); or (3) revoke the original license. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-12 Inspections of agencies

Sec. 12. The department may conduct an inspection of a child placing agency for the sole purpose of inquiry into matters as stated in the rules, including those directly affecting the health, safety, treatment, and general well-being of the children protected under this article. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-13 Records of monitoring activities and inspections

Sec. 13. The department shall keep written records of the department's monitoring activities and onsite inspections. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-14 Cooperation by licensees

Sec. 14. The licensee shall cooperate with the department and any other state agency working on behalf of the department in carrying out the activities required by sections 12 through 13 of this chapter, including permitting the department to conduct announced or unannounced inspections. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.133.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-14.5 Use of reasonable and prudent parent standard

Sec. 14.5. A licensee shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining whether to allow a child in foster care to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. As added by P.L.104-2015, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-15 Records regarding children

Sec. 15. (a) A licensee shall keep records required by the department regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee and shall report to the department upon request the facts the department requires with reference to children. (b) The department shall keep records regarding children and facts learned about children and the children's relatives confidential. (c) The following have access to records regarding children and facts learned about children: (1) A state agency involved in the licensing of the child placing agency. (2) A legally mandated child protection agency. (3) A law enforcement agency. (4) A citizen review panel established under IC 31-25-2-20.4. (5) The department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.62; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.377; P.L.123-2014, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-15.5 Personnel; qualifications

Sec. 15.5. (a) A child placing agency shall establish minimum qualifications for each classification of employee. The standards in subsections (b) through (e) must be used as a guide by each child placing agency in establishing minimum qualifications for the classifications of an executive, a casework supervisor, a caseworker, and a worker in training, and by the department in the licensing of each child placing agency. (b) An executive must have the following: (1) A bachelor's degree. (2) At least one (1) of the following: (A) Five (5) years of paid experience in a field related to social work, at least two (2) years of which were: (i) in social work; or (ii) in a supervisory or administrative capacity in a field related to social work, including working for the department. (B) A master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services area and at least two (2) years of paid experience: (i) in social work; or (ii) in a supervisory or administrative capacity in a field related to social work, including working for the department. (c) A casework supervisor must have the following: (1) A bachelor's degree. (2) At least one (1) of the following: (A) Three (3) years of supervised paid casework experience, at least one (1) year of which was with a child welfare agency (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-50). (B) At least eight (8) credit hours of master's degree level courses in: (i) social work; (ii) counseling; or (iii) a human services area of study or related field; and at least one (1) year of supervised paid casework with a child welfare agency (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-50). (d) A caseworker must have the following: (1) A bachelor's degree. (2) At least one (1) of the following: (A) Three (3) years of supervised paid casework experience. (B) One (1) year of supervised paid casework experience in a licensed child placing agency or with the department. (C) One (1) year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work. (e) A worker in training must have a bachelor's degree. (f) A child placing agency must only employ a staff member who is: (1) duly qualified; (2) of good moral character; and (3) in satisfactory health. (g) An employee who is in a position on January 1, 2012, and who qualified for that position on December 31, 2011, is exempt from the requirements of this section. As added by P.L.109-2024, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2025, SEC.7; P.L.145-2026, SEC.188.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-15.7 Personnel; workloads

Sec. 15.7. (a) The following restrictions apply to caseworker caseloads: (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a caseworker may not supervise more than eighteen (18) children. (2) The department shall determine the appropriate caseworker to child ratio, which may be between 1:8 and 1:12 for children requiring enhanced supervision. (3) A caseworker with a caseload including some children requiring enhanced supervision may not supervise more than fifteen (15) children. The caseworker may, if needed, carry a reduced caseload of not more than ten (10) children based on the level of enhanced supervision required for the children being served. (b) A casework supervisor may supervise at least five (5) caseworkers but not more than eight (8) caseworkers, depending on the level of enhanced supervision required for the children being served. As added by P.L.109-2024, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-15.8 Personnel; policies and practices

Sec. 15.8. (a) A child placing agency shall employ a sufficient number of office staff members to properly maintain office administrative procedures on a current basis. (b) A child placing agency shall adopt specific written policies regarding personnel practices affecting staff members of the agency. As added by P.L.109-2024, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-15.9 Medical and dental care

Sec. 15.9. (a) A child placing agency providing medical or dental care to a child in the agency's care must only use the services of licensed professionals, and the services rendered must be within the licensed professional's scope of practice. (b) Each child must receive a thorough physical examination once the child placing agency accepts the child for placement in foster care. The physical examination must be performed by a licensed professional in Indiana whose scope of practice includes providing physical examinations. The child placing agency shall make every effort to arrange for any treatment recommended by the examining licensed professional. (c) Each child in foster care must receive a physical examination described in subsection (b) at least one (1) time every calendar year. (d) Each child must receive a dental examination once the child placing agency accepts the child for placement in foster care. The child placing agency shall arrange for any treatment recommended by the examining dentist. (e) Each child in foster care must receive a dental examination at least one (1) time every calendar year. However, the child placing agency shall arrange for an additional examination and any required treatment if the child's condition indicates the need. (f) The child placing agency shall maintain a record of the medical and dental history and treatment for each child. As added by P.L.109-2024, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-16 Notice of enforcement actions

Sec. 16. The department shall give a licensee thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail of an enforcement action. The licensee shall also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the department. The licensee must request the meeting not more than ten (10) working days after receipt of the certified notice. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-17 Administrative hearings

Sec. 17. An administrative hearing concerning the decision of the department to impose a sanction under this chapter shall be provided upon a written request by the licensee. The request must be made not more than thirty (30) days after the licensee receives notice under section 16 of this chapter. The written request must be made separately from an informal meeting request made under section 16 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.134.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-18 Procedure for administrative hearings

Sec. 18. A hearing requested under section 17 of this chapter shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-23 Cessation of operation upon revocation of license

Sec. 23. A child placing agency shall cease operation when the license of the child placing agency is revoked. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-24 Notice

Sec. 24. (a) After the license of a child placing agency is revoked, the department shall notify in writing each person responsible for each child in care to ensure that the children are removed from the child placing agency. (b) The written notice shall be sent to the last known address of the person responsible for the child in care and must state that the license of the child placing agency has been revoked. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-26 Investigation of noncompliance; injunctions; corrective action plans; informal meetings

Sec. 26. (a) The department shall investigate a report of a licensed child placing agency's noncompliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article. If there is reasonable cause to believe that a licensee's noncompliance with this article and rules adopted under this article creates an imminent danger of serious bodily injury to a child or an imminent danger to the health of a child, the department shall report the department's findings to the attorney general and to the local office and the prosecuting attorney in the county where the child placing agency is located. (b) The attorney general or the department may do the following: (1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in the investigation. (2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a child placing agency if there is reasonable cause to believe that a licensee's noncompliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article creates an imminent danger of serious bodily injury to a child or an imminent danger to the health of a child. (c) The department may require a plan of corrective action, including a hold on new placements, for emergency protection of the children described in subsection (b). (d) An opportunity for an informal meeting with the department shall be available after injunctive relief is ordered under subsection (b)(2). As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.137.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-27 Expiration of injunctions for noncompliance

Sec. 27. A court order granted under section 26(b)(2) of this chapter expires upon the later of the following: (1) Sixty (60) days after the order is issued. (2) When a final department decision is issued under sections 16 through 18 of this chapter if notice of an enforcement action is issued under section 16 of this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.138.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-28 Grounds for revocation of license; waiver

Sec. 28. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for revocation of a license: (1) A determination by the department of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-33) by: (A) the licensee; or (B) an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the licensee. (2) A criminal conviction of the licensee, or the director or manager of a facility where children will be placed by the licensee, for any of the following: (A) A felony. (B) A misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child. (C) A misdemeanor for operating a child caring institution, foster family home, group home, or child placing agency without a license under this article (or IC 12-17.4 before its repeal). (D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center or child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2. (3) A determination by the department that the licensee made false statements in the licensee's application for licensure. (4) A determination by the department that the licensee made false statements in the records required by the department. (5) A determination by the department that: (A) the licensee; or (B) an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the licensee; previously operated a home or facility without a license required under any applicable provision of this article (or IC 12-17.4 before its repeal) or IC 12-17.2. (6) A juvenile adjudication of a licensee for a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168 that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony. (b) A license may also be revoked if an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the licensee has had any of the following: (1) A conviction of a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168. (2) A conviction of any other felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of a child, unless the licensee is granted a waiver by the department with regard to the employee, volunteer, or contractor. (3) A juvenile adjudication for a nonwaivable offense, as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-168 that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony, unless the licensee is granted a waiver by the department with regard to the employee, volunteer, or contractor. (c) In determining whether to grant a waiver under subsection (b), the department shall consider the following factors: (1) The length of time that has passed since the disqualifying conviction. (2) The severity, nature, and circumstances of the offense. (3) Evidence of rehabilitation. (4) The duties and qualifications required for the proposed employment positions, volunteer assignment, or contract. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b), if: (1) a license could be revoked due to a criminal conviction of, or a determination of child abuse or neglect by, an employee, volunteer, or contractor of the licensee; and (2) the department determines that the employee, volunteer, or contractor has been dismissed by the licensee within a reasonable time after the licensee became aware of the conviction or determination; the criminal conviction of, or determination of child abuse or neglect by, the former employee, former volunteer, or former contractor does not constitute a sufficient basis for the revocation of a license. (e) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.63; P.L.162-2011, SEC.39; P.L.183-2017, SEC.27; P.L.243-2019, SEC.15; P.L.145-2026, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-29 Compliance with rules; disciplinary sanctions; revocation of license

Sec. 29. (a) A licensee shall operate a child placing agency in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the department finds that the licensee has violated this article or a rule adopted under this article. (b) After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 16 through 18 of this chapter, the department may revoke the license when the department finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a). As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.42; P.L.128-2012, SEC.139.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-30 Investigation of unlicensed operation; injunctions; civil penalties

Sec. 30. (a) The department shall investigate a report of an unlicensed child placing agency and report the department's findings to the attorney general and to the local office and the prosecuting attorney in the county where the child placing agency is located. (b) The attorney general or the department may do the following: (1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in the investigation. (2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a child placing agency if there is reasonable cause to believe that the child placing agency is operating without a license required under this article. (3) Seek in a civil action a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day a child placing agency is operating without a license required under this article. (c) An opportunity for an informal meeting with the department shall be available after injunctive relief is ordered under subsection (b)(2). (d) The civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the department of child services child care fund, established by IC 31-25-2-16. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.205; P.L.128-2012, SEC.140.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-31 Expiration of injunctions for unlicensed operation

Sec. 31. A court order granted under section 30(b)(2) of this chapter expires when the child placing agency is issued a license. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.

Ind. Code § 31-27-6-32 Violations of chapter

Sec. 32. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273.
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