Ind. Code ch. 25-23.5-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-1 Establishment of committee

Sec. 1. The occupational therapy committee is established. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-2 Membership of committee; qualifications

Sec. 2. The committee consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor for a term under IC 25-1-6.5. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5, the committee must include the following: (1) At least two (2) occupational therapists who: (A) are residents of Indiana; (B) have at least three (3) years experience as occupational therapists; and (C) are licensed under this article. (2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of occupational therapy. (3) At least one (1) person who: (A) is a resident of Indiana; and (B) is not associated with occupational therapy in any way other than as a consumer. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.41; P.L.197-2007, SEC.62; P.L.249-2019, SEC.104.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-3 Occupational therapist member; requirement of ongoing practice

Sec. 3. An occupational therapist appointed to the committee must continue to practice occupational therapy while serving as a member of the committee. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-4 Removal of members

Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.105; P.L.101-2020, SEC.3; P.L.156-2020, SEC.106.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-5 Duties of committee

Sec. 5. The committee shall: (1) consider the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses under this article; (2) provide for examinations required under this article; (3) license qualified persons; (4) propose rules to the board concerning the: (A) competent practice of occupational therapy; (B) continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a license for an occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant; and (C) administration of this article; and (5) recommend to the board the amounts of fees required under this article. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.63; P.L.197-2011, SEC.92.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-6 Adoption of standards; fees; renewal of licenses

Sec. 6. (a) After considering the committee's proposed rules, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for: (1) the competent practice of occupational therapy; (2) the renewal of licenses issued under this article, subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e); and (3) standards for the administration of this article. (b) After considering the committee's recommendations for fees, the board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.64; P.L.197-2011, SEC.93; P.L.177-2015, SEC.52.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-7 Preparation, conduct, and scoring of examinations; use of testing company services

Sec. 7. The committee may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-23.5-2-8 Per diem, travel, and other expenses

Sec. 8. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.187.

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