Ind. Code ch. 25-1-16

Ind. Code ch. 25-1-16
in effect

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-1 "Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-2 "Board"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" means an entity that regulates a specific regulated occupation. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-3 Repealed

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.49-2017, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-4 "License"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "license" means: (1) an unlimited license, permit, certificate, or certificate of registration; (2) a temporary, limited, or probationary license, permit, certificate, or certificate of registration; (3) an intern permit; or (4) a provisional license; issued by the board regulating the regulated occupation in question. "Licensed" has a corresponding meaning. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-4.5 "Office"

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of management and budget. As added by P.L.112-2014, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-5 "Regulated occupation"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "regulated occupation" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-7-1. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-6 Repealed

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.49-2017, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-7 Repealed

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.8; P.L.168-2016, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.49-2017, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-8 Review and evaluation of regulated occupations and boards; report

Sec. 8. (a) The agency shall review and evaluate each regulated occupation and board. The review and evaluation must include the following: (1) The functions, powers, and duties of the regulated occupation and the board, including any functions, powers, or duties that are inconsistent with current or projected practice of the occupation. (2) An assessment of the management efficiency of the board. (3) An assessment of the regulated occupation's and the board's ability to meet the objectives of the general assembly in licensing the regulated occupation. (4) An assessment of the necessity, burden, and alternatives to the licenses issued by the board. (5) An assessment of the fees that the board charges for licenses. (6) Any other criteria identified by the agency. (b) The agency shall prepare a report concerning each regulated occupation and board that the agency reviews and evaluates. The report must contain the following: (1) The number of individuals who are licensed in the regulated occupation. (2) A summary of the board's functions and actions. (3) The budget and other fiscal factors of regulating the regulated occupation, including the actual cost of administering license applications, renewals, and issuing licenses. (4) An assessment of the effect of the regulated occupation on the state's economy, including consumers and businesses. (5) Any recommendations for legislation, including whether: (A) the regulation of a regulated occupation should be modified; (B) the board should be combined with another board; (C) the board or the regulation of the regulated occupation should be terminated; (D) a license should be eliminated; or (E) multiple licenses should be consolidated into a single license. (6) Any recommendations for administrative changes. (7) Information that supports the agency's recommendations. (c) This section does not apply to fees that support dedicated funds. After the agency has reviewed and evaluated a regulated occupation and board, the agency shall provide the board that is the subject of the agency's evaluation with recommendations for fees that the board should charge for application fees, renewal fees, and fees to issue licenses. The recommendation for fees must comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-8-2. However, the recommendation must not exceed the lesser of either one hundred dollars ($100) or the actual administrative cost to process the application or renew or issue the license. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.9; P.L.149-2016, SEC.76; P.L.49-2017, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-9 Cooperation with agency; testimony

Sec. 9. (a) A board shall cooperate with the agency, as the agency determines is necessary in the agency's review and evaluation of the board. (b) The agency shall allow testimony concerning each regulated occupation that is being reviewed and evaluated. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.49-2017, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-10 Review schedule

Sec. 10. The agency shall establish a schedule to review and evaluate each regulated occupation. Each regulated occupation must be reviewed and evaluated at least every five (5) years. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.10; P.L.49-2017, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-11 Repealed

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.49-2017, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-13 Annual report

Sec. 13. The agency shall submit a report to the: (1) governor; and (2) legislative services agency; not later than July 1 of each year. The report submitted to the legislative services agency must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.140; P.L.112-2014, SEC.12; P.L.49-2017, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-14 Public input

Sec. 14. The agency shall seek public input when considering any proposals or reports concerning the elimination of a license or change to a regulated occupation. As added by P.L.112-2014, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.49-2017, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 25-1-16-15 Review of new license proposals

Sec. 15. The agency shall review and evaluate a proposal to license a new occupation upon the request of any of the following: (1) A member of the general assembly. (2) A legislative staff member on behalf of a member of the general assembly. (3) A member of the legislative services agency on behalf of a member of the general assembly. As added by P.L.112-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.49-2017, SEC.11.
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