Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall issue a license to an applicant who is a member of the military, a military spouse, or a dependent, upon application based on work experience in another state, if the applicant satisfies the following conditions:
(1) Has worked in a state that does not use a license to regulate a lawful occupation, but a license to regulate a lawful occupation with a similar scope of practice is required in Indiana, as determined by the board.(2) Has worked for at least three (3) years in the lawful occupation.(3) Has not committed any act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, registration, or permit to practice that occupation in Indiana at the time the act was committed.(4) Is in good standing and has not been disciplined by the agency that has jurisdiction to issue the license, certification, registration, or permit.(5) Does not have a complaint or investigation pending before an occupational licensing board that relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime.(6) Pays any fees required by the board for which the applicant is seeking licensure, certification, registration, or a permit.Added by P.L. 87-2023,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2023.