Section 25-1-5.3-1 - Definitions The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-2.(2) "Applicant" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-11.(3) "Board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-2.(4) "Compliant", with respect to a licensure rule, means a licensure rule that the agency or a board has adopted.(5) "Enactment date" means the date on which a statute that requires rulemaking for a licensure rule becomes effective or otherwise requires rulemaking to commence.(6) "Executive director" refers to the individual described in IC 25-1-5-5.(7) "Licensee" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-11.(8) "Licensure rule" means a rule that:(A) relates to the issuance of a license, certificate, registration, or permit, or a requirement or prerequisite for obtaining a license, or keeping a license in good standing; and(B) is required by statute with an enactment date after January 1, 2023, to be adopted by the agency or a board.(9) "Material detriment" means:(A) an inability to obtain a license, certification, permit, or other credential from the agency or a board;(B) an inability to: (ii) perform a procedure; or(iii) engage in a particular professional activity in Indiana or another jurisdiction; or(C) any other substantial burden to professional or business interests.(10) "Noncompliant", with respect to a licensure rule, means a licensure rule that the agency or a board has not adopted as a permanent rule under the procedures in IC 4-22-2-23 through IC 4-22-2-36 or an interim rule under IC 4-22-2-37.2 on or before the later of the following:(A) Six (6) months from the enactment date.(B) The date provided in a statute that requires rulemaking for a licensure rule to become effective.Amended by P.L. 93-2024,SEC. 178, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by P.L. 249-2023,SEC. 80, eff. 7/1/2023.