Section 9-18.5-8-4 - Permanent parking placard(a) The bureau shall issue a permanent parking placard to an individual: (1) who is certified by a health care provider listed in subsection (b) as having: (A) a permanent physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crutches;(B) permanently lost the use of one (1) or both legs; or(C) a permanent and severe restriction in mobility due to a pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, an arthritic condition, or an orthopedic or neurological impairment;(2) who is certified to be permanently:(A) blind (as defined in IC 12-7-2-21(2)); or(B) visually impaired (as defined in IC 12-7-2-198); by an optometrist or ophthalmologist who has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana; or
(3) who: (B) is otherwise eligible to receive; a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate under IC 9-18.5-5 and requests a permanent parking placard.
The certification must be provided in a manner and form prescribed by the bureau.
(b) A certification required under subsection (a)(1) may be provided by the following:(1) A physician having a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine.(2) A physician who is a commissioned medical officer of:(A) the armed forces of the United States; or(B) the United States Public Health Service.(3) A physician who is a medical officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(4) A chiropractor with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-10-1.(5) A podiatrist with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-29-1.(6) An advanced practice registered nurse with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-23.(7) A physician assistant with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-27.5.(c) A permanent placard issued under this section remains in effect until:(1) a health care provider listed in subsection (b); or(2) an optometrist or ophthalmologist that has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana; certifies that the recipient's disability is no longer considered to be permanent.
Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-14-5-1; subsection (a) formerly 9-14-5-1(1); 9-14-5-2; subsection (c) formerly 9-14-5-4(a).
Amended by P.L. 129-2018,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 96-2018,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 256-2017,SEC. 135, eff. 7/1/2017.Added by P.L. 198-2016, SEC. 327, eff. 7/1/2016.