An agency or a political subdivision required to verify the eligibility of an individual under section 5 of this chapter shall do the following:

1. (1) Require the individual to execute a verification stating under penalty of perjury that the individual:

   1. (A) is a United States citizen;
   2. (B) is a qualified alien (as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1641); or

   3. (C) meets the following:

      1. (i) The individual is authorized by the federal government to work in the United States as provided under section 6.5 of this chapter.
      2. (ii) The individual is executing the verification only for the purpose of applying for a professional or occupational license (as defined section 6.5(a) of this chapter).
2. (2) Maintain a verification executed in accordance with subdivision (1) for at least five (5) years.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.172-2018, SEC.1.