1. (a) To be placed on the registry, an individual must satisfy the requirements set forth in subsection (b) before July 1, 2017.

2. (b) An individual who wishes to be placed on the registry must:

   1. (1) submit to the agency:

      1. (A) any documentation required by the agency; and
      2. (B) the information about the individual that will be posted on the registry; and

   2. (2) meet the following requirements:

      1. (A) Have earned a specific certification or credential offered by an approved supporting organization.
      2. (B) Not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently and lawfully.
      3. (C) Submit to a national name based criminal history record check, as defined in IC 10-13-3-12.5 .
      4. (D) Not have outstanding tax liabilities.
      5. (E) Not be delinquent (as defined by IC 25-1-1.2-4 ) on the payment of court ordered child support.
      6. (F) Swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the individual meets the eligibility standards set forth in clauses (A) through (E).
      7. (G) Pay the fee required by the agency, as set by the agency.
3. (c) An individual who complies with subsection (a) shall be placed on the registry and is state registered.
4. (d) An individual who does not meet a requirement set forth in subsection (b)(2)(B), (b)(2)(D), or (b)(2)(E) may submit a request to the executive director to waive the requirement. After considering the waiver request, the executive director may waive the requirement for an individual if the executive director determines that the individual, in practicing the individual's occupation, would not present an unreasonable risk of harm to the health, safety, or welfare of the public.

As added by P.L.240-2015, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.49-2017, SEC.15.