The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

1. (1) "Agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-2 .
2. (2) "Applicant" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-11 .
3. (3) "Board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-2 .
4. (4) "Compliant", with respect to a licensure rule, means a licensure rule that the agency or a board has adopted.
5. (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. (6) "Executive director" refers to the individual described in IC 25-1-5-5 .
7. (7) "Licensee" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-1-5-11 .

8. (8) "Licensure rule" means a rule that:

   1. (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
   2. (B) is required by statute with an enactment date after January 1, 2023, to be adopted by the agency or a board.

9. (9) "Material detriment" means:

   1. (A) an inability to obtain a license, certification, permit, or other credential from the agency or a board;

   2. (B) an inability to:

      1. (i) practice;
      2. (ii) perform a procedure; or
      3. (iii) engage in a particular professional activity in Indiana or another jurisdiction; or
   3. (C) any other substantial burden to professional or business interests.

10. (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:

    1. (A) Six (6) months from the enactment date.
    2. (B) The date provided in a statute that requires rulemaking for a licensure rule to become effective.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.80. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.178.