Note: This version of section amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.14. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.114.

1. (1) Three (3) physical therapists.
2. (2) One (1) physical therapist assistant.
3. (3) One (1) member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any way, other than as a consumer.
4. (b) Beginning July 1, 2019, the governor shall make each appointment for a term of four (4) years. A member of the board may not serve more than eight (8) years in a ten (10) year period.

5. (c) Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must:

   1. (1) have an unrestricted license or certificate issued under this chapter;
   2. (2) have had not less than five (5) years experience in the actual practice of physical therapy immediately preceding appointment; and
   3. (3) be a resident of the state and actively engaged in this state in the practice of physical therapy during incumbency as a member of the board.
6. (d) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for the board to take action on any measure.

7. (e) The board shall meet at least quarterly.

   Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.195; P.L.150-1986, SEC.6; P.L.160-2019, SEC.14.

Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Indiana board of physical therapy. The board is comprised of the following: