As used in this chapter, "qualified entity" means an entity that meets all of the following requirements:

1. (A) The entity:

   1. (i) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
   2. (ii) has as its purpose, in whole or in part, to assist in solving crimes through a partnership between the community and a law enforcement agency.
2. (B) The entity has been in existence for at least five (5) years.

3. (C) The entity has:

   1. (i) a certificate of existence on file with the secretary of state; and
   2. (ii) a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
4. (D) The entity has funding, or a demonstrated ability to raise funding, to cover the cost of advanced DNA testing under this chapter.
5. (E) The entity agrees to cover all costs associated with advanced DNA testing without use of state funding, including costs incurred by the state police laboratory in performing advanced DNA testing.
6. (F) The entity has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a law enforcement agency under section 10 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.56-2026, SEC.1.