2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 23.5. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMMITTEE

IC 25-23.5-2
Chapter 2. Occupational Therapy Committee

IC 25-23.5-2-1
Establishment of committee
Sec. 1. The occupational therapy committee is established.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-2-2
Membership of committee; qualifications
Sec. 2. The committee consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor for terms of three (3) years. The committee must include the following:
(1) At least two (2) occupational therapists who:
(A) are residents of Indiana;
(B) have at least three (3) years experience as occupational therapists; and
(C) are licensed under this article.
(2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of occupational therapy.
(3) At least one (1) person who:
(A) is a resident of Indiana; and
(B) is not associated with occupational therapy in any way other than as a consumer.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.41; P.L.197-2007, SEC.62.

IC 25-23.5-2-3
Occupational therapist member; requirement of ongoing practice
Sec. 3. An occupational therapist appointed to the committee must continue to practice occupational therapy while serving as a member of the committee.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-2-4
Removal of members
Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed by the board without cause.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-2-5
Duties of committee
Sec. 5. The committee shall:
(1) consider the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses under this article;
(2) provide for examinations required under this article;
(3) license qualified persons;
(4) propose rules to the board concerning the:
(A) competent practice of occupational therapy;
(B) continuing competency requirement for the renewal of

a license for an occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant; and
(C) administration of this article; and
(5) recommend to the board the amounts of fees required under this article.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.63; P.L.197-2011, SEC.92.

IC 25-23.5-2-6
Adoption of standards; fees
Sec. 6. (a) After considering the committee's proposed rules, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for:
(1) the competent practice of occupational therapy;
(2) the renewal of licenses issued under this article; and
(3) standards for the administration of this article.
(b) After considering the committee's recommendations for fees, the board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.64; P.L.197-2011, SEC.93.

IC 25-23.5-2-7
Preparation, conduct, and scoring of examinations; use of testing company services
Sec. 7. The committee may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-2-8
Per diem, travel, and other expenses
Sec. 8. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.187.