2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 34.1. REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS
CHAPTER 9. CONTINUING EDUCATION

IC 25-34.1-9
Chapter 9. Continuing Education

IC 25-34.1-9-1
"Council" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the real estate education advisory council established by this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-2
Real estate education advisory council; establishment
Sec. 2. The real estate education advisory council is established.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-3
Membership
Sec. 3. The council consists of five (5) members, three (3) of whom must be recommended by the Indiana association of realtors and appointed by the commission.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.35.

IC 25-34.1-9-4
Term of office
Sec. 4. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the commission for a two (2) year term. If a successor has not been appointed, the current member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-5
Vacancies
Sec. 5. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the commission shall appoint an individual to serve the unexpired term of the previous member and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-6
Removal for cause
Sec. 6. The commission may remove a member of the council for cause.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-7
Chair and vice chair
Sec. 7. The council shall elect from the council's membership a chairman and a vice chairman.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-8 Meetings
Sec. 8. The council shall meet upon the call of the chairman or at the request of the commission. The chairman shall establish the time and place of all meetings.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-9
Implementation and courses under this chapter
Sec. 9. (a) The council shall make recommendations to the commission concerning the following:
(1) Requirements for sponsors of courses under this chapter.
(2) Requirements for instructors to be used by sponsors in providing courses under this chapter.
(3) Requirements for the curricula for postlicensing and continuing education courses under this chapter.
(4) Rules to implement this chapter.
(5) Other issues identified by the commission to implement this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding IC 25-1-4, the commission shall approve all postlicensing and continuing education courses.
(c) The commission may, with the advice of the council, approve online education required for licensing.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.36.

IC 25-34.1-9-10 Version a
Completion of approved education requirement; exception
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2014. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2014.
Sec. 10. Except for an individual who has been granted an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10, an individual who is licensed as a real estate broker under IC 25-34.1-3-4.1 or a salesperson under IC 25-34.1-3-3.1 must complete the approved education requirement before the end of each renewal period.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-10 Version b
Completion of approved education requirement; exception
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2014. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2014.
Sec. 10. Except for an individual who has been granted an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10, an individual who is licensed as a real estate broker under IC 25-34.1-3-4.1 must complete the approved education requirement each year.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.37.

IC 25-34.1-9-11 Version a
Approved education requirement
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2014. See also

following version of this section, effective 7-1-2014.
Sec. 11. (a) The approved education requirement is as follows:
(1) At least six (6) hours in any of the following subjects as determined by the commission:
(A) License and escrow law.
(B) Anti-trust law.
(C) Civil rights law.
(D) Agency law.
(E) Listing contracts and purchase agreements.
(F) Ethics and professionals standards.
(G) Settlement procedures.
(H) Other courses approved by the commission.
(2) At least ten (10) hours of course work in any of the following subjects as determined by the commission:
(A) Appraising.
(B) Property management.
(C) Farm property management.
(D) Commercial brokerage and leasing.
(E) Financing.
(F) Residential brokerage.
(G) Land development.
(H) Legislative issues affecting the real estate practice.
(I) Other courses approved by the commission.
(b) An attorney in good standing licensed to practice law in Indiana may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) by completing the number of hours required by subsection (a) in continuing legal education courses in the subject matters listed in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.182-1996, SEC.4.

IC 25-34.1-9-11 Version b
Approved education requirement
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2014. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2014.
Sec. 11. (a) The approved education requirement is as follows:
(1) At least twelve (12) hours per year in any of the following subjects as determined by the commission:
(A) License and escrow law.
(B) Anti-trust law.
(C) Civil rights law.
(D) Agency law.
(E) Listing contracts and purchase agreements.
(F) Ethics and professionals standards.
(G) Settlement procedures.
(H) Appraising.
(I) Property management.
(J) Farm property management.
(K) Commercial brokerage and leasing.
(L) Financing.
(M) Residential brokerage. (N) Land development.
(O) Legislative issues affecting the real estate practice.
(P) Other courses approved by the commission.
(b) An attorney in good standing licensed to practice law in Indiana may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) by completing the number of hours required by subsection (a) in continuing legal education courses in the subject matters listed in subsection (a).
(c) An individual who applies for a broker's license after June 30, 2014, must, during the first two (2) years after the license is issued, take and pass at least thirty (30) hours of postlicensing education focused on the practical matters of real estate transactions instead of the continuing education requirements under this chapter.
(d) For license renewal, a managing broker must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year. At least four (4) hours of the continuing education must be dedicated to the necessary business and management skills and legal knowledge needed by a managing broker. The commission shall develop or approve the continuing education courses for managing brokers.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.182-1996, SEC.4; P.L.127-2012, SEC.38.

IC 25-34.1-9-11.1
Transition continuing education
Sec. 11.1. (a) Notwithstanding section 11 of this chapter, from July 1, 2013, until June 30, 2014, a real estate broker licensed under IC 25-34.1-3-4.1, must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education.
(b) This section expires July 1, 2014.
As added by P.L.127-2012, SEC.39.

IC 25-34.1-9-12
Course sponsor; approval requirements
Sec. 12. To obtain approval as a continuing education course sponsor, the sponsor must do the following:
(1) Provide the commission information on courses, curriculum, and facilities as determined by the commission.
(2) Limit the number of credit hours that may be offered in a twenty-four (24) hour period for the course to a number not more than the amount established by the commission by rule.
(3) Provide each participant who successfully completes an approved course a certificate that contains the following:
(A) The name of the participant.
(B) The name, address, and signature of the sponsor.
(C) The number of approved credit hours.
(D) The date of the program.
(E) Any other information required by the commission.
(4) Pay a fee determined by the commission.
(5) Meet any standard that the commission adopts by rule.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.
IC 25-34.1-9-13
Approved sponsor; records
Sec. 13. A continuing education sponsor that has received approval under section 12 of this chapter must maintain records for five (5) years of the participants who successfully complete and pass the course. If the sponsor ceases operations, the owner shall place the records in the care of a custodian that is approved by the commission.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-14 Version a
Expiration of sponsor approval; renewal requirements
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2014. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2014.
Sec. 14. (a) The approval for a sponsor for:
(1) a salesperson's course expires December 31 each odd-numbered year; and
(2) a broker's course expires December 31 each even-numbered year.
(b) A sponsor must submit:
(1) a letter requesting renewal of approval; and
(2) the renewal fee;
at least thirty (30) days before a sponsor's approval expires.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-14 Version b
Expiration of sponsor approval; renewal requirements
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2014. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2014.
Sec. 14. (a) The approval for a sponsor for a broker's course expires December 31 each even-numbered year.
(b) A sponsor must submit:
(1) a letter requesting renewal of approval; and
(2) the renewal fee;
at least thirty (30) days before a sponsor's approval expires.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2012, SEC.40.

IC 25-34.1-9-15
Inspection; approved sponsor records and facilities
Sec. 15. The commission may inspect an approved sponsor's records and facilities.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-16
Advertising sponsor or course
Sec. 16. (a) A person may advertise that the sponsor or the sponsor's course is approved by the commission and fulfills the requirements of the commission.
(b) A person may not advertise that the sponsor or the sponsor's

course is required or recommended by the commission.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-17
Renewal period; licensee exemption from continuing education requirement
Sec. 17. A licensee who is initially licensed in the second year of a renewal period is exempt from the continuing education requirements under this chapter for that renewal period.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-18
Application for renewal; certification requirements
Sec. 18. An applicant for renewal must certify on the application that the applicant:
(1) has complied with the continuing education requirements;
(2) is exempt from the continuing education requirement because the individual has been licensed for less than one (1) year; or
(3) has not complied with the continuing education requirements but is seeking a waiver under section 19 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.

IC 25-34.1-9-19 Version a
Waiver conditions; continuing education requirement; prohibited activity
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2014. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2014.
Sec. 19. The commission may grant an applicant a waiver from the continuing education requirement for the renewal period if the applicant meets one (1) of the following conditions:
(1) Was not able to fulfill the requirement due to a hardship that resulted from any of the following:
(A) Service in the armed forces of the United States during a substantial part of the renewal period.
(B) An incapacitating illness.
(C) Other circumstances determined by the commission.
(2) Has certified on approved forms to the commission the following:
(A) That the applicant has an active license but will not perform an act that requires a salesperson or broker's license.
(B) That the applicant is affiliated with a principal broker for the sole purpose of making referrals to a licensed salesperson or broker.
An individual granted a waiver under this subdivision may not perform an act that requires a salesperson or broker's license until the individual has fulfilled the same continuing education requirements needed to reactivate an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10(c) and IC 25-34.1-3-10(d). As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.58.

IC 25-34.1-9-19 Version b
Waiver conditions; continuing education requirement; prohibited activity
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2014. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2014.
Sec. 19. The commission may grant an applicant a waiver from the continuing education requirement for the renewal period if the applicant meets one (1) of the following conditions:
(1) Was not able to fulfill the requirement due to a hardship that resulted from any of the following:
(A) Service in the armed forces of the United States during a substantial part of the renewal period.
(B) An incapacitating illness.
(C) Other circumstances determined by the commission.
(2) Has certified on approved forms to the commission the following:
(A) That the applicant has an active license but will not perform an act that requires a broker's license.
(B) That the applicant is affiliated with a managing broker for the sole purpose of making referrals to a licensed broker.
An individual granted a waiver under this subdivision may not perform an act that requires a broker's license until the individual has fulfilled the same continuing education requirements needed to reactivate an inactive license under IC 25-34.1-3-10(c) and IC 25-34.1-3-10(d) and applicable requirements under IC 25-34.1-3-10.5.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.58; P.L.127-2012, SEC.41.

IC 25-34.1-9-20
Renewal license; denial
Sec. 20. Subject to IC 25-1-4, the commission may deny renewal of the license of a licensee that does not fulfill the requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.74.

IC 25-34.1-9-21
Implementation of chapter
Sec. 21. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-1992, SEC.3.