CHAPTER 2. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
IC 25-20.7-2
Chapter 2. Registration Requirements
IC 25-20.7-2-1
Application of article
Sec. 1. This article applies to a person who practices interiordesign after December 31, 2009.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Exemption from article
Sec. 2. This article does not apply to an owner or employee of amanufacturing, wholesale, or retail establishment who providesconsultation regarding interior decoration or furnishing:
(1) on the premises of the establishment;
(2) for purposes of an actual or prospective retail sale; or
(3) in the design, construction, ordering, or sale of:
(A) recreational vehicles;
(B) manufactured homes certified through the United StatesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development; or
(C) industrialized building systems certified through thedepartment of homeland security.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Exemption from article
Sec. 3. This article does not apply to a person who:
(1) does not profess to be a registered interior designer; and
(2) is:
(A) an architect registered under IC 25-4; or
(B) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Maintaining electronic registry
Sec. 4. Under IC 25-1-5.5, the agency shall maintain an electronicregistry of all interior designers who:
(1) electronically apply for and meet the registrationrequirements under this article;
(2) swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the interiordesigner's representations and information provided to theagency are true; and
(3) pay the fees under IC 25-20.7-3.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Electronic registry
Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the agencyshall electronically register only an applicant who does thefollowing: (1) Electronically applies for the registration on a formprescribed by the agency.
(2) Meets the requirements of this article.
(3) Except as provided in section 6 or 8 of this chapter, passes:
(A) the examination administered by the NCIDQ; or
(B) the ARE.
(4) Pays the registration fee under IC 25-20.7-3.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Examination waiver
Sec. 6. The examination requirement under section 5(3) of thischapter is waived if the applicant holds a current certificate issued bythe NCIDQ or documentation of the successful completion of theARE.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Qualifications for registration
Sec. 7. To qualify for registration under this article, an applicantmust not have a conviction for:
(1) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinarysanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(2) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability topractice competently.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Registration of applicants
Sec. 8. The agency shall register an applicant who:
(1) applies for registration under this article before December31, 2011;
(2) meets all the registration requirements under this articleother than the requirement under section 5(3) of this chapter;and
(3) meets one (1) or more of the following:
(A) Has:
(i) received at least two (2) years of interior designeducation; and
(ii) practiced in the field of interior design for at least ten(10) years.
(B) Has practiced interior design for at least fifteen (15)years.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Registration renewal
Sec. 9. The agency shall renew a registration of a registeredinterior designer only if the registered interior designer meets thefollowing conditions: (1) The applicant successfully completes the continuingeducation requirements under this chapter.
(2) The applicant pays the renewal fee under IC 25-20.7-3.
(3) Except for an applicant who is registered under section 8 ofthis chapter, the applicant:
(A) has documentation of successful completion of theexamination administered by the ARE; or
(B) holds a current certificate issued by the NCIDQ.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Continuing education
Sec. 10. A registered interior designer must complete at leasttwelve (12) hours of continuing education in interior design or adiscipline related to the practice of interior design for the renewal ofa certificate of registration under this chapter.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Renewal requirements
Sec. 11. A registered interior designer who continues to activelypractice interior design shall:
(1) renew the registration not more than ninety (90) days beforethe expiration of the registration; and
(2) pay the renewal fee under IC 25-20.7-3.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.
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Application of certain rules
Sec. 12. This article is not intended to relieve a registered interiordesigner from complying with any rule adopted under IC 22-13-2-13.
As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.37.