Ind. Code ch. 25-29-6

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-1 Expiration of license

Sec. 1. Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license to practice podiatric medicine expires on a date established by the agency under IC 25-1-5-4 in each odd-numbered year. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.158-2003, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.473; P.L.177-2015, SEC.67.

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-2 Renewal notice; fee

Sec. 2. (a) Renewal notices must be sent in accordance with IC 25-1-2-6(c). (b) The renewal fees must be paid in accordance with IC 25-1-8-2(d). As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64.

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-3 Failure to renew; conditions for subsequent relicensing

Sec. 3. (a) The failure on the part of a podiatrist to renew a license as required does not deprive the individual of the right of renewal of the individual's license. (b) The board shall reinstate a license to a podiatrist who is three (3) years or less delinquent if the individual meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6(c). (c) If a license has been expired for more than three (3) years, the license may be reinstated by the board if the holder of the license meets the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d). As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.56; P.L.180-2018, SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-4 Application for renewal; contents and verification

Sec. 4. An application for renewal must be verified by the applicant and include the following information: (1) Any action taken against the podiatrist for conduct that would be a ground for disciplinary action. (2) Any awards, judgments, or settlements against the podiatrist that total at least twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in a calendar year. (3) The podiatrist's voluntary surrender or voluntary limitation on a license or authorization to practice podiatric medicine in another jurisdiction. (4) Any denial to issue the podiatrist a license or authorization to practice medicine in another jurisdiction. (5) The podiatrist's voluntary resignation from the medical staff of a health care institution or voluntary limitation of the podiatrist's staff privileges at the health care institution if the action occurred while the podiatrist was under investigation by the health care institution for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or a mental or physical impairment. (6) The podiatrist's voluntary resignation or withdrawal from a podiatric medical society, an association, or an organization if the action occurred while the podiatrist was under investigation or review by the medical body for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or a mental or physical impairment. (7) Any addiction or treatment for addiction to alcohol or a chemical substance during the preceding two (2) years. (8) Any physical injury or disease or mental illness during the preceding two (2) years that affected or may affect the podiatrist's ability to practice podiatric medicine. (9) Except for a showing of good cause that is acceptable to the board, evidence of the podiatrist's maintenance of professional medical competence, which may include continuing podiatric medical education, postgraduate studies, institutes, seminars, lectures, conferences, work shops, professional evaluation, and specialty board certification or recertification during the preceding four (4) years. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.180-2018, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-5 Applications for renewal; further information or appearance

Sec. 5. The board may under section 4 of this chapter require an applicant to do the following: (1) Provide additional information that the board determines is necessary. (2) Personally appear before the board. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64.

Ind. Code § 25-29-6-6 Use of information for investigation or disciplinary proceedings

Sec. 6. The board may initiate an investigation or a disciplinary proceeding based on information that is collected under this chapter. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.64.