Ind. Code ch. 36-1-22

in effect

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-1 "Builder"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "builder" means a person engaged in constructing new homes. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-2 "Person"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other legal entity. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-3 "Remodeler"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "remodeler" means a person engaged in altering, repairing, restoring, maintaining, or modifying an existing residential dwelling. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-4 "Residential dwelling"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "residential dwelling" means a building or part of a building occupied by or intended for the occupancy of one (1) or more individuals. The term does not include a residential dwelling that is owned by the political subdivision. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-5 Local licensing of builders or remodelers prohibited

Sec. 5. After February 28, 2013, a political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement providing that a builder or remodeler must be licensed, certified, permitted, registered, or listed by the political subdivision as a condition to the builder or remodeler: (1) constructing a new residential dwelling; or (2) remodeling an existing residential dwelling. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 36-1-22-6 Local regulation unaffected by prohibition

Sec. 6. This chapter does not do any of the following: (1) Void an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement of a political subdivision adopted before March 1, 2013. (2) Prohibit a political subdivision from doing any of the following: (A) Requiring a person who engages in a specific building or construction trade, including an electrician, a plumber, a tile layer, a landscaper, or a practitioner of another specific trade, to be licensed, permitted, registered, or listed by the political subdivision before engaging in the specific building or construction trade. (B) Issuing building permits, septic system permits, certificates of appropriateness, zoning approvals, plat approvals, and other permits and approvals that regulate the use, planning, and development of property. As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.

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