Ind. Code ch. 25-33.5-11

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Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-1 Rulemaking powers

Sec. 1. The commission shall exercise the commission's rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-2 Rejection of rules

Sec. 2. If a majority of the legislatures of the compact states reject a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner that was used to adopt the compact, then the rule shall have no further force and effect in any compact state. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-3 Adoption of rules

Sec. 3. Rules, or amendments to the rules, shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-4 Notice of proposed rulemaking

Sec. 4. (a) Before promulgation and adoption of a final rule by the commission, and at least sixty (60) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking as follows: (1) On the commission's website. (2) On: (A) the website of each compact state's psychology regulatory authority; or (B) the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. (b) The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include the following: (1) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon. (2) The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule or amendment. (3) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person. (4) The manner in which an interested person may submit notice to the commission of the person's intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-5 Submitting written data, facts, opinions, and arguments

Sec. 5. Before the adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow a person to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments to the commission and the submission shall be made available to the public. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-6 Public hearing; notice; considering comments; final action on proposed rule

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before the commission adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: (1) at least twenty-five (25) persons who submit comments independently of each other; (2) a governmental subdivision or agency; or (3) a duly appointed person in an association that has at least twenty-five (25) members. (b) If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the location, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. (c) Any person wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of the person's desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. (d) The hearing shall be conducted in a manner that provides each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. (e) No transcript of the hearing is required, unless a written request for the transcription is made. If a written request for a transcript is made, the person requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection shall not preclude the commission from making a transcript or recording of the hearing if the commission chooses to do so. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section. (g) Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. (h) The commission shall, by a majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. (i) If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-7 Emergency rules

Sec. 7. (a) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without: (1) prior notice; (2) opportunity for comment; or (3) hearing; provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this chapter shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, and not later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. (b) For the purposes of this section, an emergency rule is a rule that must be adopted immediately in order to: (1) meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (2) prevent a loss of commission or compact state funds; (3) meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or (4) protect public health and safety. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-33.5-11-8 Revising a previously adopted rule; opportunity to challenge

Sec. 8. (a) The commission, or an authorized committee of the commission, may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the commission's Internet web site. The revision must be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. (b) The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission before the end of the notice period. (c) If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. As added by P.L.65-2022, SEC.2.

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