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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. A member state shall comply with the following:
(1) Participate fully in the commission's data system, including using the commission's unique identifier as defined in rules.
(2) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee.
(3) Implement or utilize procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for an initial privilege to practice. These procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state's criminal records. The following requirements must be met:
(A) A member state must fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search and shall use the results in making licensure decisions.
(B) Communication between a member state, the commission, and among member states regarding the verification of eligibility for licensure through the compact shall not include any information received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to a federal criminal records check performed by a member state under federal Public Law 92-544.
(4) Comply with the rules of the commission.
(5) Require an applicant to obtain or retain a license in the home state and meet the home state's qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure, as well as all other applicable state laws.
(6) Grant the privilege to practice to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the compact and rules.
(7) Provide for the attendance of the state's commissioner to the counseling compact commission meetings.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-42.5-3-2 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-42-5-3-2/
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