Sec. 17.5. (a) The board may adopt rules requiring a professional engineer to obtain continuing education for renewal of a certificate under section 17 of this chapter.

     (b) If the board adopts rules under this section, the rules must do the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-31-1-17.5

  • Board: means the state board of registration for professional engineers. See Indiana Code 25-31-1-2
  • Professional engineer: means an individual who, by reason of that individual's special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design which are acquired by education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering as attested by that individual's registration as a professional engineer. See Indiana Code 25-31-1-2
(1) Establish an inactive certificate of registration that:

(A) does not require the holder of an inactive certificate to obtain continuing education; and

(B) prohibits the holder of an inactive certificate from practicing engineering.

(2) Establish requirements for reactivation of an inactive certificate.

As added by P.L.215-1993, SEC.17.