IC 25-20.2-1-1 — Application of article; exclusions
Chapter 1. Application of Article
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Sec. 1. (a) This article applies to an individual who conducts home inspections for compensation. (b) This article does not apply to the following: (1) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's employment as: (A) a code enforcement official for the state or a political subdivision of the state; or (B) a representative of a state or local housing agency or authority acting under the authority of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2) An individual who is: (A) either: (i) registered as an architect under IC 25-4; (ii) registered as a professional engineer under IC 25-31; or (iii) licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under IC 25-28.5; and (B) acting within the scope of the individual's registration or license. (3) An individual who is licensed under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate broker and is acting within the scope of the individual's license. (4) An individual who is licensed or certified under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate appraiser and is acting within the scope of the individual's license or certificate. (5) An individual who holds a certificate of authority under IC 27-1-27-2 as a public adjuster and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate. (6) An individual who holds a permit, certificate, or license to: (A) use and apply pesticides; or (B) make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests; under IC 15-16-5 and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate or license. (7) An individual who holds a license from a political subdivision as a tradesperson or home builder and is acting within the scope of the individual's license.
As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.63; P.L.127-2012, SEC.4.
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