25-28.5-1-25. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
25-28.5-1-26. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.
25-28.5-1-27. Investigations; Motion of Commission or Complaint; Approval
Sec. 27. Subject to IC 25-1-7, the commission may, upon its own motion and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth specifically the wrongful act or acts complained of, investigate any action or business transaction of any licensee in accordance with IC 25-1-11. Approval by a majority of all members […]
25-28.5-1-27.1. Repealed
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.217. Amended by P.L.240-1985, SEC.10; P.L.248-1985, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.
25-28.5-1-28. Proceedings for Suspension or Revocation of License; Review
Sec. 28. (a) Proceedings before the commission for the suspension or revocation of any license shall be conducted in the manner provided by IC 4-21.5-3. (b) Any person aggrieved by any action of the commission in suspending or revoking his license or certificate of registration may seek judicial review by following IC 4-21.5-5. (c) Any […]
25-28.5-1-29. Record of Commission as Evidence; Conclusiveness of Verdicts
Sec. 29. (a) The record of the commission (or a duly certified copy thereof), shall be admissible in any proceedings at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state in which the applicant, licensee or certificate of registration holder charged or under investigation is a party, and […]
25-28.5-1-3. Indiana Plumbing Commission; Creation; Administration and Enforcement of Chapter
Sec. 3. The Indiana plumbing commission is hereby created. The commission shall have general charge of the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.166, SEC.1.
25-28.5-1-30. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
25-28.5-1-31. Violations
Sec. 31. (a) A person who acts or advertises as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber without first obtaining a license from the commission or who continues to act as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber after the person’s license has been suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted under IC 25-1-11 commits a Class A misdemeanor. […]
25-28.5-1-32. Exceptions to Application of Chapter
Sec. 32. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Contractors in work on bridges, roads, streets, highways, railroads, or utilities and services incidental to the work. (2) An authorized employee of the United States, the state, or a political subdivision of the state if the employee does not profess to be for hire […]
25-28.5-1-33. Political Subdivisions; Power to Regulate
Sec. 33. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the power of political subdivision to regulate the quality and character of work performed by plumbing contractors through the enforcement of building codes and inspections, but no political subdivision shall require any licensee under this chapter to submit to any other form of licensing: Provided, however, That […]
25-28.5-1-34. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
25-28.5-1-35. Display of License; Register Available for Public Inspection
Sec. 35. (a) A plumbing contractor licensee shall prominently display the licensee’s license in the licensee’s principal business office. In the case of a partnership or corporation, the license of at least one (1) partner, member, or officer of the corporation, or the corporate license, must be displayed. (b) The license number of a licensed […]
25-28.5-1-36. Actions to Recover for Services by Unlicensed or Unregistered Plumbers Barred
Sec. 36. No action or suit shall be instituted in any court of this state to recover compensation for plumbing contracting services, or for wages for work done which under the provisions of this chapter constitutes plumbing, by a person who is not licensed or registered under the provisions of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1972, […]
25-28.5-1-37. Subpoena Powers of Commission; Service and Witness Fees; Enforcement
Sec. 37. The commission conducting a hearing in any particular case shall have power to subpoena and order production of books and papers. In any hearing, the process issued by the commission shall extend to all parts of the state and the process shall be served either in like manner as are served writs of […]
25-28.5-1-38. Rules and Regulations
Sec. 38. The Indiana Plumbing Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt, fix and establish all rules and regulations necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.166, SEC.5.
25-28.5-1-39. Loss of Bid Due to Chapter Violations; Injunctive Relief
Sec. 39. (a) As used in this section, “person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, or other legal entity. (b) If a person submits a written competitive bid for a project involving the: (1) alteration; (2) construction; (3) conversion; (4) improvement; (5) modernization; (6) rehabilitation; (7) remodeling; (8) renovation; (9) repair; or (10) replacement […]
25-28.5-1-4. Members; Appointments; Terms; Political Representation
Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the governor. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, each member appointed shall be a citizen and resident of this state and include the following: (1) Two (2) of the members shall be actively engaged in the plumbing contracting business for not […]
25-28.5-1-5. Compensation of Members of Commission
Sec. 5. The members of the commission shall receive no salary, but are entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures, established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency. Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.166, SEC.2.
25-28.5-1-6. Organization and Records of Commission
Sec. 6. The commission shall annually organize and select one (1) of the members as chairman and one (1) of the members to serve as secretary, both to serve for a term of one (1) year. The commission, through the licensing agency, shall keep a record of all its proceedings, transactions, communications, official acts, and […]