Sec. 4. (a) The bureau shall issue a permanent parking placard to an individual: (1) who is certified by a health care provider listed in subsection (b) as having: (A) a permanent physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crutches; (B) permanently lost the use of one (1) or both legs; or (C) a permanent and severe restriction in mobility due to a pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, an arthritic condition, or an orthopedic or neurological impairment; (2) who is certified to be permanently: (A) blind (as defined in IC 12-7-2-21 (2)); or (B) visually impaired (as defined in IC 12-7-2-198 ); by an optometrist or ophthalmologist who has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana; or (3) who: (A) has been issued; or (B) is otherwise eligible to receive; a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate under IC 9-18.5-5 and requests a permanent parking placard. The certification must be provided in a manner and form prescribed by the bureau. (b) A certification required under subsection (a)(1) may be provided by the following: (1) A physician having a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine. (2) A physician who is a commissioned medical officer of: (A) the armed forces of the United States; or (B) the United States Public Health Service. (3) A physician who is a medical officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) A chiropractor with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-10-1 . (5) A podiatrist with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-29-1 . (6) An advanced practice registered nurse with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-23 . (7) A physician assistant with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-27.5 . (c) A permanent placard issued under this section remains in effect until: (1) a health care provider listed in subsection (b); or (2) an optometrist or ophthalmologist that has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana; certifies that the recipient's disability is no longer considered to be permanent. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-14-5-1; subsection (a) formerly 9-14-5-1(1); 9-14-5-2; subsection (c) formerly 9-14-5-4(a).]
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