312 IAC 9-12-2.5 Special circumstances hunter education certification

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "individual with special circumstances" means an individual who: (1) has a developmental disability as defined in IC 12-7-2-61 [NOTE: IC 12-7-2 is repealed by P.L. 145-2026, SECTION 62, effective July 1, 2026.]; (2) is a student with a disability as defined in IC 20-35-1-8; or (3) has a developmental disability as defined in IC 12-7-2-61 [NOTE: IC 12-7-2 is repealed by P.L. 145-2026, SECTION 62, effective July 1, 2026.] that manifests itself on or after the individual is twenty-two (22) years of age and is due to injury or disease, but excludes an impairment that is attributable to the normal aging process. (b) The department may issue a special circumstances hunting safety card under this section to an individual with special circumstances as described in this section who attends a complete course of instruction in hunter education offered by the department or the department's agent under IC 14-22-35 but is unable to pass the examination. (c) An individual with special circumstances must apply for a special circumstances hunting safety card on a completed and signed departmental form that includes a statement of disability completed by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. If the applicant is under eighteen (18) years of age, a parent or legal guardian who is legally responsible for the applicant's activities must sign the application.