Sec. 5. (a) Before a TNC allows an individual to act as a TNC driver on the TNC's digital network, the TNC shall:

(1) require the individual to submit to the TNC an application that includes:

(A) the individual's name, address, and age;

(B) a copy of the individual's driver's license;

(C) a copy of the certificate of registration for the personal vehicle that the individual will use to provide prearranged rides;

(D) proof of financial responsibility for the personal vehicle described in clause (C) of a type and in the amounts required by the TNC; and

(E) any other information required by the TNC;

(2) with respect to the individual, conduct, or contract with a third party to conduct:

(A) a local and national criminal background check; and

(B) a search of the national sex offender registry; and

(3) obtain a copy of the individual's driving record maintained under IC 9-14-12-3.

(b) A TNC may not knowingly allow to act as a TNC driver on the TNC's digital network an individual:

(1) who has received judgments for:

(A) more than three (3) moving traffic violations; or

(B) at least one (1) violation involving reckless driving or driving on a suspended or revoked license;

in the preceding three (3) years;

(2) who has been convicted of a:

(A) felony; or

(B) misdemeanor involving:

(i) resisting law enforcement;

(ii) dishonesty;

(iii) injury to a person;

(iv) operating while intoxicated;

(v) operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers a person;

(vi) operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license; or

(vii) damage to the property of another person;

in the preceding seven (7) years;

(3) who is a match in the national sex offender registry;

(4) who is unable to provide information required under subsection (a); or

(5) who is less than nineteen (19) years of age.

As added by P.L.175-2015, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.60.