Sec. 23. (a) IC 5-22-16.5 (Disqualification of Contractors Dealing with the Government of Iran) applies to the awarding of contracts, including contracts for professional services, under this chapter.

     (b) For purposes of applying IC 5-22-16.5 to contracts awarded under this chapter, the following apply:

(1) A reference to an “offer” in IC 5-22-16.5 refers to:

(A) a bid for a contract; or

(B) a proposal to provide professional services;

under this chapter.

(2) A person may not be awarded a contract under this chapter if the person would be disqualified from being awarded a contract under IC 5-22-16.5.

(3) The procedures, rights, and application of penalties described in IC 5-22-16.5 shall be applied in the context of this chapter so that the public policy of IC 5-22-16.5 and this chapter are both implemented.

As added by P.L.21-2012, SEC.8.