Trying to restore some order around here - the next stop in the 50 States in 50 Days Series is Indiana. Indiana, home to the NCAA, is another Uniform Athlete Agent Act state and agents are governed by the Indiana Uniform Athlete Agent Act . Athlete agents who violate provisions of the Act may be liable for a felony and educational institutions may have a right of action against the agent as well as former student-athletes. In addition, an athlete agent who is guilty of violating provisions of the act may face civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation.
Athlete agents are required to file a registration form with the Indiana Attorney General. Registration will cost you $700.00 and is good for two years.
The Indiana University Athletic Department Compliance office has developed a Guide for Athlete Agents and a questionnaire and registration form. Purdue also requires athlete agents to register with the athletic department.
Kudos to Ball State's Compliance office for putting out a ton of information regarding athlete agents and for making it clear to agents that registering with the athletic department does not mean that the agent has complied with Indiana's Uniform Athlete Agent Act registration requirements. The Ball State Athletic Department puts out its own Agent Policies and Procedures, Agent Questionnaire, Agent Terms and Conditions, and Guidelines for Agents. If agents are unsure about what is expected of them after reading these materials, then it might be time to find a new line of work.
Have a great 4th of July weekend!
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