Ind. Code § 4-33-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-33-12-9
Payment of admissions tax to certain governmental entities; calculation of base year revenue; payments to state general fund; Dearborn County distributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to tax revenue distributed under section 6 or 8 of this chapter. Except as provided in subsections (g) through (j), money paid to a unit of local government under section 6 or 8 of this chapter:

(1) must be paid to the fiscal officer of the unit and may be deposited in the unit's general fund or riverboat fund established under IC 36-1-8-9, or both;

(2) may not be used to reduce the unit's maximum levy under IC 6-1.1-18.5 but may be used at the discretion of the unit to reduce the property tax levy of the unit for a particular year;

(3) may be used for any legal or corporate purpose of the unit, including the pledge of money to bonds, leases, or other obligations under IC 5-1-14-4; and

(4) is considered miscellaneous revenue.

(b) Money paid by the treasurer of state to a county convention and visitors bureau or promotion fund under section 6 of this chapter must be:

(1) deposited in:

(A) the county convention and visitor promotion fund; or

(B) the county's general fund if the county does not have a convention and visitor promotion fund; and

(2) used only for the tourism promotion, advertising, and economic development activities of the county and community.

(c) Money received by the division of mental health and addiction under section 6 or 8 of this chapter:

(1) is annually appropriated to the division of mental health and addiction;

(2) shall be distributed to the division of mental health and addiction at times during each state fiscal year determined by the budget agency; and

(3) shall be used by the division of mental health and addiction for programs and facilities for the prevention and treatment of addictions to drugs, alcohol, and compulsive gambling, including the creation and maintenance of a toll free telephone line to provide the public with information about these addictions.

The division shall allocate at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money received to the prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling.

(d) This subsection applies to the following entities receiving money under section 6 or 8 of this chapter:

(1) A city or county.

(2) A county convention and visitors bureau or promotion fund for a county other than Lake County.

(3) The state fair commission.

(4) The division of mental health and addiction.

The treasurer of state shall determine the total amount of money paid by the treasurer of state to an entity subject to this subsection during the state fiscal year 2002. The amount determined under this subsection is the base year revenue for each entity subject to this subsection. The treasurer of state shall certify the base year revenue determined under this subsection to each entity subject to this subsection.

(e) This subsection applies to the following entities receiving money under section 8 of this chapter:

(1) A county convention and visitors bureau for Lake County.

(2) The northern Indiana law enforcement training center.

The treasurer of state shall determine the total amount of money paid by the treasurer of state to the entity described in subdivision (1) during state fiscal year 2002. The amount determined under this subsection multiplied by nine-tenths (0.9) is the base year revenue for the entity described in subdivision (1). The amount determined under this subsection multiplied by one-tenth (0.1) is the base year revenue for the entity described in subdivision (2). The treasurer of state shall certify the base year revenue determined under this subsection to each entity subject to this subsection.

(f) The total amount of money distributed to an entity under section 6 or 8 of this chapter during a state fiscal year may not exceed the entity's base year revenue as determined under subsection (d) or (e). For purposes of this section, the treasurer of state shall treat any amounts distributed under section 8 of this chapter to the northwest Indiana regional development authority as amounts constructively received by East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, and Lake County, as appropriate. If the treasurer of state determines that the total amount of money:

(1) distributed to an entity; and

(2) constructively received by an entity;

under section 6 or 8 of this chapter during a state fiscal year is less than the entity's base year revenue, the treasurer of state shall make a supplemental distribution to the entity under IC 4-33-13-5.

(g) The Dearborn County council may vote to direct the county auditor of Dearborn County to make distributions as described in subsection (h).

(h) If a majority of the Dearborn County council vote to direct the county auditor of Dearborn County to make distributions under this subsection, the county auditor of Dearborn County shall distribute twenty-five percent (25%) of money received under section 6 of this chapter to cities and towns in Dearborn County that have not received money under section 6 of this chapter, as of January 1, 2017, and where a riverboat is not located:

(1) proportionately using a ratio of the population that each city and town bears to the total population of all cities and towns in Dearborn County where a riverboat is not located; and

(2) to the fiscal officer of the city or town.

(i) A city or town that receives money as described in subsection (h):

(1) may not use the money to reduce the city's or town's maximum levy under IC 6-1.1-18.5;

(2) may use the money to reduce the property tax levy of the city or town for a specific year; and

(3) may use the money for any legal or corporate purpose of the city or town, including the pledge of money to bonds, leases, or other obligations under IC 5-1-14-4.

(j) Money distributed under subsection (h) is considered miscellaneous revenue.

(k) The treasurer of state shall pay that part of the riverboat admissions taxes that:

(1) exceeds a particular entity's base year revenue; and

(2) would otherwise be due to the entity under this section;

to the state general fund instead of to the entity.

As added by P.L.204-2016, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.109-2018, SEC.3; P.L.293-2019, SEC.27; P.L.144-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-1-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-1-12-1
"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" refers to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), as amended from time to time, and regulations or guidance issued under those acts.

(b) As used in section 5 of this chapter, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" refers to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, all as in effect on January 1, 2019.

As added by P.L.160-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-32.3-2-23
"Marketing sheet"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Marketing sheet" means additional information published about a wagering game that describes winnings.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-38-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-38-2-7
"E-sports"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "E-sports" means a single player or multiplayer video game played competitively, typically by professional gamers.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-33-4-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-33-4-3.3
Budget committee review of transfers to commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. Transfers may not be made by the budget agency, the state board of finance, or any entity from any source to the commission without prior state budget committee review.

As added by P.L.123-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-36-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-36-4-6
Determination of adjusted gross revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) For the purposes of section 5(b)(1) of this chapter, a retailer's adjusted gross revenue is an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the retailer's total gross revenue from the retailer's type II gambling operations in the preceding year; minus

(2) the sum of any amounts deducted under subsection (b) in the preceding year.

(b) To determine the amount of a retailer's adjusted gross revenue from the retailer's type II gambling operations in the preceding year under subsection (a), the retailer shall subtract the following from the retailer's gross receipts:

(1) An amount equal to the total value of the prizes awarded in type II gambling games in the preceding year.

(2) The sum of the purchase prices paid for type II gambling games dispensed in the retailer's type II gambling operation in the preceding year.

(3) An amount equal to the amount of license fees paid by the retailer in the preceding year.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.108-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 4-33-6.5-5
Requirements of operating agent
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. After selecting the most appropriate operating agent applicant, the commission may enter into an operating agent contract with the person. The operating agent contract must comply with this article and include the following terms and conditions:

(1) The operating agent must pay a nonrefundable initial fee of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the commission. The fee must be deposited by the commission into the West Baden Springs historic hotel preservation and maintenance fund established by IC 36-7-11.5-11(b).

(2) The operating agent must post a bond as required in section 6 of this chapter.

(3) The operating agent must locate the riverboat in a historic hotel district at a location approved by the commission.

(4) The operating agent must comply with any requirements concerning the exterior design of the riverboat that are approved by the commission.

(5) Notwithstanding any law limiting the maximum length of contracts:

(A) the initial term of the contract may not exceed twenty (20) years; and

(B) any renewal or extension period permitted under the contract may not exceed twenty (20) years.

(6) The operating agent must collect and remit all taxes under IC 4-33-13.

(7) The operating agent must comply with the restrictions on the transferability of the operating agent contract under section 12 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.278; P.L.268-2017, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-22-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-20.5-22-2
Intent of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The intent of this chapter is to encourage the use of property owned by the state to promote the growth and harvesting of vegetation to be used as fuels and other energy products.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 4-3-26-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 4-3-26-7
"Government information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "government information" refers to any information created, received, maintained, or stored by or otherwise in the control of a governmental entity, regardless of the form or the media on which the information is recorded. The term does not include any of the following:

(1) The investigative records of law enforcement agencies that employ the law enforcement officers listed in IC 35-31.5-2-185.

(2) The confidential advisory opinions requested or given by the office of the inspector general.

(3) Other information made confidential by IC 4-2-6, IC 4-2-7, IC 5-2-4, IC 31-33-18, IC 9-32-16-1, IC 10-13-3, 26 CFR 20, or 28 CFR 23.

(4) Confidential investigative records related to an investigation under IC 4-31, IC 4-33, or IC 4-35 and any other information classified as confidential under IC 4-31, IC 4-33, or IC 4-35.

As added by P.L.269-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-15-2.2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 4-15-2.2-34
Classified service; work test period
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) Every person appointed to a classification in the state classified service shall complete a working test period while occupying a position in the classification. The working test period begins immediately upon the person's appointment and continues until a time established by the director. At least once during the working test period, the appointing authority shall prepare for the director, in the manner specified by the director, a full performance appraisal of the employee's work.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), the appointing authority may remove an employee for any reason at any time during the employee's working test period. The appointing authority shall immediately report the removal to the director and to the employee who is removed.

(c) If the director finds during an employee's working test period that the employee was appointed as a result of error or fraud, the director may remove the employee after providing the employee with notice and an opportunity to be heard.

(d) Before the expiration of an employee's working test period, the appointing authority shall notify the director as to:

(1) whether the services of the employee have been satisfactory; and

(2) whether the appointing authority will continue the employee's employment after the working test period ends.

The appointing authority shall provide the employee with a copy of the notice given to the director.

(e) Sections 23 and 42 of this chapter do not apply to an employee who is removed during a working test period for the initial classification in the state classified service to which the employee is appointed.

(f) The removal of an employee in the classified service from a working test period for a promotion from one (1) classification to another classification is not appealable, unless the removal results in the employee's dismissal or layoff.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 4-31-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-31-6-8
Fingerprints; submission by applicants
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Applicants for a license issued by the commission shall submit their fingerprints to the commission upon request. Except as provided in subsection (d), the fingerprints shall be submitted as follows:

(1) The commission shall have fingerprints taken of an applicant for a license before approving the applicant for admission to the racing premises.

(2) Persons not appearing at the racing premises shall submit their fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the commission.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), fingerprints required by this section must be submitted on forms prescribed by the commission.

(c) The commission may forward to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other agency for processing all fingerprints submitted by license applicants. The commission may maintain a file of fingerprints.

(d) The commission may accept the results of fingerprints taken by a racing body in another racing jurisdiction. The commission may require that acceptance of fingerprints under this subsection be dependent on the existence of a reciprocal agreement through which the state providing the fingerprints agrees to accept fingerprints from Indiana.

(e) The commission shall coordinate with the state police department for the storage of fingerprints submitted under this section.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.20; P.L.50-1995, SEC.7; P.L.113-2010, SEC.10; P.L.268-2017, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 4-13.1-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-13.1-1-3
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Office" means the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.177-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-7-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-20.5-7-16.5
Proceeds credited to separate account for purchase of other real property
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. The proceeds from the sale of property subject to the management or control of the department of natural resources shall be credited to a separate account to be used for the purchase of other real property to be managed or controlled by the department of natural resources.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 4-10-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 10 / Chapter 16 / Section 4-10-16-2
Payment of money received into state treasury
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. At the time of filing the report required by section one of this chapter such board of trustees, board of control, or board of managers shall pay into the state treasury all moneys received by them, or either of them during such semi-annual period as shown by such report.

Formerly: Acts 1899, c.118, s.2; Acts 1901, c.29, s.1. As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.44, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 4-35-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-35-6-1
Transactions requiring a supplier's license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not:

(1) sell;

(2) lease; or

(3) contract to sell or lease;

a slot machine, table game, limited mobile gaming system, or mobile gaming device to a licensee unless the person holds a supplier's license originally issued under IC 4-33-7-1 or renewed under IC 4-33-7-8.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.142-2009, SEC.23; P.L.229-2013, SEC.32; P.L.255-2015, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 4-31-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-31-12-7
Veterinarians appointed by the commission or employed by a permit holder; treatment restrictions; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A veterinarian appointed by the commission or employed by a permit holder may not, during the period of the veterinarian's employment, do the following with respect to a breed of horse registered with the commission for racing at the track of the veterinarian's employment:

(1) Treat or issue prescriptions for a horse, except in case of emergency.

(2) Perform an endoscopic examination on a horse the day the horse is scheduled to race.

A full and complete record of an emergency treatment or a prescription authorized by subdivision (1) shall be filed with the judges.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an owner or trainer may not directly or indirectly employ or pay compensation to a veterinarian with respect to the care of a horse belonging to a breed of horse registered with the commission for racing at the track of the veterinarian's employment.

(c) An owner or trainer may pay a veterinarian employed by the commission or a permit holder for an endoscopic examination permitted under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.268-2017, SEC.16; P.L.168-2019, SEC.11; P.L.153-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-2.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 4-21.5-2.5-6
Disclosure of violation in inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an inspection discloses a possible violation, the agency shall proceed under:

(1) section 7 of this chapter; or

(2) first section 7 of this chapter, and then section 10 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.215-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-15-2.2-49 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 4-15-2.2-49
Grounds for dismissal; failure to appear; failure to testify
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. The refusal or failure of an employee in the state classified service to do any of the following is sufficient grounds for the employee's dismissal by the appointing authority:

(1) The employee willfully refuses or fails to appear before:

(A) a court or judge;

(B) a legislative committee; or

(C) an officer, board, or body authorized to conduct a hearing or inquiry.

(2) After making an appearance, the employee refuses to testify or answer questions relating to:

(A) the affairs or government of the state; or

(B) the conduct of any officer or employee.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 4-1-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-1-10-5
Permitted disclosures of Social Security number
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A state agency may disclose the Social Security number of an individual if any of the following apply:

(1) The disclosure of the Social Security number is expressly required by state law, federal law, or a court order.

(2) The individual expressly consents in writing to the disclosure of the individual's Social Security number.

(3) The disclosure of the Social Security number is:

(A) made to comply with:

(i) the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-56); or

(ii) Presidential Executive Order 13224; or

(B) to a commercial entity for the permissible uses set forth in the:

(i) Drivers Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. 2721 et seq.);

(ii) Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.); or

(iii) Financial Modernization Act of 1999 (15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.).

(4) The disclosure of the Social Security number is for the purpose of administration of a state agency employee's or the state agency employee's dependent's health benefits.

(5) The disclosure of the Social Security number is for the purpose of administration of:

(A) a pension fund administered by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system;

(B) a deferred compensation plan or defined contribution plan established under IC 5-10-1.1;

(C) a pension plan established by the state police department under IC 10-12;

(D) the Uniform Commercial Code (IC 26-1) by the office of the secretary of state; or

(E) Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act.

(b) A state agency's disclosure of the Social Security number of an individual in compliance with subsection (a) does not violate IC 5-14-3-4(a)(12).

As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.29-2006, SEC.1; P.L.106-2008, SEC.1; P.L.35-2012, SEC.14; P.L.128-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20.5-20-1
Transactions with United States
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department, with the approval of the governor, may enter into transactions with the United States involving property not otherwise provided for in this article.

As added by P.L.267-1999, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-15-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-15-13-4
Permission for state employees to participate
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A state agency may permit a state employee to participate in a wellness program.

As added by P.L.32-1989, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-23-2.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 4-23-2.5-17
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.29-1997, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-39 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-39
Deposit of fees in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. All fees received by the executive director of the commission on behalf of the commission under this chapter shall be paid into the fund.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-13-20-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-13-20-5
Premiums
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A teacher purchasing coverage under this chapter shall pay the full premium for the teacher's coverage.

As added by P.L.223-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-13-17-7
Links to Internet purchasing sites
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department shall provide authorized users and the public with access to Internet purchasing sites by links to the computer gateway administered by the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.93-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-30-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-30-12-2
Member or employee of commission; relative living in the same household
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A member or employee of the commission or a relative living in the same household with a member or employee of the commission may not purchase a lottery ticket.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-30-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-30-18-3
Local government authority over operation of lottery
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Local governmental authority concerning all matters relating to the operation of a lottery are preempted by the state, and a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state may not enact an ordinance relating to the operation of the lottery authorized by this article. However, this section does not prohibit a political subdivision of the state from requiring a retailer to obtain an occupational license for any business unrelated to the sale of lottery tickets.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-1-2-1
State employees; working day; holidays; state library
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1. It is the intent of this chapter that state offices be open and able to conduct public business at all times during an eight and one-half (8 1/2) hour working day. Each employee shall work for a full seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours each working day and provision for a one (1) hour lunch period shall be provided each employee. Lunch hours of employees shall be staggered to permit the conduct of business at all times during a working day. Breaks shall be provided as set forth in IC 5-10-6-2. It shall be lawful for state offices to close their doors for business from the close of the working day each Friday or in the event Friday is a legal holiday, then from the close of the working day on the Thursday which immediately precedes such legal holiday, until the commencement of the working day on the next following Monday, or in the event Monday is a legal holiday, then until the commencement of the working day on the Tuesday which immediately follows such legal holiday; provided, however, that the state library may be kept open until noon Saturdays in the discretion of the Indiana library and historical board.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.133, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.1; P.L.13-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-38-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-38-2-24
"Vendor's license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Vendor's license" means a license issued to a vendor under IC 4-38-6.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6.8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6.8 / Section 4-33-6.8-1
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as provided by IC 4-33-6-19.5(f), and subject to this chapter, the commission may issue an owner's license to operate an inland casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County in the manner required by this chapter.

As added by P.L.77-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-35-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-35-7-16
Negotiation of distribution agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The amount of gambling game revenue that must be distributed under section 12(b) of this chapter must be determined in a distribution agreement entered into by negotiation committees representing all licensees and the horsemen's associations having contracts with licensees that have been approved by the Indiana horse racing commission.

(b) Each horsemen's association shall appoint a representative to a negotiation committee to negotiate the distribution agreement required by subsection (a). If there is an even number of horsemen's associations appointing representatives to the committee, the members appointed by each horsemen's association shall jointly appoint an at-large member of the negotiation committee to represent the interests of all of the horsemen's associations. The at-large member is entitled to the same rights and privileges of the members appointed by the horsemen's associations.

(c) Each licensee shall appoint a representative to a negotiation committee to negotiate the distribution agreement required by subsection (a). If there is an even number of licensees, the members appointed by each licensee shall jointly appoint an at-large member of the negotiation committee to represent the interests of all of the licensees. The at-large member is entitled to the same rights and privileges of the members appointed by the licensees.

(d) If a majority of the members of each negotiation committee is present, the negotiation committees may negotiate and enter into a distribution agreement binding all horsemen's associations and all licensees as required by subsection (a).

(e) The initial distribution agreement entered into by the negotiation committees:

(1) must be in writing;

(2) must be submitted to the Indiana horse racing commission before October 1, 2013;

(3) must be approved by the Indiana horse racing commission before January 1, 2014; and

(4) may contain any terms determined to be necessary and appropriate by the negotiation committees, subject to subsection (f) and section 12 of this chapter.

(f) A distribution agreement must provide that at least ten percent (10%) and not more than twelve percent (12%) of a licensee's adjusted gross receipts must be distributed under section 12(b) of this chapter. A distribution agreement applies to adjusted gross receipts received by the licensee after December 31 of the calendar year in which the distribution agreement is approved by the Indiana horse racing commission.

(g) A distribution agreement may expire on December 31 of a particular calendar year if a subsequent distribution agreement will take effect on January 1 of the following calendar year. A subsequent distribution agreement:

(1) is subject to the approval of the Indiana horse racing commission; and

(2) must be submitted to the Indiana horse racing commission before October 1 of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the distribution agreement will take effect.

(h) The Indiana horse racing commission shall annually report to the budget committee on the effect of each distribution agreement on the Indiana horse racing industry before January 1 of the following calendar year.

As added by P.L.210-2013, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.41; P.L.108-2019, SEC.78; P.L.168-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 4-15-2.2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 4-15-2.2-20
Divisions of the service
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The state civil service is divided into the following parts:

(1) The state classified service.

(2) The unclassified service.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 4-9.1-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 9.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-9.1-1-9
Investment of funds; temporary loans
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If at any time there are more than sufficient moneys in a trust fund, as determined in section 7 of this chapter, to meet the immediate requirements of the trust fund, the moneys may be invested in the certificates or notes issued under section 8 of this chapter, on the condition that any of the moneys so invested shall be returned to the fund from which received when needed to meet the demands of the fund. To meet the demands of the fund, the board may make temporary loans as authorized in section 8 of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.22, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-13-18-5
Employee drug testing plan required in bid; collective bargaining agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A solicitation for a public works contract must require each contractor that submits a bid for the work to submit with the bid a written plan for a program to test the contractor's employees for drugs.

(b) A public works contract may not be awarded to a contractor whose bid does not include a written plan for an employee drug testing program that complies with this chapter.

(c) A contractor that is subject to a collective bargaining agreement shall be treated as having an employee drug testing program that complies with this chapter if the collective bargaining agreement establishes an employee drug testing program that includes the following:

(1) The program provides for the random testing of the contractor's employees.

(2) The program contains a five (5) drug panel that tests for the substances identified in section 6(a)(3) of this chapter.

(3) The program imposes disciplinary measures on an employee who fails a drug test. The disciplinary measures must include at a minimum, all the following:

(A) The employee is subject to suspension or immediate termination.

(B) The employee is not eligible for reinstatement until the employee tests negative on a five (5) drug panel test certified by a medical review officer.

(C) The employee is subject to unscheduled sporadic testing for at least one (1) year after reinstatement.

(D) The employee successfully completes a rehabilitation program recommended by a substance abuse professional if the employee fails more than one (1) drug test.

A copy of the relevant part of the collective bargaining agreement constitutes a written plan under this section.

As added by P.L.160-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-33-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-33-12-5
Suspension of license or gaming operations for failure to submit payment or return
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may suspend or revoke the license of a licensed owner or order the suspension of gaming operations of an operating agent that does not submit the payment or the tax return form within the required time.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 4-38-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-38-4-1
Sports wagering start date
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person holding a certificate of authority issued under this chapter is authorized to conduct sports wagering under this article beginning September 1, 2019.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-33-23-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 23 / Section 4-33-23-10
Annual reports of development providers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A development provider shall report annually to the commission the following:

(1) The total dollar amounts of economic development payments.

(2) The parties or specified recipients, or both, that receive economic development payments.

(3) Any other items related to an economic development payment that the commission may require.

(b) A specified recipient of an economic development payment shall report annually to the commission an accounting of:

(1) any economic development payment received by the recipient; and

(2) any disbursements of economic development payment money that the recipient makes to:

(A) another specified recipient; or

(B) an unspecified recipient.

(c) A report submitted under subsection (b) must include:

(1) the legal name of the person submitting the report;

(2) the date, amount, and purpose of each disbursement;

(3) the name of each specified or unspecified recipient receiving a disbursement; and

(4) any other information that the commission may require.

(d) Upon request of the commission, a person submitting a report under subsection (a) or (b) shall attach to the report sufficient documentation to support a transaction described in the report.

(e) A report submitted under subsection (a) or (b) must be submitted to the department of local government finance and made available electronically through the Indiana transparency website established under IC 5-14-3.7.

(f) The commission may require, with respect to a report required by this section:

(1) the format of the report;

(2) the deadline by which the report must be filed; and

(3) the manner in which the report must be maintained and filed.

As added by P.L.82-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.229-2013, SEC.24; P.L.1-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-20.5-7-3
Verifications by land offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The land office must verify the following:

(1) That the state holds title to the property.

(2) That the description of the property is accurate and appropriate.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-6-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-6-12-8
Home ownership education programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The unit shall cooperate with the Indiana housing and community development authority in the development and implementation of the home ownership education programs established under IC 5-20-1-4(d).

As added by P.L.73-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.51; P.L.181-2006, SEC.14; P.L.145-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-38-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-38-3-1
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. Rules adopted under this section must include the following:

(1) Standards for the conduct of sports wagering under this article.

(2) Standards and procedures to govern the conduct of sports wagering, including the manner in which:

(A) wagers are received;

(B) payouts are paid; and

(C) point spreads, lines, and odds are determined.

(3) Standards for allowing a certificate holder to offer sports wagering as an interactive form of gaming.

(4) Rules prescribing the manner in which a certificate holder's books and financial records relating to sports wagering are maintained and audited, including standards for the daily counting of a certificate holder's gross receipts from sports wagering and standards to ensure that internal controls are followed.

(5) Rules concerning compulsive gambling.

(6) Standards for approving procedures and technologies necessary to comply with the requirements of IC 4-38-9.

(7) Standards for approving procedures and technologies necessary for a certificate holder or vendor to securely and efficiently maintain and store records of all bets and wagers placed with the certificate holder or vendor.

(8) Rules establishing geofence standards concerning where a wager may and may not be placed, including:

(A) only placing wagers within the boundaries of Indiana; and

(B) prohibiting wagers at the location of particular sporting events.

(9) Standards for allowing a certificate holder to accept wagers through a mobile device under IC 4-38-5-12.

(10) Rules concerning the use of the source of data in sports wagering.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 4-13-1.7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 4-13-1.7-11
Revolving fund; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) With the approval of the state board of finance, a revolving fund may be established for the department to expedite transfers under this chapter.

(b) The fund established under this section shall be reimbursed from the governmental body receiving the transfer of the federal surplus supplies.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-38-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-38-2-5
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Commission" refers to the Indiana gaming commission established by IC 4-33-3-1.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-13-16.5-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 4-13-16.5-1.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.195-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.228-2007, SEC.2; P.L.114-2010, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.15-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-1-2-1-b
State employees; working day; holidays; state library
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1. It is the intent of this chapter that state offices be open and able to conduct public business at all times during an eight and one-half (8 1/2) hour working day. Each employee shall work for a full seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours each working day and provision for a one (1) hour lunch period shall be provided each employee. Lunch hours of employees shall be staggered to permit the conduct of business at all times during a working day. Breaks shall be provided as set forth in IC 5-10-6-2. It shall be lawful for state offices to close their doors for business from the close of the working day each Friday or in the event Friday is a legal holiday, then from the close of the working day on the Thursday which immediately precedes such legal holiday, until the commencement of the working day on the next following Monday, or in the event Monday is a legal holiday, then until the commencement of the working day on the Tuesday which immediately follows such legal holiday; provided, however, that the state library may be kept open until noon Saturdays in the discretion of the Indiana library board.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.133, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.1; P.L.13-2008, SEC.1; P.L.152-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2.6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 4-22-2.6-8
Readopted rule; effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A readopted rule that has been accepted for filing under section 7 of this chapter takes effect on the latest of the following dates:

(1) The date that is thirty (30) days from the date and time that the rule was accepted for filing under section 7 of this chapter.

(2) The effective date stated by the agency in the rule.

(3) The date of compliance with every requirement established by law as a prerequisite to the readoption or effectiveness of the rule.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 4-29.5-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 4-29.5-19-1
Authorized local agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The State and the Band recognize that IGRA 2710(b)(2)(B) strictly limits the use of net revenues from tribal gaming, but expressly permits payments to, among other things, help fund operations of local government agencies. The State and the Band agree that the Band may, at its discretion and without any involvement by the State, make arrangements directly with the City to help fund operations of such local government agencies as the Band and the City may determine to be appropriate.

As added by P.L.171-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-31-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-31-13-2
Delegation of authority to conduct disciplinary hearings; appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to delegate to the judges of racing meetings under the jurisdiction of the commission the power to conduct disciplinary hearings on behalf of the commission. The judges shall give at least twelve (12) hours notice of any such hearing. The judges, on behalf of the commission, may impose one (1) or more of the following sanctions against a licensee who violates this article or the rules or orders of the commission:

(1) A civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(2) A temporary order or other immediate action in the nature of a summary suspension if a licensee's actions constitute an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(3) Suspension of a license held by the licensee for not more than three (3) years. The suspension of a license under this subdivision is:

(A) valid even though the suspension extends beyond the period of the racing meeting for which the judges have been appointed; and

(B) effective at all other racing meetings under the jurisdiction of the commission.

(4) A rule that a person must stay off the premises of one (1) or more permit holders if necessary in the public interest to maintain proper control over recognized meetings.

(5) Referral of the matter to the commission for its consideration.

However, at least two (2) of the judges at a racing meeting must concur in a suspension or civil penalty.

(b) Unless a suspension of a license or the imposition of a civil penalty under this section is appealed by the person sanctioned not more than fifteen (15) days after being sanctioned, the suspension of a license or the imposition of a civil penalty under this section must occur within three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the date of the violation.

(c) A suspension or civil penalty under this section may be appealed to the office of administrative law proceedings under IC 4-15-10.5. IC 4-21.5 applies to an appeal under this section. The commission has the burden of proving an alleged violation by a preponderance of the evidence.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.44; P.L.50-1995, SEC.11; P.L.210-2013, SEC.10; P.L.152-2025, SEC.13; P.L.153-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-17 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-17
Licensee's license renewals; licensee investigations; investigation costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A licensee's license may be renewed annually upon a determination by the division that the licensee is in compliance with this chapter.

(b) A licensee shall undergo a complete investigation every three (3) years to determine if the licensee is in compliance with this chapter.

(c) A licensee shall bear the cost of an investigation or reinvestigation of the licensee and any investigation resulting from a potential transfer of ownership.

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-43 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-43
Sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) The commission may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, if the commission finds that a licensee is subject to disciplinary sanctions under section 42 of this chapter:

(1) Permanently revoke a licensee's license.

(2) Suspend a licensee's license.

(3) Censure a licensee.

(4) Issue a letter of reprimand.

(5) Place a licensee on probation status and require the licensee to:

(A) report regularly to the commission upon the matters that are the basis of probation;

(B) limit the licensee's participation at boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat events to those areas prescribed by the commission; or

(C) perform any acts, including community restitution or service without compensation, or refrain from performing any acts, that the commission considers appropriate to the public interest or to the rehabilitation or treatment of the licensee.

(6) Assess a civil penalty against the licensee for not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation listed in section 42 of this chapter.

(7) Order a licensee to pay consumer restitution to a person who suffered damages as a result of the conduct or omission that was the basis for the disciplinary sanctions under this chapter.

(b) When imposing a civil penalty under subsection (a)(6), the commission shall consider a licensee's ability to pay the amount assessed. If the licensee fails to pay the civil penalty within the time specified by the commission, the commission may suspend the licensee's license without additional proceedings. However, a suspension may not be imposed if the sole basis for the suspension is the licensee's inability to pay a civil penalty.

(c) The commission may withdraw or modify the probation under subsection (a)(5) if the commission finds after a hearing that the deficiency that required disciplinary action has been remedied or that changed circumstances warrant a modification of the order.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-13-19-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 4-13-19-9
Civil immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An ombudsman is not personally liable for the good faith performance of the ombudsman's official duties.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 4-6-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-6-10-1
Establishment; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The attorney general shall:

(1) establish a state medicaid fraud control unit that meets the standards prescribed by 42 U.S.C. 1396b(q); and

(2) apply to the secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services for certification of the unit under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(q).

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.21, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-22-2-0.3-b
Legalization and validation of certain rules concerning fire prevention and building safety
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 0.3. (a) The adoption of any rule by a state agency without the approval of the fire prevention and building safety commission established under IC 22-12-2-1 (before its repeal) before July 1, 1987, is legalized and validated.

(b) The adoption of any rule by the fire prevention and building safety commission before July 1, 2027, is legalized and validated and considered a rule of the department of homeland security after June 30, 2027.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 4-24-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-24-7-3
Putnamville correctional facility claims against county
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. For all claims that the Putnamville Correctional Facility may have against any county for any money advanced by such institution for transportation allowance to a discharged inmate of such institution which inmate was admitted to such institution from such county, the warden of such institution shall make out an account therefor against such county, in a manner as provided under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.165, s.3. As amended by P.L.12-1996, SEC.6; P.L.67-2017, SEC.4; P.L.136-2018, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 4-23-30-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 30 / Section 4-23-30-1
"Task force"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the mortgage lending and fraud prevention task force created under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20.5-4-1
Compliance with IC 32-24; application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An agency that may acquire property under this chapter must comply with IC 32-24.

(b) This chapter does not affect the authority of an agency under another statute to acquire property by eminent domain.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 4-38-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-38-7-1
Sports wagering service provider licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person must hold a license issued under this chapter before operating as a sports wagering service provider with a certificate holder, a vendor, or an applicant for a certificate of authority under IC 4-38-4 or a vendor's license.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-37-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-37-5-4
Retirement fund; insurance; benefit plans
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall adopt a resolution providing that the corporation's employees who are eligible to participate in the public employees' retirement fund under the eligibility requirements set forth in IC 5-10.2 and IC 5-10.3 shall participate in the fund.

(b) The board shall adopt a resolution to allow the corporation's employees to participate in group insurance and other benefit plans, including the state employees' deferred compensation plan, that are available to state employees.

As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-27
"Permit holder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. "Permit holder" means a person that has received a permit from the commission.

As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13-2-12.6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-13-2-12.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.21-1997, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.7-1998, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 4-13-2-14.7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-13-2-14.7
State agency employees working with children; sex crime convictions; dismissal
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.7. A person employed, appointed, or under contract with a state agency, who works with or around children, shall be dismissed (after the appropriate pre-deprivation procedure has occurred) if that person is, or has ever been, convicted of any of the following:

(1) Rape (IC 35-42-4-1), if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) (before its repeal), if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(3) Child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3).

(4) Child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4).

(5) Vicarious sexual gratification (IC 35-42-4-5).

(6) Child solicitation (IC 35-42-4-6).

(7) Child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7).

(8) Sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9) as a Class A or Class B felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 4 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).

(9) Incest (IC 35-46-1-3), if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.11-1994, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.12-1994, SEC.1; P.L.228-2001, SEC.1; P.L.214-2013, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.59; P.L.168-2014, SEC.6; P.L.13-2016, SEC.1; P.L.92-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-38-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-38-9-3
Acceptable wagers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission shall require a certificate holder and vendor to take commercially reasonable measures to ensure that a certificate holder or vendor does not accept wagers placed by any of the following:

(1) A partnership, a corporation, an association, or any other entity that is not an individual.

(2) A person who is not at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(3) A certificate holder, a vendor, a director, officer, or employee of the certificate holder or vendor, or a relative living in the same household of a certificate holder or vendor.

(4) A sports wagering service provider, a director, officer, or employee of a sports wagering service provider, or a relative living in the same household of a sports wagering service provider.

(5) With respect to a sporting event sponsored, organized, or conducted by a particular sports governing body, any of the following:

(A) An employee of the sports governing body.

(B) A game official employed by or under contract with the sports governing body.

(C) A coach, manager, or other personnel employed by or under contract with a member club of the sports governing body.

(D) An athlete who is:

(i) under contract with a member club of the sports governing body in the case of a team sport; or

(ii) eligible to participate in events conducted by the sports governing body in the case of an individual sport.

(E) An employee of a union representing athletes or game officials.

(F) A relative living in the same household of an individual described in clauses (A) through (E).

(6) An individual convicted of a state or federal crime relating to sports wagering.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-23-27-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 4-23-27-3
Members
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. The board consists of the following members:

(1) The secretary of the family and social services administration.

(2) The state health commissioner.

(3) The insurance commissioner of Indiana.

(4) The state personnel director.

(5) The budget director.

(6) The secretary of education.

(7) The director of the division of mental health and addiction.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.4; P.L.43-2021, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 4-4-41-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-4-41-7
Indiana broadband connectivity program; establishment, purpose, and administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The Indiana broadband connectivity program is established for the purpose of expanding the availability of broadband Internet connectivity throughout Indiana by:

(1) connecting Indiana residents and businesses that lack access to broadband Internet service with providers of broadband Internet service through the public broadband portal created under section 8 of this chapter; and

(2) providing funding under section 9 of this chapter to assist broadband Internet providers in meeting the expense of extending broadband Internet service to addresses at which minimum broadband Internet service is unavailable.

(b) The office shall administer the program.

As added by P.L.89-2021, SEC.11 and P.L.158-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-3-25-14 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 4-3-25-14
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall submit a report not later than August 31 each year regarding the commission's work during the previous year. The report shall be submitted to the legislative council, the governor, and the chief justice of Indiana. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.7-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-13-2-14.6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-13-2-14.6
Salary agreements or adjustments; compensation plans; approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.6. A salary agreement, salary adjustment, or compensation plan for the personnel of any state agency is not valid unless approved by the state budget agency, except where the amount of compensation or salary is expressly fixed or provided for by law. Schedules of salary ranges showing the current salaries of the employees of all state agencies shall be filed in the office of the director of the state budget agency.

As added by P.L.31-1987, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-32.3-7-1
Charity gaming enforcement fund established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The charity gaming enforcement fund is established. The commission shall administer the fund.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-24-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-24-6-11
Transfer of funds
Status: reserved

Sec. 11. The chief administrative officer of the department, division, or state agency that has administrative control and supervision of an institution with a fund established under section 6 of this chapter may transfer money from the institution's fund to one (1) or more other funds established under section 6 of this chapter. The institution receiving the transferred money shall use the transferred money in conformity with section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.30-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-6-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-6-5-6
Definitions; exemptions from act
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The term "competent attorney", as used in this chapter, means a citizen of this state who has been duly licensed to practice law in this state.

(b) The term "agency", whenever used in this chapter, means and includes any board, bureau, commission, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state of Indiana; provided, however, this chapter shall not be construed to apply where:

(1) An appointee has by law duties of a quasi-judicial nature.

(2) Counsel by law is required to represent the public, as distinguished from the state of Indiana, or its agencies.

(3) A substantial part of the duties is in collecting and maintaining statistical information and a legislative reference library.

(4) A constitutional officer of the state is by law made a board, bureau, commission, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state of Indiana.

Formerly: Acts 1943, c.70, s.6; Acts 1965, c.293, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.22; P.L.136-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-20.5-5-7
Newly leased facilities; lease conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If an agency's needs cannot be met under section 6 of this chapter, the department may approve the leasing of facilities for the agency or lease facilities in its own name and assign them to the agency. A lease approved under this subsection must satisfy all the following:

(1) Must be approved under IC 4-13-2-14.1.

(2) May not be for a term of more than four (4) years.

(3) May provide for the state to make improvements on the leased property if authorized by the public works division of the department.

(4) Notwithstanding IC 4-13-2-20, may provide for payment to the lessor at any time during the term of the lease for leasehold improvements made by the lessor.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), the following apply:

(1) A lease entered into under this section may be renewed for successive terms.

(2) The term of a lease may be for more than four (4) years, but not more than ten (10) years, if the commissioner makes a written determination stating the reason that it is in the best interests of the state to rent property for a term of more than four (4) years.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.267-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-35-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-35-2-7
"Licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued under this article.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7.3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 4-23-7.3-15
Publication and access requirements; public disclosure
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The publication and access requirements of this chapter do not apply to data that would otherwise be exempt from public disclosure under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(19).

As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-12-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-12-5-2
"Master settlement agreement" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "master settlement agreement" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-3-3-6.

As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-31-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-31-1-2
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The purpose of this article is to permit pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Indiana and to ensure that pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Indiana will be conducted with the highest of standards and the greatest level of integrity.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-32.3-7-5
Transfer of surplus revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Before the last business day of January, April, July, and October, the commission shall, upon approval of the budget agency, transfer the surplus revenue to the treasurer of state for deposit in the lottery surplus fund.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 4-6-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-6-2-1.5
Suits against state and local government officials or employees; defense by attorney general; letter summarizing teachers' rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) Whenever any state governmental official or employee, whether elected or appointed, is made a party to a suit, and the attorney general determines that said suit has arisen out of an act which such official or employee in good faith believed to be within the scope of the official's or employee's duties as prescribed by statute or duly adopted regulation, the attorney general shall defend such person throughout such action.

(b) Whenever a teacher (as defined in IC 20-18-2-22) is made a party to a civil suit, and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of an act that the teacher in good faith believed was within the scope of the teacher's duties in enforcing discipline policies developed under IC 20-33-8-12, the attorney general shall defend the teacher throughout the action.

(c) Not later than July 30 of each year, the attorney general, in consultation with the Indiana education employment relations board established in IC 20-29-3-1, shall draft and disseminate a letter by electronic mail to the listed electronic mail address of teachers providing a summary of the teacher's rights and protections under state and federal law, including a teacher's rights and protections relating to the teacher's performance evaluation under IC 20-28-11.5.

(d) The department of education, in consultation with the Indiana education employment relations board, shall develop a method to provide the attorney general with the names and electronic mail addresses of active teachers in Indiana in order for the attorney general to disseminate the letter described in subsection (c). Names and electronic mail addresses collected and provided to the attorney general under this subsection are confidential and excepted from public disclosure as provided in IC 5-14-3-4.

(e) Whenever a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-26-2-4) is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of an act authorized under IC 20-30-5-0.5 or IC 20-30-5-4.5, the attorney general shall defend the school corporation throughout the action.

(f) Whenever a law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 5-2-18.2-2), governmental body (as defined in IC 5-2-18.2-1), or postsecondary educational institution (as defined in IC 5-2-18.2-2.2) is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of an act authorized or required by IC 5-2-18.2, the attorney general may defend the law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution throughout the action if:

(1) the entity has requested representation by the attorney general; and

(2) the actions subject to the suit do not violate federal or state law.

(g) As used in this subsection, "bridge authority" refers to the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority established by IC 8-16-15.5-2. Whenever:

(1) the bridge authority;

(2) a member of the bridge authority;

(3) an officer of the bridge authority; or

(4) an employee of the bridge authority;

is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of an act or omission of any person described in subdivision (1), (2), (3), or (4), that is authorized or required under IC 8-16-15.5 or any other law, the attorney general shall defend that person throughout the action.

(h) A determination by the attorney general under subsection (a), (b), (e), (f), or (g) shall not be admitted as evidence in the trial of any such civil action for damages.

(i) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive any such person of the person's right to select counsel of the person's own choice at the person's own expense.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.21, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.16-1990, SEC.1; P.L.1-2005, SEC.56; P.L.78-2005, SEC.1; P.L.121-2009, SEC.1; P.L.239-2015, SEC.1; P.L.149-2016, SEC.9; P.L.241-2017, SEC.1; P.L.163-2020, SEC.1; P.L.184-2023, SEC.1; P.L.55-2025, SEC.1; P.L.106-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-2-6-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-2-6-2.5
Jurisdiction of commission; abolished office of a state officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) The commission has jurisdiction over the following persons:

(1) A current or former state officer.

(2) A current or former employee.

(3) A person who has or had a business relationship with an agency.

(4) A current or former special state appointee.

(b) If the office of a state officer is abolished, the following apply:

(1) The commission continues to have jurisdiction over a person who held the office before the office was abolished to the same extent that the commission would have had jurisdiction over the person if the office had not been abolished.

(2) The following continue to apply to a person who held the office before the office was abolished to the same extent that the following would have applied to the person if the office had not been abolished:

(A) This chapter.

(B) IC 4-2-7.

(C) IC 4-2-8.

As added by P.L.9-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.15-1992, SEC.2; P.L.222-2005, SEC.3; P.L.43-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-22-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-22-9-5
References to Indiana Administrative Code; incorporation by reference
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A reference in a rule to the Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) in the form of an IAC citation, if unaccompanied by a reference to a specific edition or supplement to the Indiana Administrative Code, shall be construed to include any amendment to the cited provision occurring after the date that the reference is written.

(b) If a matter that is incorporated by reference into a rule is amended after the effective date of the rule, the rule includes the amendment to the incorporated matter only if the incorporated matter is:

(1) an Indiana statute codified with an Indiana Code (IC) citation number; or

(2) an Indiana rule codified with an Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) number.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 4-35-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-35-6-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.142-2009, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 4-12-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-12-4-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.229-2011, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 4-33-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-33-3-8
Conflict of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person may not be appointed to the commission or continue to be a commission member if the person or the person's spouse, child, or parent is:

(1) a member of the board of directors of; or

(2) financially interested in;

a gambling operation subject to the jurisdiction of the commission.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-33-6-20
City approval of riverboat gambling
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to a city that:

(1) has a population of less than one hundred thousand (100,000); and

(2) is located in a county contiguous to Lake Michigan that has a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commission may not issue a license under this article to allow a riverboat to operate from a city to which this section applies unless the voters of the city have approved the conducting of gambling games on riverboats in the city.

(c) If the legislative body of the city approves the docking of a riverboat under section 19 of this chapter, or if at least the number of the registered voters of the city required under IC 3-8-6-3 for a petition to place a candidate on the ballot sign a petition submitted to the circuit court clerk requesting that a local public question concerning riverboat gaming be placed on the ballot, the county election board shall place the following question on the ballot in the city during the next general election:

"Shall licenses be issued to permit riverboat gambling in the City of _______?".

(d) A public question under this section shall be placed on the ballot in accordance with IC 3-10-9 and must be certified in accordance with IC 3-10-9-3.

(e) The clerk of the circuit court of a county holding an election under this chapter shall certify the results determined under IC 3-12-4-9 to the commission and the department of state revenue.

(f) If a public question under this section is placed on the ballot in a city and the voters of the city do not vote in favor of permitting riverboat gambling under this article, another public question under this section may not be held in that city for at least two (2) years.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.97; P.L.3-1997, SEC.415; P.L.11-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-20.5-6-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.123-2002, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-20.5-5-2
"Facility" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "facility" includes any of the following:

(1) Office space.

(2) Storage space.

(3) A parking garage or lot.

(4) Other property that can be used by an agency.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-21.5-1-4
"Agency action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Agency action" means any of the following:

(1) The whole or a part of an order.

(2) The failure to issue an order.

(3) An agency's performance of, or failure to perform, any other duty, function, or activity under this article.

As added by P.L.18-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-3-24-4
Duties of the budget agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In coordination with state agencies, the budget agency shall:

(1) review all federal assistance received by state agencies;

(2) subject each federal assistance opportunity to a cost-benefit analysis that measures the fiscal impact and regulatory impact of the federal assistance to determine whether the federal assistance opportunity should be pursued;

(3) prepare and administer an indirect cost allocation plan for managing federal assistance;

(4) establish policies regarding federal assistance management by state agencies; and

(5) maintain an information system on federal assistance programs.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 4-15-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-15-14-3
"Employee" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "employee" means a person who is employed full time by a state agency.

As added by P.L.38-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-22-2-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.120, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1977, P.L.38, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 4-3-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-3-9-5
University lands; transfer to state; allocation of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. In the event that any land or interest in land which the governor determines necessary or desirable to transfer to the United States of America pursuant to this chapter is in the name of the board of trustees of a state-supported university, the board of trustees of that university may, if not inconsistent with the terms and conditions of the gift, bequest or devise, if any, by which the university received the land or interest in land, transfer such interest to the state of Indiana without consideration, or for a nominal or substantial sum, or for a period of years, or in exchange for lands of the state, or on such other terms as the governor and the board of trustees of the university may agree. The state budget agency, with the approval of the governor, shall allocate and transfer to the university from any funds which may be appropriated for use to accomplish the purposes of this chapter any sum of money agreed upon by the governor and the board of trustees pursuant to this section. The allocation of funds shall be in addition to, and not a part of, any other appropriation made to the university.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.25, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2.3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 4-22-2.3-9
Pesticide review board interim rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The Indiana pesticide review board may adopt interim rules under IC 4-22-2-37.2 to classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide, if the Indiana pesticide review board finds that adoption of the interim rule is necessary to prevent an undue and immediate hazard to persons, animals, wildlife, lands, or water, other than the pests that the pesticide is intended to prevent, destroy, control, or mitigate.

(b) The Indiana pesticide review board may adopt interim rules under IC 4-22-2-37.2 to impose a restriction or requirement on the storage, distribution, use, application, or record keeping for a restricted use pesticide that is more stringent than the restriction or requirement imposed under federal law if the Indiana pesticide review board finds that weather, soil, or other conditions in Indiana impact the effectiveness or safety of the storage, distribution, use, application, or record keeping of the restricted use pesticide in a manner that differs from federal law generally.

(c) The Indiana pesticide review board may adopt interim rules under IC 4-22-2-37.2 to impose a restriction or requirement on the storage, distribution, use, application, or record keeping for a restricted use or general use pesticide that is more stringent than the restriction or requirement imposed under federal law if the Indiana pesticide review board receives a written request from the registrant of the applicable pesticide.

(d) Unless specifically authorized by Indiana law under IC 15-16-5-72, an interim rule authorized under this section expires on adjournment sine die of the regular session of the general assembly that begins after the rule is accepted for filing by the publisher of the Indiana Register and may not be continued in another interim rule.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-35-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-35-2-6
"Gaming agent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Gaming agent" means an individual described in IC 4-33-4.5.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 4-22-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-22-8-12
Failure to comply with chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Failure of an agency, the publisher, or the code revision committee to comply with this chapter does not invalidate a rule or other agency statement.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 4-33-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-33-20-6
Staffing level
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission shall initially staff the division with sixteen (16) gaming control officers. Subject to the availability of funds in the charity gaming enforcement fund, the commission may increase the number of gaming control officers employed by the division at its discretion.

As added by P.L.227-2007, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-39 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-39
"Sports wagering"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Sports wagering" refers to wagering conducted under IC 4-38 on athletic and sporting events involving human competitors. The term does not include:

(1) pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; or

(2) wagering on e-sports.

As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13.1-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-13.1-4-3
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-16(a).

As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-10-21-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 10 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-10-21-6
Exclusions from state spending cap
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The following expenditures that would otherwise be subject to this chapter shall be excluded from all computations and determinations related to a state spending cap:

(1) Expenditures derived from money deposited in the state general fund and the counter-cyclical revenue and economic stabilization fund from any of the following:

(A) Gifts.

(B) Federal funds.

(C) Dedicated funds.

(D) Intergovernmental transfers.

(E) Damage awards.

(F) Property sales.

(2) Expenditures for any of the following:

(A) Transfers of money among the state general fund and the counter-cyclical revenue and economic stabilization fund.

(B) Reserve fund deposits.

(C) Refunds of intergovernmental transfers.

(D) Payment of judgments against the state and settlement payments made to avoid a judgment against the state, other than a judgment or settlement payment for failure to pay a contractual obligation or a personnel expenditure.

(E) Distributions or allocations of state tax revenues to a unit of local government under IC 36-7-13, IC 36-7-26, IC 36-7-27, IC 36-7-31, or IC 36-7-31.3.

(F) Motor vehicle excise tax replacement payments that are derived from amounts transferred to the state general fund from the lottery surplus fund.

(G) Distributions of state tax revenues collected under IC 7.1 that are payable to cities and towns.

As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.4. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.12; P.L.108-2019, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-21.5-2-8
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The amendments made to IC 4-21.5-3-27.5 and the addition of IC 34-52-2-1.5 in the 2023 session of the general assembly only apply to agency actions commenced under IC 4-21.5-3 after June 30, 2023.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-38-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-38-4-5
Fee deposited in state general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall deposit fees received under section 3 of this chapter in the sports wagering fund established by IC 4-38-8-2.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-6-14-15 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-6-14-15
Funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The attorney general may pay for the administration of this chapter only from funds currently appropriated to the office of the attorney general.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-13-2-14.2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-13-2-14.2
Contracts of state agencies to be in writing; provisions required by statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a contract to which a state agency is a party must be in writing.

(b) A contract is not required to be in writing if the contract is created under:

(1) IC 5-22-8;

(2) IC 5-22-10-4; or

(3) IC 4-13.6-5-5.

However, the attorney general, in rules adopted under section 14.3 of this chapter, may require the state agency that is the party to the contract to maintain on file invoices, bills, or other writings that show the contract was performed and the amount of payment that is due.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), if a statute or rule requires a provision to be part of a contract to which a state agency is a party, the provision shall be construed to be part of the contract even though:

(1) the contract is not in writing; or

(2) the contract is in writing but the provision is omitted.

(d) Provisions required by rule under subsection (c) apply only to contracts awarded under IC 5-22-8.

As added by P.L.31-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.33-1995, SEC.2; P.L.49-1997, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-12-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 4-12-16-1
Fund refers to the agency settlement fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the agency settlement fund established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 4-6-9.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 4-6-9.1-1
Period for which emergency declared
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Sections 1 through 7 of this chapter apply to the period during which an emergency is declared and the twenty-four (24) hours before the declaration by the governor under IC 10-14-3-12 or IC 10-14-3-13.

(b) The definitions in IC 10-14-3 apply to this chapter.

As added by P.L.124-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-33-4.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 4-33-4.5-2
Surety bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each gaming agent shall execute a surety bond in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with surety approved by the commission, and an oath of office, both of which must be filed with the executive director.

As added by P.L.170-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 4-24-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 24 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-24-4-3
Appropriation for costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The county councils of the several counties of the state of Indiana, shall appropriate the necessary funds for said purpose.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.225, s.3.
Ind. Code § 4-6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-6-2-1
Prosecuting and defending suits by or against state and state officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The attorney general shall prosecute and defend all suits instituted by or against the state of Indiana, the prosecution and defense of which is not otherwise provided for by law, whenever the attorney general has been given ten (10) days' notice of the pendency of the suit by the clerk of the court in which the suit is pending, or whenever the governor or a majority of the officers of state require the attorney general in writing, with reasonable notice, to prosecute or defend a suit. The attorney general shall represent the state in all criminal cases in the Supreme Court, and shall defend all suits brought against the state officers in their official relations, except suits brought against them by the state; and the attorney general shall be required to attend to the interests of the state in all suits, actions, or claims in which the state is or may become interested in the Supreme Court of this state.

(b) The attorney general may not defend a member (as defined in IC 2-2.1-4-5) in an action for legislative bolting brought under IC 2-2.1-4.

Formerly: Acts 1889, c.71, s.4; Acts 1921, c.85, s.2. As amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.43; P.L.215-2016, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 4-29.5-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-29.5-10-8
Alcohol
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Notwithstanding IC 7.1-5-5-7, the Band, upon approval by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, may provide alcohol to its guests at less than cost or without charge at an event at its Gaming Facility in conformity with IC 7.1-3-17.5-6.

As added by P.L.171-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-29-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-29-3-4
Required terms of compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A tribal-state compact negotiated under this chapter must include terms concerning the following:

(1) The management of the Indian tribe's gaming operation.

(2) Revenue sharing with the state and local units of government.

(3) Infrastructure and site improvements.

(4) The administration and regulation of gaming.

(5) The types of games operated by the Indian tribe.

(b) This section does not preclude additional items and terms from being negotiated and agreed to in any tribal-state compact.

As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-30-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-30-12-1
Person less than 18 years of age; gift
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age may not purchase a lottery ticket. However, this does not prohibit the purchase of a lottery ticket for the purpose of making a gift to a minor.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-32.3-9-9
Confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Information obtained by the commission during the course of an investigation conducted under this chapter is confidential.

(b) A driver's license number or other identifying information of an operator or worker that is submitted to the commission on an application for a license under this article is confidential.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-21.5-3-20
Hearing; time and place; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The administrative law judge for the hearing shall set the time and place of the hearing and give reasonable written notice to all parties and to all persons who have filed written petitions to intervene in the matter. Unless a shorter notice is required to comply with any law or is stipulated by all parties and persons filing written requests for intervention, an agency shall give at least five (5) days notice of the hearing.

(b) The notice must include a copy of any prehearing order rendered in the matter.

(c) To the extent not included in a prehearing order accompanying it the initial hearing notice in a proceeding must include the following:

(1) The names and mailing addresses of all parties and other persons to whom notice is being given by the administrative law judge.

(2) The name, official title, and mailing address of any counsel or employee who has been designated to appear for the agency and a telephone number through which the counsel or employee can be reached.

(3) The official file or other reference number, the name of the proceeding, and a general description of the subject matter.

(4) A statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing.

(5) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held.

(6) The name, official title, and mailing address of the administrative law judge and a telephone number through which information concerning hearing schedules and procedures may be obtained.

(7) A statement of the issues involved and, to the extent known to the administrative law judge, of the matters asserted by the parties.

(8) A statement that a party who fails to attend or participate in a prehearing conference, hearing, or other later stage of the proceeding may be held in default or have a proceeding dismissed under section 24 of this chapter.

(d) Subsequent hearing notices in the proceeding may omit the information described in subsections (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(5), and (c)(8).

(e) Any notice under this section may include any other matters the administrative law judge considers desirable to expedite the proceedings.

(f) The administrative law judge shall give notice to persons other than parties and petitioners for intervention who are entitled to notice under any law. Notice under this subsection may include all types of information provided in subsections (a) through (e) or may consist of a brief statement indicating:

(1) the subject matter, parties, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(2) the manner in which copies of the notice to the parties may be inspected and copied;

(3) the name of the administrative law judge; and

(4) a telephone number through which information concerning proceeding hearing schedules and procedures may be obtained.

As added by P.L.18-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-1987, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 4-23-6.5-11
Contract with third party for testing services
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The Indiana department of health shall contract with a third party for testing services under this chapter.

As added by P.L.193-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 4-29.5-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-29.5-2-15
"NIGC"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "NIGC" means the National Indian Gaming Commission established by the IGRA.

As added by P.L.171-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-4-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 16 / Section 4-4-16-3
Authority of office of rural affairs
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. To carry out the purposes described in section 1 of this chapter, the office of rural affairs, acting for and on behalf of the Indiana main street council and the Indiana main street program, may:

(1) execute contractual agreements;

(2) receive money from any source;

(3) expend money for an activity appropriate to the purposes of this chapter; and

(4) execute agreements and cooperate with:

(A) any other state or federal department or agency;

(B) Indiana political subdivisions; or

(C) any private person or corporation.

As added by P.L.22-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.83-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-21.5-3-6
Notice required; persons who must receive notice; contents; effective date; stay, preliminary hearing, and resulting order
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Notice shall be given under this section concerning the following:

(1) A safety order under IC 22-8-1.1.

(2) Any order that:

(A) imposes a sanction on a person or terminates a legal right, duty, privilege, immunity, or other legal interest of a person;

(B) is not described in section 4 or 5 of this chapter or IC 4-21.5-4; and

(C) by statute becomes effective without a proceeding under this chapter if there is no request for a review of the order within a specified period after the order is issued or served.

(3) A notice of program reimbursement or equivalent determination or other notice regarding a hospital's reimbursement issued by the office of Medicaid policy and planning or by a contractor of the office of Medicaid policy and planning regarding a hospital's year end cost settlement.

(4) A determination of audit findings or an equivalent determination by the office of Medicaid policy and planning or by a contractor of the office of Medicaid policy and planning arising from a Medicaid postpayment or concurrent audit of a hospital's Medicaid claims.

(5) A license suspension or revocation under:

(A) IC 37-1-3;

(B) IC 37-2-4;

(C) IC 28-1-29;

(D) IC 28-7-5;

(E) IC 28-8-4.1;

(F) IC 28-8-5; or

(G) IC 28-8-6.

(6) An order issued by the secretary or the secretary's designee against providers regulated by the office of the secretary, the bureau of better aging or the bureau of disabilities services and not licensed by the Indiana department of health under IC 16-27 or IC 16-28.

(b) When an agency issues an order described by subsection (a), the agency shall give notice to the following persons:

(1) Each person to whom the order is specifically directed.

(2) Each person to whom a law requires notice to be given.

A person who is entitled to notice under this subsection is not a party to any proceeding resulting from the grant of a petition for review under section 7 of this chapter unless the person is designated as a party in the record of the proceeding.

(c) The notice must include the following:

(1) A brief description of the order.

(2) A brief explanation of the available procedures and the time limit for seeking administrative review of the order under section 7 of this chapter.

(3) Any other information required by law.

(d) An order described in subsection (a) is effective fifteen (15) days after the order is served, unless a statute other than this article specifies a different date or the agency specifies a later date in its order. This subsection does not preclude an agency from issuing, under IC 4-21.5-4, an emergency or other temporary order concerning the subject of an order described in subsection (a).

(e) If a petition for review of an order described in subsection (a) is filed within the period set by section 7 of this chapter and a petition for stay of effectiveness of the order is filed by a party or another person who has a pending petition for intervention in the proceeding, an administrative law judge shall, as soon as practicable, conduct a preliminary hearing to determine whether the order should be stayed in whole or in part. The burden of proof in the preliminary hearing is on the person seeking the stay. The administrative law judge may stay the order in whole or in part. The order concerning the stay may be issued after an order described in subsection (a) becomes effective. The resulting order concerning the stay shall be served on the parties and any person who has a pending petition for intervention in the proceeding. It must include a statement of the facts and law on which it is based.

As added by P.L.18-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-1987, SEC.5; P.L.42-1995, SEC.2; P.L.80-1998, SEC.1; P.L.35-2010, SEC.1; P.L.153-2011, SEC.1; P.L.186-2015, SEC.1; P.L.35-2016, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.26; P.L.241-2023, SEC.1; P.L.198-2023, SEC.1; P.L.241-2023, SEC.2; P.L.174-2025, SEC.1; P.L.222-2025, SEC.1; P.L.115-2026, SEC.6; P.L.122-2026, SEC.4; P.L.145-2026, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-6-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-32.3-6-0.5
Account period
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) If a qualified organization is renewing a license issued under this article, the accounting period for the license ends on the last day of the calendar month that is two (2) months before the calendar month in which the license expires.

(b) If a qualified organization is not renewing a license issued under this article, the accounting period for the license ends on the day the license expires.

As added by P.L.145-2021, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-33-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-33-3-23
Hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A commission member, before July 1, 2020, an administrative law judge appointed by the commission, or, after June 30, 2020, an administrative law judge (as defined in IC 4-21.5-1-2) may do the following:

(1) Conduct a hearing authorized under this article.

(2) Recommend findings of fact and decisions to the commission.

(b) The commission member or administrative law judge conducting a hearing has all the powers and rights granted to the commission. A hearing under this article shall be conducted under IC 4-21.5.

(c) When conducting a public hearing, the commission shall not limit the number of speakers who may testify. However, the commission may set reasonable time limits on the length of an individual's testimony or the total amount of time allotted to proponents and opponents of an issue before the commission.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.52-1995, SEC.1; P.L.205-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-2-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-32.3-2-16.5
"Flare"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. "Flare" means the board or placard, or, in the case of an electronic pull tab game, an electronic representation of a board or placard, that accompanies each deal of pull tabs on which the following information is printed:

(1) The game name.

(2) The manufacturer's name or distinctive logo.

(3) The form number.

(4) The ticket count.

(5) The prize structure.

(6) The cost per play.

(7) The game serial number.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-3-23.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 23.1 / Section 4-3-23.1-10
"Wind power project"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "wind power project" means a project involving the construction, installation, siting, modification, operation, or decommissioning of one (1) or more wind power devices (as defined in IC 8-1-41-7) in a unit.

As added by P.L.50-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-4-41-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-4-41-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the rural broadband fund established by IC 4-4-38.5-11.

As added by P.L.89-2021, SEC.11 and P.L.158-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-4-38.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 38.6 / Section 4-4-38.6-4
"Initial proposal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "initial proposal" refers to the office's initial proposal (as described in 47 U.S.C. 1702(e)(3)) submitted to and approved by NTIA.

As added by P.L.86-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-33-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-33-9-4
Minimum and maximum wagers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Minimum and maximum wagers on gambling games shall be determined by the person who has been issued an owner's license or an operating agent contract.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6.7 / Section 4-33-6.7-1
Applications and proposals to operate an inland casino in Vigo County; deadlines; commission to prescribe form of the application and proposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a licensed owner submits a request to relocate gaming operations under IC 4-33-6-4.5, the commission shall begin accepting applications and proposals for awarding a license to operate an inland casino in Vigo County. The commission shall publish deadlines for submitting an application and proposal under this chapter on its website. An application and proposal must comply with the provisions of IC 4-33-6-2 and include any additional information required by the commission. The commission shall prescribe the form of the application and proposal for permission to operate an inland casino under this chapter.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 4-21.5-2.5-2
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply:

(1) if the agency conducting the inspection determines that the alleged violation:

(A) represents intentional misconduct or an act of fraud by a responsible person or an agent of the responsible person;

(B) is not correctable within a reasonable time, as determined by the agency;

(C) demonstrates, by a continuing pattern of conduct, a willful disregard by the responsible person of the person's obligation to remedy the errors after the responsible person becomes aware of the errors;

(D) constitutes an immediate risk to:

(i) any person;

(ii) the public health, safety, or welfare; or

(iii) the environment; or

(E) constitutes a major violation of the agency's rules as expressly provided by the rules of the agency;

(2) if another statute (including IC 13-30) provides a substantially similar procedure for correction of an alleged violation of a rule or state statute before the agency:

(A) imposes a sanction on a person; or

(B) terminates a legal right, duty, privilege, immunity, or other legal interest of a person;

(3) if application of this chapter to a violation would violate a federal law or regulation;

(4) if the alleged violation is a violation of:

(A) a rule or state statute governing the conduct of an agency employee or contractor in the procurement or performance of services or the delivery of property to a governmental entity; or

(B) an ethics code;

(5) if the alleged violation was discovered as part of the preparation of a health care licensing and certification survey by the Indiana department of health;

(6) if the alleged violation constitutes an act or omission that is charged by a state law enforcement agency as a crime or delinquent act or the agency forwards notice of the alleged violation to the attorney general, a state or local law enforcement agency, or a prosecuting attorney for investigation or prosecution as a crime or delinquent act;

(7) to a day care regulation under IC 12-17.2; or

(8) to the responsibilities of the department of child services under IC 31.

As added by P.L.215-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 4-37-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-37-7-6
Income appropriated
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) All earned income accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for purposes of this article.

(b) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-8
"Unarmed competitor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "unarmed competitor" means a person who engages in an unarmed combat match, contest, exhibition, or performance.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 4-23-7.3-3
"Framework data"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "framework data" means common electronic map information for a geographic area.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Digital orthophotography.

(2) Digital cadastre.

(3) Public land survey system.

(4) Elevation.

(5) Geodetic control.

(6) Governmental boundary units.

(7) Water features.

(8) Addresses.

(9) Streets.

As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3-32 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-21.5-3-32
Final orders; public inspection; indexing; deletions; precedent
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) Each agency shall make all written final orders available for public inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3. The agency shall index final orders that are issued after June 30, 1987, by name and subject. An agency shall index an order issued before July 1, 1987, if a person submits a written request to the agency that the order be indexed. An agency shall delete from these orders identifying details to the extent required by IC 5-14-3 or other law. In each case, the justification for the deletion must be explained in writing and attached to the order.

(b) An agency may not rely on a written final order as precedent to the detriment of any person until the order has been made available for public inspection and indexed in the manner described in subsection (a). However, this subsection does not apply to any person who has actual timely knowledge of the order. The burden of proving that knowledge is on the agency.

As added by P.L.18-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-1987, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-1-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-1-6-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

(1) "Personal information system" means any recordkeeping process, whether automated or manual, containing personal information and the name, personal number, or other identifying particulars of a data subject.

(2) "Personal information" means any information that describes, locates, or indexes anything about an individual or that affords a basis for inferring personal characteristics about an individual including, but not limited to, the individual's education, financial transactions, medical history, criminal or employment records, finger and voice prints, photographs, or the individual's presence, registration, or membership in an organization or activity or admission to an institution.

(3) "Data subject" means an individual about whom personal information is indexed or may be located under the individual's name, personal number, or other identifiable particulars, in a personal information system.

(4) "State agency" means every agency, board, commission, department, bureau, or other entity of the administrative branch of Indiana state government, except those which are the responsibility of the state comptroller, treasurer of state, secretary of state, attorney general, and excepting the department of state police and state educational institutions.

(5) "Confidential" means information which has been so designated by statute or by promulgated rule or regulation based on statutory authority.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.21, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1978, P.L.10, SEC.1; P.L.19-1983, SEC.1; P.L.2-2007, SEC.17; P.L.215-2016, SEC.2; P.L.219-2017, SEC.7; P.L.8-2019, SEC.6; P.L.43-2021, SEC.5; P.L.9-2024, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-20.5-7-7
Transfer of property between agencies or educational institutions
Status: reserved

Sec. 7. (a) Surplus property may, under the policies prescribed by the budget agency, be transferred to another agency or a state educational institution.

(b) The policies of the budget agency must include a requirement that the agency head of the accepting agency or the state educational institution do the following:

(1) Find that the property is necessary or convenient to the accepting agency's or state educational institution's use or purpose.

(2) Request, in writing, approval of the governor to transfer possession of the property from the transferring agency.

(c) With the approval of the budget agency, the accepting agency or state educational institution may transfer funds to the transferring agency in consideration of the transfer.

(d) The offer to the transferring agency must remain open for thirty (30) days after the offer was made. If an offer has not been rejected or accepted by the agency within thirty (30) days, the department may dispose of the property as otherwise permitted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.39-1995, SEC.2; P.L.267-1999, SEC.6; P.L.246-2005, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-33
"Racing meeting"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. "Racing meeting" means the period of time for which permission to conduct horse racing has been granted to a permit holder by the commission.

As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 4-20.5-19-1
Jurisdiction
Status: reserved

Sec. 1. If the United States government or an agency of the United States government is authorized to acquire jurisdiction of a memorial or historic grounds and buildings in Indiana to be preserved and maintained by the United States government or an agency of the United States government as a national monument, the agency of the state having charge of the memorial or historic grounds and buildings may, with the approval of the governor, cede all jurisdiction of the memorial, property, buildings, and appurtenances to the United States government or the agency of the United States government.

[Pre-1995 Title 14 Recodification Citation: 14-6-1-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 4-6-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-6-17-6
"Foreign terrorist organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "foreign terrorist organization" means any organization designated by the United States government as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13.6-5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-13.6-5-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 10.5 of this chapter by P.L.20-1991 applies to public works contracts for which notices calling for sealed proposals for the work are published after June 30, 1991.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 4-30-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-30-14-4
Disclosure of confidential information relating to the lottery; Level 2 felony
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who, with intent to defraud or with intent to provide a financial or other advantage to the person or another person, knowingly discloses information relating to the lottery that is designated as confidential under this article commits a Level 2 felony.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 4-1-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-1-12-5
Enforcement of preexisting condition exclusion
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "preexisting condition exclusion" has the meaning set forth in 45 CFR 144.103, as in effect on January 1, 2019.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law:

(1) 42 U.S.C. 300gg-3;

(2) 45 CFR 147.108; and

(3) all other provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act concerning preexisting condition exclusions;

and the protections therein and in effect on January 1, 2019, are in effect and must be enforced in Indiana, regardless of the legal status of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-7-1-7
Failure to pay accounts; suit for recovery
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Whenever any officer or other person shall render an account to, and make settlement with the state comptroller, as in this chapter required, and shall fail to pay over to the treasurer of state the amount to be paid by such officer or person into the state treasury, or to such person as shall be entitled by law to receive the same, within the time prescribed by law, or if no time is prescribed by law, then within the time specified by the state comptroller, the state comptroller, upon being notified by the treasurer, or otherwise, of the person's failure, shall institute suit for the recovery of the amount due and unpaid.

Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.7. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.29; P.L.9-2024, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 4-15-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-15-12-3
Indiana affirmative action office; creation; director's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. There is created within the state personnel department the Indiana affirmative action office. The director of the department shall:

(1) appoint an affirmative action officer who shall direct the office; and

(2) employ the additional personnel necessary to carry out the functions of the office, which personnel are governed by IC 4-15-2.2.

As added by P.L.12-1983, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-2-36 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-32.3-2-36
"Surplus revenue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. "Surplus revenue" means the amount of money in the charity gaming enforcement fund that is not required to meet the cost of administration and the cash flow need of the commission under this article, IC 4-33-19, and IC 4-33-20.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-10-18-16 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 10 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-10-18-16
Grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Grants to or on behalf of political subdivisions for qualified economic growth initiatives shall be made by the Indiana economic development corporation established by IC 5-28-3-1.

(b) Each grant shall be made under a grant agreement by and between:

(1) the Indiana economic development corporation; and

(2) the political subdivision proposing the economic growth initiative or the person (as defined in IC 36-1-2-12) acting on behalf of the political subdivision.

(c) Each grant agreement shall describe in detail:

(1) the qualified economic growth initiative;

(2) the financing plan by the political subdivision proposing the economic growth initiative or by the person acting on behalf of the political subdivision; and

(3) the estimated cost of the economic growth initiative and all sources of money for the initiative.

(d) The Indiana economic development corporation may not execute and deliver a grant agreement under this section, and no money may be disbursed from the economic growth initiatives account, until the grant agreement has been:

(1) reviewed by the budget committee established by IC 4-12-1-3; and

(2) approved by the budget agency established by IC 4-12-1-3.

(e) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), no money may be disbursed for a grant from the economic growth initiatives account without an appropriation made by the general assembly for that purpose, unless the grant is for a qualified economic growth initiative for a government building that is to be occupied by an agency of the federal government.

(f) Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of any grant may be used for training or retraining employees whose jobs will be created or retained as a result of the economic growth initiative.

As added by P.L.28-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.4-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 4-35-2-7.7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-35-2-7.7
"Mobile gaming device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.7. "Mobile gaming device" means an electronic device, including software, that does the following:

(1) Displays information related to a gambling game.

(2) Enables a patron to place a wager on a gambling game from an approved location using money placed into a deposit account maintained under the rules of the commission.

As added by P.L.229-2013, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 4-36-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-36-3-2
Investigative powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. For purposes of conducting an investigation or a proceeding under this article, the commission may do the following:

(1) Administer oaths.

(2) Take depositions.

(3) Issue subpoenas.

(4) Compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-20.5-18-2
Acceptance by governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The governor is authorized to accept for the state the retrocession of jurisdiction if the governor considers retrocession to be in the best interest of the state.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-4-38.6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 38.6 / Section 4-4-38.6-5
"NTIA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "NTIA" refers to the National Telecommunications Information Administration, United States Department of Commerce.

As added by P.L.86-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.2 / Section 4-23-7.2-2
Division; duties and functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana historical bureau is established as a division of the library.

(b) It is the duty of the historical bureau to edit and publish documentary and other material relating to the history of the state of Indiana and to promote the study of Indiana history.

(c) As appropriate, the historical bureau shall work with the Indiana historical society, the county historical societies, and any other person, agency, or organization concerned with Indiana history.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.25-1990, SEC.2; P.L.42-2018, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 4-12-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-12-10-1
"Center" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in the chapter, "center" refers to a regional technology center established under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.26-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-33-13-3
Deposits into state gaming fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall deposit tax revenue collected under this chapter in the state gaming fund.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.273-1999, SEC.42; P.L.195-2023, SEC.2; P.L.157-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-5-1-1
Commencement of term; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The individual elected as secretary of state shall take office on January 1 following the individual's election.

(b) The secretary of state, before entering upon the duties of office, shall execute an official bond with freehold or corporate security. Freehold surety must be approved by the governor.

Formerly: Acts 1852,1RS, c.96, s.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.12, SEC.1; P.L.8-1995, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-5
"Sparring"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "sparring" means combat in which participants intend to and actually:

(1) inflict kicks, punches, and blows; and

(2) apply other techniques;

that may reasonably be expected to inflict injury on an opponent in a contest, exhibition, or performance.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-13-4.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 4-13-4.1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.28-1983, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.126-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-35-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-35-5-7
Transfer of license; commission approval; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A licensee or any other person must apply for and receive the commission's approval before:

(1) a gambling game license is:

(A) transferred;

(B) sold; or

(C) purchased; or

(2) a voting trust agreement or other similar agreement is established with respect to the gambling game license.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules governing the procedure a licensee or other person must follow to take an action under subsection (a). The rules must specify that a person who obtains an ownership interest in a gambling game license must meet the criteria of this article and comply with the rules adopted by the commission. A licensee may transfer a gambling game license only in accordance with this article and the rules adopted by the commission.

(c) A person may not:

(1) lease;

(2) hypothecate; or

(3) borrow or loan money against;

a gambling game license.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a transfer fee is imposed on an initial licensee who sells or otherwise relinquishes a controlling interest, as determined under the rules of the commission, in a gambling game license. The amount of the fee is fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).

(e) The fee imposed by subsection (d) does not apply if:

(1) the gambling game license is transferred as a result of an event described in section 4(c) of this chapter; or

(2) the controlling interest in the gambling game license is transferred in a transaction in which no gain or loss is recognized as a result of the transaction in accordance with Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(f) The transfer of a gambling game license by a person other than the initial licensee to receive the gambling game license is not subject to a transfer fee.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-21 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-21
Requirement to comply with terms of application
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A person to whom a permit is issued may not:

(1) hold the match or exhibition at any other time or place;

(2) permit any other contestant to participate in the match or exhibition;

(3) charge a greater rate or rates of admission; or

(4) pay a greater fee, compensation, or percentage to contestants than that specified in the application filed before the issuance of the permit.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), in case of emergency the commission may, upon application, allow a person to hold a boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat match or exhibition wherever and whenever it considers fit within the city in which the person is located and substitute contestants or seconds as circumstances may require.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-36-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-36-7-3
Investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission shall conduct investigations necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the operation of type II gambling games under this article. The commission may conduct investigations of the following:

(1) Retailers.

(2) Applicants for endorsements or licenses issued under this article.

(3) Licensed manufacturers and distributors.

(4) Employees of the commission under this article.

(5) Applicants for contracts or employment with the commission under this article.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-23
"Outs"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Outs" means all pari-mutuel tickets unpresented or unclaimed as of sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the calendar year in which the ticket was purchased.

As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-23-34-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 34 / Section 4-23-34-5
Chairpersons; secretary; treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The member appointed to represent the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the member appointed to represent the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution shall serve as the co-chairpersons of the commission.

(b) The commission shall elect one (1) member to serve as the secretary of the commission and one (1) member to serve as the treasurer of the commission.

As added by P.L.3-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-3-22-10
Duties; budget decision making and negotiations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The OMB shall provide expertise to the governor for budget decision making and negotiations.

As added by P.L.246-2005, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 4-10-22-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 10 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-10-22-4
Refund of excess reserves to taxpayers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The following apply if sufficient excess state reserves are available to provide an automatic taxpayer refund to each taxpayer eligible for a refund:

(1) To qualify for a refund, a taxpayer must have filed, by the end of the calendar year in which a determination is made under section 1 of this chapter that the state has excess reserves, an Indiana resident individual adjusted gross income tax return for the taxpayer's taxable year ending in the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which such a determination is made.

(2) The amount of the refund is determined for each qualifying taxpayer as follows:

STEP ONE: Determine the total amount of excess state reserves that under section 3 of this chapter are available to provide automatic taxpayer refunds.

STEP TWO: Determine the total number of taxpayers that qualify for a refund under subdivision (1).

STEP THREE: Determine the result of:

(A) the STEP ONE result; divided by

(B) the STEP TWO result;

as rounded to the nearest dollar.

(3) The refund is a refundable credit that shall first be applied as a credit against adjusted gross income tax liability in the taxpayer's taxable year in which a refund is provided. Any remaining unused credit shall be refunded to the taxpayer. The credit may not be carried forward.

(4) If an individual and the individual's spouse file a joint Indiana resident individual adjusted gross income tax return for the taxable year ending in the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which a determination is made under section 1 of this chapter that the state has excess reserves:

(A) the individual and the individual's spouse are considered two (2) taxpayers for purposes of determining the amount of the refund under subdivision (2) for a qualifying taxpayer; and

(B) the amount of the refund that the individual and the individual's spouse are entitled to claim is equal to the amount of any refund determined under subdivision (2) for a qualifying taxpayer, multiplied by two (2).

(5) The refund under this chapter is subject to IC 6-8.1-9-2, IC 6-8.1-9.5, and IC 6-8.1-9.7.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.5; P.L.2-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3.5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 4-21.5-3.5-19
Mediator meetings with parties
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. In the mediation process, the mediator may meet jointly or separately with the parties and may express an evaluation of the proceeding to one (1) or more parties or their representatives. This evaluation may be expressed in the form of settlement ranges rather than exact amounts. The mediator may share revealed settlement authority with other parties or their representatives.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-33-14-6
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the commission determines that the provisions of this chapter relating to expenditures and assignments to minority and women's business enterprises have not been met, the commission may suspend, limit, or revoke the owner's license or operating agent's gaming operations, or may fine or impose appropriate conditions on the licensee or operating agent to ensure that the goals for expenditures and assignments to minority and women's business enterprises are met. However, if a determination is made that a person holding an owner's license or an operating agent has failed to demonstrate compliance with this chapter, the person has ninety (90) days from the date of the determination of noncompliance to comply.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2-40 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-22-2-40
Recall of rule; readoption
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. (a) At any time before a rule is accepted for filing by the publisher under section 35, 37.1, 37.2, or 38 of this chapter, the agency that adopted the rule may recall it. A rule may be recalled regardless of whether:

(1) the rule has been disapproved by the attorney general under section 32 of this chapter; or

(2) the rule has been disapproved by the governor under section 34 of this chapter.

(b) IC 13-14-9 and sections 23 through 38 of this chapter do not apply to a recall action under this section. However, the agency shall distribute a notice of its recall action to the publisher for publication in the Indiana Register. IC 13-14-9 and sections 23 and 26 of this chapter do not apply to a readoption action under subsection (c).

(c) After an agency recalls a rule, the agency may reconsider its adoption action and adopt an identical rule or a revised rule. However, if IC 13-14-9 or sections 23 through 36 of this chapter apply to the recalled rule, the readopted rule must comply with the requirements under section 29 of this chapter or IC 13-14-9-9 (as applicable).

(d) The recall of a rule under this section voids any approval given after the rule was adopted and before the rule was recalled.

(e) If a rule is:

(1) subject to sections 31 and 33 of this chapter;

(2) recalled under subsection (a); and

(3) readopted under subsection (c);

the agency shall resubmit the readopted version of the recalled rule to the attorney general and the governor for approval. The attorney general and the governor have the full statutory period to approve or disapprove the readopted rule. The agency shall resubmit the readopted version of a recalled rule to the office of management and budget with sufficient information for the office of management and budget to evaluate whether the initial regulatory analysis submitted to the office of management and budget under section 22.8 of this chapter needs to be revised. If the impact of the readopted rule is substantially different from the recalled rule, the agency shall submit the revised regulatory analysis to the publisher for publication in the Indiana Register with the document control number assigned by the publisher to the rule. The agency also shall comply with any other applicable approval requirement provided by statute.

(f) The readopted version of a recalled rule is effective only after the agency has complied with section 35, 37.1, 37.2, or 38 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.18; P.L.12-1993, SEC.4; P.L.123-2006, SEC.15; P.L.291-2013, SEC.7; P.L.53-2014, SEC.60; P.L.249-2023, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 4-36-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-36-2-20
"Type II gambling game"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Type II gambling game" means a pull tab, punchboard, or tip board game approved by the Indiana gaming commission for play under IC 4-32.3, including:

(1) raffles;

(2) progressive or carryover pull tab games; and

(3) sports-themed tip board and pull tab games used with professional or National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I sporting events.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.58-2019, SEC.18; P.L.145-2021, SEC.16; P.L.163-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-29.5-0.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29.5 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 4-29.5-0.5-2
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. WHEREAS, the State of Indiana is a sovereign State of the United States of America, having been admitted to the Union pursuant to the Enabling Act of April 19, 1816, 14 Ch. 57, April 19, 1816, 3 Stat. 289, and is authorized by its constitution to enter into contracts and agreements, including this agreement with the Band; and

WHEREAS, the Band is a federally recognized Indian tribe (reaffirmed pursuant to An Act to Restore Federal Services to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, P.L.103-323, Sept. 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 2154 (hereinafter referred to as the "Pokagon Restoration Act" throughout IC 4-29.5)), and its governing body, the Tribal Council, is authorized by the Band's constitution to enter into contracts and agreements of every description, including this agreement with the State; and

WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, 480 U.S. 202 (1987), held that absent Congressional consent, and unless the state interests are sufficient to overcome federal preemption, state gaming regulations do not apply to Indian tribes within Indian country in the conduct of gaming activities under their sovereign authority; and

WHEREAS, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) (hereinafter "IGRA" throughout IC 4-29.5) establishes a federal framework for tribal gaming that permits Indian tribes to operate Class III gaming activities on Indian lands pursuant to a tribal-state Compact entered into for that purpose; and

WHEREAS, on June 30, 1993, the State through the enactment of Sec. 124 of P.L.277-1993, IC 4-33, Riverboat Gambling, authorized slot machines, roulette, baccarat, twenty-one, craps, and various other forms of casino gaming to be conducted within the State by riverboats located in certain specified counties and subject to state licensing and regulation; and

WHEREAS, said casino games are permitted "for any purpose by any person, organization or entity," within the meaning of IGRA 2710(d)(l)(B) and would be considered "Class III gaming" if conducted by the Band on "Indian lands", as those terms are defined in IGRA; and

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the State enacted Sec. 1 of P.L.255-2015, Tribal Gaming, which establishes the process by which the State may negotiate and enter into a tribal-state Compact with an Indian tribe with land located within Indiana and already taken into trust by the United States government in order to authorize Class III gaming on those Indian lands located within Indiana; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a final agency determination made on November 17, 2016, by the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior, on November 28, 2016, the United States accepted the conveyance of approximately 166 acres of land located in the City of South Bend, Indiana, in trust for the Band, which site the United States federal government determined is eligible for gaming under IGRA; and

WHEREAS, on January 16, 2018, the Band commenced "Class II gaming", as that term is defined in IGRA, on the South Bend Site under the business name Four Winds South Bend; and

WHEREAS, by letter to the Governor of Indiana dated August 13, 2019, the Band requested in accordance with IGRA 2710(d)(3)(A) that the Band and the State engage in negotiations for the purpose of entering into a gaming compact governing the conduct of "Class III gaming", as that term is defined in IGRA, on the South Bend Site; and

WHEREAS, a Compact between the Band and the State for the conduct of Class III gaming satisfies the requirements of IGRA in order for the Band to operate Class III gaming on the South Bend Site; and

WHEREAS, the State and the Band, in recognition of the sovereign rights of each party and in a spirit of cooperation in the interests of the citizens of the State and the citizens of the Band, have engaged in good faith negotiations recognizing and respecting the interests of each party and have agreed to this Compact.

As added by P.L.171-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-10
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "person" means any association, corporation, limited liability company, fiduciary, individual, joint stock company, joint venture, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other private legal entity.

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-29.5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 29.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-29.5-6-4
Class III testing standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Any testing of Class III games of chance, gaming equipment, and gaming supplies shall be conducted by an independent testing laboratory that has been certified for compliance with applicable International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for technical competence by an ISO/IEC accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), or the substantially equivalent successor arrangement. The approval of such Class III games of chance, gaming equipment, and gaming supplies in accordance with applicable standards shall be subject to the exclusive regulatory authority of the Pokagon Band Gaming Commission.

As added by P.L.171-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-35-8.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 8.3 / Section 4-35-8.3-3
Deposit of fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall deposit the fees received under section 2 of this chapter in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 4-4-41-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-4-41-6
"Registered provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "registered provider" means a company, firm, corporation, partnership, or association that provides broadband Internet service in Indiana and that has registered with the program under section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.89-2021, SEC.11 and P.L.158-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2.6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 4-22-2.6-11
Removal of expired rules
Status: repealed

Sec. 11. The publisher shall remove all rules that have expired under this chapter from the Indiana Administrative Code. However, a rule that has expired but is readopted under this chapter (or IC 4-22-2.5 (before its repeal) or IC 13-14-9.5 (before its repeal)) may not be removed from the Indiana Administrative Code.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 4-21.5-3.5-27
Confidential and privileged nature of mediation
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) A mediator is not subject to process requiring disclosure of any matter discussed during the mediation. Matters discussed during mediation are confidential and privileged.

(b) The confidentiality requirement of subsection (a) may not be waived by the parties.

(c) An objection to the obtaining of testimony or physical evidence from mediation may be made by any party or by the mediator.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-35-8.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 4-35-8.5-1
County gambling game wagering fee imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Before the fifteenth day of each month, a licensee that offers gambling game wagering under this article shall pay to the commission a county gambling game wagering fee equal to three percent (3%) of the adjusted gross receipts received from gambling game wagering during the previous month at the licensee's racetrack. However, a licensee is not required to pay more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) of county gambling game wagering fees under this section in any state fiscal year.

(b) The commission shall deposit the county gambling game wagering fee received by the commission into a separate account within the state general fund.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7.2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.2 / Section 4-23-7.2-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-30-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-30-2-8
"Vendor" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Vendor" means a person who provides or proposes to provide goods or services to the commission. The term does not include an employee of the commission, a retailer, or a state agency.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-3-17-7
Duration
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The certification by the governor under section 3 of this chapter remains in effect until:

(1) the governor revokes the certification in writing and transmits a copy of the revocation to the president of the corporation and to the secretary of state; or

(2) the general assembly provides by law for termination of the designation.

As added by P.L.16-1989, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-8.1-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 8.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-8.1-1-6
Inspection of treasury and records by state board of accounts or certified public accountant
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The governor may request the state board of accounts or appoint a certified public accountant to make, without previous notice of an inspection, a thorough inspection of the state treasury and the records relating to the state treasury. The treasurer of state, the state comptroller, and the employees of their offices, shall assist the state board of accounts or the accountant in all ways necessary to the performance of the inspection. The state board of accounts or the accountant is authorized to administer oaths to the treasurer of state, the state comptroller, or their employees for the purpose of obtaining sworn testimony. The state board of accounts or the accountant may compel the attendance of witnesses and send for persons and papers.

(b) The state board of accounts or the accountant shall certify the accountant's findings to the treasurer of state, the state comptroller, and the governor.

(c) The accountant shall be paid for the accountant's services and the accountant's expenses by the governor out of the governor's contingency fund at a rate determined reasonable by the governor.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.22, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.56; P.L.9-2024, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-7
"Licensed facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "licensed facility" means any of the following:

(1) A satellite facility licensed under IC 4-31-5.5.

(2) A riverboat (as defined by IC 4-33-2-17).

(3) A gambling game facility operated under IC 4-35.

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-38-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-38-2-6
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Department" refers to the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-6-9.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 4-6-9.1-4
Use of information obtained in investigation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Information obtained during the attorney general's investigation under this chapter, including information from a person who responds to the investigation and designates the information as confidential, must be maintained as confidential until the investigation is completed by the attorney general and a course of action is determined. The attorney general may not make known in any manner any information obtained in the course of the investigation to persons other than those specified in subsection (c). Once the investigation is completed, if there is an agreed upon settlement or if charges are filed, the information becomes public.

(b) The attorney general shall make available to the public, upon request, aggregate information concerning complaints of price gouging. The aggregate data may not identify particular persons or locations under investigation.

(c) For purposes of this section, references to the attorney general include other individuals designated in writing and acting on behalf of the attorney general during the investigation. A person designated shall preserve the confidentiality of information under subsection (a).

(d) A person who is served with a request for information, a subpoena to give testimony orally or in writing, or a request or order to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records under this chapter may apply to any court for protection against abuse or hardship.

As added by P.L.124-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-35-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-35-6-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.142-2009, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 4-12-16.2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.2 / Section 4-12-16.2-8
Money in the fund does not revert
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 4-36-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-36-2-2
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Commission" means the alcohol and tobacco commission created by IC 7.1-2-1-1.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-32.3-2-37 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 32.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-32.3-2-37
"Tip board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. "Tip board" means a board, a placard, or other device that is marked off in a grid or columns, with each section containing a hidden number or numbers or other symbols that determine a winner.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 4-23-6.5-2
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the coroners training and continuing education fund established by section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-23-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 4-23-27-2
Establishment
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. The children's health policy board is established.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 4-33-21-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-33-21-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a trustee acting under the authority of:

(1) a resolution adopted by the commission authorizing the trustee to conduct gambling operations under this chapter; and

(2) either of the following:

(A) A written power of attorney approved by the commission under IC 4-33-6-2(c), IC 4-33-6-22, IC 4-33-6.5-2(c), or IC 4-33-6.5-16.

(B) An appointment by the commission under IC 4-33-4-25.

As added by P.L.142-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 4-38-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-38-10-5
Payment of taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The payment of the tax under this chapter must be reported and remitted electronically through the department's online tax filing program.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.137-2022, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-33-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-33-3-21
Records
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The commission shall keep a complete and accurate record of the commission's meetings.

(b) The commission shall maintain records that are separate from the records of any other state board or commission. The commission's records shall be available for public inspection and must accurately reflect all commission proceedings.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 4-33-4-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-33-4-13.5
Marine structural and life safety standards for permanently moored craft
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. The commission shall:

(1) determine the appropriate marine structural and life safety standards for a permanently moored craft approved under section 13 of this chapter; and

(2) establish maintenance requirements and an inspection schedule to enforce the standards.

This section does not require a licensed owner converting a self-propelled excursion boat into a permanently moored craft to substantially alter the marine structural and life safety systems of the excursion boat that were required to comply with IC 4-33-6-6 if the self-propelled excursion boat was in service before January 1, 2011.

As added by P.L.15-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-36-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-36-6-6
Deposit of civil penalties into the enforcement and administration fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission shall deposit all civil penalties collected under this chapter into the enforcement and administration fund established under IC 7.1-4-10.

As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-22-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-22-7-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 4-22-2-3 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 4-13.6-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-13.6-1-17
"Retainage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Retainage" means any amount to be withheld from a payment to a contractor or subcontractor under the terms of a contract until the occurrence of a specified event.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-12-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-12-18-6
Expenditure of discretionary funds when the legislature is not in session; review by the budget committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Before discretionary funds deposited into an economic stimulus fund during a period in which the general assembly is not convened in a regular session or a special session may be allotted to or expended by a state agency or instrumentality, the allotment or expenditure must be reviewed by the budget committee. Money is considered continuously appropriated for the period of the federal award after budget committee review.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.174-2022, SEC.4; P.L.201-2023, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 4-30-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-30-17-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-2002, SEC.1; P.L.2-2007, SEC.63. Repealed by P.L.108-2019, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 4-24-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-24-6-2
Funds held in trust for inmates
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to a designation of the specific purpose for the use of donated funds by a donor, the superintendent or warden of an institution shall hold in trust funds deposited with the institution for the use and benefit of, or belonging to, any inmate or patient.

(b) The superintendent or warden shall keep an accurate accounting of the receipts and disbursements of funds received under subsection (a) on books and records in accordance with the accounting procedure as prescribed by the state board of accounts.

(c) Trust funds created under this section are subject to periodic audits the state board of accounts considers necessary.

(d) Trust funds created under this section shall be:

(1) deposited in depositories whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or

(2) invested in government securities of the United States.

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.242, s.2; Acts 1959, c.253, s.1. As amended by P.L.8-1991, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-31-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-31-9-8
Additional taxation by political subdivision; real and personal property taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. No tax or fee, except as provided in this article, shall be assessed or collected from a permit holder by a political subdivision having the power to assess or collect a tax or fee. This section does not apply to real or personal property taxes imposed by a local taxing unit.

As added by P.L.1-1990, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 4-3-23-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 4-3-23-3
Indiana office of energy development
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana office of energy development is established to develop and implement a comprehensive energy policy for the state.

(b) The governor shall appoint the director of the office. The director is the chief energy officer of the state and shall report directly to the governor.

As added by P.L.34-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-35-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-35-2-4
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Department" refers to the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 4-13-1.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 4-13-1.1-8
Factors for consideration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The policy established under section 6 of this chapter must focus on the following:

(1) Local economic considerations.

(2) The requirements of the agency.

(3) Servicing client needs.

(4) The availability of suitable space.

(5) Competitiveness in the market place.

(6) Ability to create positive impact on local small business.

As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-2-6-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-2-6-2.1
Compensation of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. Each member of the commission is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). A member is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.9-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-23-7-5.3-b
Disposition of library materials
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5.3. (a) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of library materials under:

(1) IC 5-22-21; or

(2) IC 5-22-22.

(b) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library and in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the board, sell, donate, or exchange library materials to or with other public or nonprofit libraries or historical societies.

(c) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, adopt policies and procedures for evaluating a proposal to:

(1) accept gifts of;

(2) sell;

(3) exchange; or

(4) otherwise dispose of;

library materials described in IC 4-23-7.1-3.

As added by P.L.30-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.11; P.L.152-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-41.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-41.5
"Teeth floating"
Status: in_force

Sec. 41.5. "Teeth floating" means filing or rasping a horse's teeth with a manual hand tool to remove sharp edges.

As added by P.L.94-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2.6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 4-22-2.6-3
Readoption of rule; initial notice; document control number
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if an agency intends to readopt a rule, the agency shall, not later than January 1 of the year preceding the year in which the rule expires under this chapter, provide an initial notice of the intended readoption in an electronic format designated by the publisher to legislators and legislative committees in the manner and on the schedule specified by the legislative council or the personnel subcommittee of the legislative council acting for the legislative council.

(b) An agency is not required to provide the initial notice under subsection (a) for a rule described in section 1(b)(1) of this chapter.

(c) After receiving the material as required by this section, the publisher shall assign a document control number.

As added by P.L.249-2023, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 4-12-1-10.2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-12-1-10.2
Budget committee meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.2. The budget committee shall meet at least once during the two (2) month period after adjournment of each regular session of the general assembly sine die and upon the call of the chair. The committee shall fix the time and place for such meetings.

As added by P.L.123-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-37-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-37-8-3
Governance of foundation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The foundation is governed by a board of directors. The directors are the members of the board.

As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-35-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-35-12-8
Duty of racetrack owner to sell a racetrack at which a trustee conducts gambling games
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person who directly or indirectly owns a racetrack that is the subject of a resolution described in section 3 of this chapter has one hundred eighty (180) days after the date on which the commission adopts the resolution to sell the racetrack (and its related properties described in section 9 of this chapter) to another person that:

(1) satisfies the requirements of IC 4-31 for obtaining a permit and this article for obtaining a gambling game license; and

(2) is approved by the commission.

(b) If the person is unable to sell the racetrack (and its related properties described in section 9 of this chapter) in the time required by subsection (a), the trustee may take any action necessary to sell the properties to another person that:

(1) satisfies the requirements of IC 4-31 for obtaining a permit and this article for obtaining a gambling game license; and

(2) is approved by the commission.

As added by P.L.142-2009, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 4-38-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-38-1-4
Commission powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission has the following powers and duties for the purpose of administering, regulating, and enforcing the system of sports wagering authorized under this article:

(1) All powers and duties specified in this article.

(2) All powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute this article.

(3) Jurisdiction and supervision over the following:

(A) All sports wagering operations in Indiana.

(B) All persons at licensed facilities where sports wagering is conducted.

(4) Any power specified in IC 4-33 or IC 4-35 concerning the supervision of persons conducting gambling games, patrons wagering on gambling games, and the facilities in which gambling games are conducted.

(5) To investigate and reinvestigate applicants, certificate holders, licensees, and vendors.

(6) To investigate alleged violations of this article.

(7) To revoke, suspend, or renew certificates and licenses under this article.

(8) To take any reasonable or appropriate action to enforce this article.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 4-15-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 17 / Section 4-15-17-8
Prohibition on strikes
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "strike" means any of the following:

(1) A work stoppage or partial cessation of work.

(2) The abstinence, in whole or in part, from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the employee's duties of employment.

(3) Any other interruption or interference with the activities of the state.

(4) The threat or encouragement of the activities described in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(b) An employee of the state shall not strike.

(c) An approved leave of absence or the unconditional resignation of an employee from employment is not a strike.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 4-21.5-2.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as provided in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, this chapter applies to the resolution of an alleged violation of a state rule or state statute within the jurisdiction of an agency that is discovered in an inspection conducted after June 30, 2017.

As added by P.L.215-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-2-1-2
Maintenance expense; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In addition to the provision of section 1, effective on the second Monday of January 1965, there shall be allowed to the governor the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000) annually for the other expenses of the office of governor: Provided, That the full maintenance expense, including all utilities and personnel costs for operating the governor's mansion, shall be provided from appropriations made to cover such expenses.

Formerly: Acts 1951, c.216, s.2; Acts 1961, c.128, s.2.
Ind. Code § 4-31-2.1-35 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 4-31-2.1-35
"Recognized meeting"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. "Recognized meeting" means a horse racing meeting conducting pari-mutuel wagering for which a permit has been issued by the commission or by the racing authority of another state or foreign country.

As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-13-1.6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 4-13-1.6-11
Public purchases; award of contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department shall award a contract under IC 5-22.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-33-21-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-33-21-9
Operation of related properties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A trustee acting under the authority of this chapter may conduct the operations of any hotel, restaurant, golf course, or other amenity related to the riverboat operation.

As added by P.L.142-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 4-31-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-31-3-15
Commission rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) IC 5-22 does not apply to procurement by the commission with respect to expenditures made under subsection (b).

(b) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning procurement that are applicable to expenditures for the following:

(1) Emergency purchases.

(2) Drug and forensic testing.

(3) Expert and specialized witnesses.

(4) Equipment and supplies costing less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) that are necessary for the regulation and administration of horse racing.

(c) Rules adopted under subsection (b) must aid the commission in selecting providers that present the greatest long term benefit to Indiana with respect to the quality of the product or services, the dependability and integrity of the selected provider, the dependability and availability of the provider's products or services, or the service, security, competence, timeliness, and maximization of gross revenues and net proceeds over the life of the product or service.

As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-3-23-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 4-3-23-6
Collaboration with the office of lieutenant governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The office shall collaborate with the office of the lieutenant governor regarding the following programs:

(1) Home energy assistance programs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Block Grant under 42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.

(2) Weatherization programs, including weatherization programs and money received under 42 U.S.C. 6851 et seq.

As added by P.L.34-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-33-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-33-4-1
Administration, regulation, and enforcement of riverboat gambling
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The commission has the following powers and duties for the purpose of administering, regulating, and enforcing the system of riverboat gambling established under this article:

(1) All powers and duties specified in this article.

(2) All powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute this article.

(3) Jurisdiction and supervision over the following:

(A) All riverboat gambling operations in Indiana.

(B) All persons on riverboats where gambling operations are conducted.

(4) Investigate and reinvestigate applicants and license holders and determine the eligibility of applicants for licenses or operating agent contracts.

(5) Select among competing applicants the applicants that promote the most economic development in a home dock area and that best serve the interests of the citizens of Indiana.

(6) Take appropriate administrative enforcement or disciplinary action against a licensee or an operating agent.

(7) Investigate alleged violations of this article.

(8) Establish fees for licenses issued under this article.

(9) Adopt appropriate standards for the design, appearance, aesthetics, and construction for riverboats and facilities.

(10) Conduct hearings.

(11) Issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and subpoenas duces tecum for the production of books, records, and other relevant documents.

(12) Administer oaths and affirmations to the witnesses.

(13) Prescribe a form to be used by an operating agent or a licensee involved in the ownership or management of gambling operations as an application for employment by potential employees.

(14) Revoke, suspend, or renew licenses issued under this article.

(15) Hire employees to gather information, conduct investigations, and carry out other tasks under this article.

(16) Take any reasonable or appropriate action to enforce this article.

(b) Applicants and license holders shall reimburse the commission for costs related to investigations and reinvestigations conducted under subsection (a)(4).

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.20-1995, SEC.5; P.L.92-2003, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-35-8.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 4-35-8.7-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" means the gaming integrity fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 4-13-1.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 4-13-1.1-2
"Commissioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the Indiana department of administration.

As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-12-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 18 / Section 4-12-18-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to federal economic stimulus funds obligated or expended by written agreement, contract, or encumbrance before April 29, 2021.

As added by P.L.64-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-35-8.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 35 / Chapter 8.3 / Section 4-35-8.3-5
Distributions to political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Money distributed to a political subdivision under section 4 of this chapter:

(1) must be paid to the fiscal officer of the political subdivision and may be deposited in the political subdivision's general fund (in the case of a school corporation, the school corporation may deposit the money into either the education fund (IC 20-40-2) or the operations fund (IC 20-40-18)) or riverboat fund established under IC 36-1-8-9, or both;

(2) may not be used to reduce the maximum levy under IC 6-1.1-18.5 of a county, city, or town or the maximum tax rate of a school corporation, but, except as provided in section 4(2) of this chapter, may be used at the discretion of the political subdivision to reduce the property tax levy of the county, city, or town for a particular year;

(3) except as provided in section 4(2) of this chapter, may be used for any legal or corporate purpose of the political subdivision, including the pledge of money to bonds, leases, or other obligations under IC 5-1-14-4; and

(4) is considered miscellaneous revenue.

(b) Money distributed under section 4(2) of this chapter must be used for the purposes specified in section 4(2) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.149-2016, SEC.14; P.L.238-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-31-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 12 / Section 4-31-12-20
Possession of stimulants, hypodermic instrument, or electrical instrument used to affect actions of a horse; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to a veterinarian licensed by the commission.

(b) The judges or the commission may suspend the license of a person who possesses:

(1) a drug or chemical that may be used as a stimulant;

(2) a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or other instrument that may be used for injection; or

(3) a battery or other electrical or mechanical instrument that may be used to affect the speed or actions of a horse;

on the premises of a permit holder.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-21.5-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 21.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-21.5-3-15
Participation in proceeding
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Any party may participate in a proceeding in person or, if the party is not an individual or is incompetent to participate, by a duly authorized representative.

(b) Whether or not participating in person, any party may be advised and represented at the party's own expense by counsel or, unless prohibited by law, by another representative.

As added by P.L.18-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-3-21.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 21.5 / Section 4-3-21.5-1
"Military bases"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "military bases" refers to the following:

(1) Military Assets.

(2) Military installations.

(3) Camp Atterbury.

(4) Crane Army Ammunition Activity.

(5) Fort Wayne International Airport.

(6) Glendora Lake Hydro-Acoustic Test Facility.

(7) Grissom Air Reserve Base.

(8) Hulman Field.

(9) Jefferson Proving Ground.

(10) Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center.

(11) Muscatatuck Urban Training Center.

(12) Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane.

As added by P.L.228-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-12-16.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.3 / Section 4-12-16.3-4
Fund administered by the attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The fund shall be administered by the office of the attorney general.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 4-13-1.6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 4-13-1.6-6
Report by school corporation on major equipment purchases
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Before January 1 of a school year, each school corporation may report to the department the following information concerning major equipment purchases:

(1) The school corporation's anticipated requirements for purchase of a particular major equipment item for the following school year under a price contract.

(2) Any special requirements or specifications for the major equipment item the school corporation wishes to purchase, including the special requirements or specifications for the particular major equipment item:

(A) required by law; or

(B) that an entity authorized or required by law establishes.

(3) The cost of the major equipment items that will be purchased in each of the following categories:

(A) By cash.

(B) Under a security agreement.

(4) Other information requested by the department.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 4-30-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 30 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-30-14-2
Violations; Class A misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who:

(1) induces another person to assign or transfer a right to claim a prize;

(2) offers for sale the right to claim a prize; or

(3) offers for compensation to claim the prize of another person;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-6-9.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 4-6-9.1-6
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Civil penalties collected under section 5 of this chapter must be deposited in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.124-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-31-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-31-6-6
Conditions for refusal, revocation, or suspension of license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The commission may refuse or deny a license application, revoke or suspend a license, or otherwise penalize a licensee, if:

(1) the refusal, denial, revocation, suspension, or other penalty is in the public interest for the purpose of maintaining proper control over horse racing meetings or pari-mutuel wagering; and

(2) any of the conditions listed in subsection (b) apply to the applicant or licensee.

(b) The conditions referred to in subsection (a) are as follows:

(1) The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that could compromise the integrity of racing by the applicant's or licensee's participation in racing.

(2) The applicant or licensee has had a license of the legally constituted racing authority of a state, province, or country denied, suspended, or revoked for cause within the preceding five (5) years.

(3) The applicant or licensee is presently under suspension for cause of a license by the legally constituted racing authority of a state, province, or country.

(4) The applicant or licensee has violated or attempted to violate a provision of this article, a rule adopted by the commission, or a law or rule with respect to horse racing in a jurisdiction.

(5) The applicant or licensee has perpetrated or attempted to perpetrate a fraud or misrepresentation in connection with the racing or breeding of horses or pari-mutuel wagering.

(6) The applicant or licensee has demonstrated financial irresponsibility by accumulating unpaid obligations, defaulting on obligations, or issuing drafts or checks that are dishonored or not paid.

(7) The applicant or licensee has made a material misrepresentation in an application for a license.

(8) The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime involving bookmaking, touting, or similar pursuits or has consorted with a person convicted of such an offense.

(9) The applicant or licensee has abandoned, mistreated, abused, neglected, or engaged in an act of cruelty to a horse.

(10) The applicant or licensee has engaged in conduct that is against the best interest of horse racing or compromises the integrity of operations at a licensed facility.

(11) The applicant or licensee has failed to comply with a written order or ruling of the commission or judges pertaining to a racing matter.

(12) The applicant or licensee has failed to answer correctly under oath, to the best of the applicant's or licensee's knowledge, all questions asked by the commission or its representatives pertaining to a racing matter.

(13) The applicant or licensee has failed to return to a permit holder any purse money, trophies, or awards paid in error or ordered redistributed by the commission.

(14) The applicant or licensee has had possession of an alcoholic beverage on a permit holder's premises, other than a beverage legally sold through the permit holder's concession operation.

(15) The applicant or licensee has interfered with or obstructed a member of the commission, a commission employee, or a racing official while performing official duties.

(16) The name of the applicant or licensee appears on the department of state revenue's most recent tax warrant list, and the person's tax warrant has not been satisfied.

(17) The applicant or licensee has pending criminal charges.

(18) The applicant or licensee has racing disciplinary charges pending in Indiana or another jurisdiction.

(19) The applicant or licensee is unqualified to perform the duties required under this article or the rules of the commission.

(20) The applicant or licensee made a material misrepresentation when registering, nominating, entering, or racing a horse as an Indiana owned horse, Indiana sired horse, or Indiana bred horse.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.19; P.L.50-1995, SEC.6; P.L.172-2011, SEC.9; P.L.153-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-33-22-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-33-22-6
"Promoter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, and except as provided in section 18 of this chapter, "promoter" means the person primarily responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing a professional boxing or sparring, professional unarmed combat, or professional wrestling match, contest, or exhibition.

(b) The term does not include a hotel, casino, resort, or other commercial establishment hosting or sponsoring a professional boxing or sparring, professional unarmed combat, or professional wrestling match, contest, or exhibition, unless:

(1) the hotel, casino, resort, or other commercial establishment is primarily responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing the match, contest, or exhibition; and

(2) there is no other person primarily responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing the match, contest, or exhibition.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 4-31-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-31-11-5
Term of office; vacancy
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. A member of a development committee serves a term of four (4) years. If a vacancy occurs on a development committee due to the death, resignation, or removal of a member, a new member shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original member was appointed under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.256-2015, SEC.6; P.L.32-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-31-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 4-31-7.5-1
Intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. In enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the general assembly to recognize changes in technology for pari-mutuel wagering and to retain for the Indiana horse racing industry a part of revenues generated by Indiana residents on wagers placed with secondary pari-mutuel organizations.

As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 4-1-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-1-6-5
Challenge of information by data subject; notice; minimum procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the data subject gives notice that the data subject wishes to challenge, correct, or explain information about the data subject in the personal information system, the following minimum procedures shall be followed:

(a) the agency maintaining the information system shall investigate and record the current status of that personal information;

(b) if, after the investigation, the information is found to be incomplete, inaccurate, not pertinent, not timely or not necessary to be retained, it shall be promptly corrected or deleted;

(c) if the investigation does not resolve the dispute, the data subject may file a statement of not more than two hundred (200) words setting forth the data subject's position;

(d) whenever a statement of dispute is filed, the agency maintaining the data system shall supply any previous recipient with a copy of the statement and, in any subsequent dissemination or use of the information in question, clearly mark that it is disputed and supply the statement of the data subject along with the information;

(e) the agency maintaining the information system shall clearly and conspicuously disclose to the data subject the data subject's rights to make a request;

(f) following any correction or deletion of personal information the agency shall, at the request of the data subject, furnish to past recipients notification delivered to their last known address that the item has been deleted or corrected and shall require the recipients to acknowledge receipt of the notification and furnish the data subject the names and last known addresses of all past recipients of the uncorrected or undeleted information.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.21, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-23 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-23
Segregation of game participant funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A game operator shall segregate the funds of game participants from the operational funds of the game operator.

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-22-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-22-2-28
Fiscal impact of rules; review
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) As used in this section, "ombudsman" refers to the small business ombudsman designated under IC 5-28-17-6.

(b) The ombudsman:

(1) shall review a proposed rule that imposes requirements or costs on small businesses (as defined in IC 4-22-2.1-4); and

(2) may review a proposed rule that imposes requirements or costs on businesses other than small businesses (as defined in IC 4-22-2.1-4).

After conducting a review under subdivision (1) or (2), the ombudsman may suggest alternatives to reduce any regulatory burden that the proposed rule imposes on small businesses or other businesses. The agency that intends to adopt the proposed rule shall respond in writing to the ombudsman concerning the ombudsman's comments or suggested alternatives before adopting the proposed rule under section 29 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.31-1985, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.44-1995, SEC.6; P.L.17-1996, SEC.3; P.L.240-2003, SEC.2; P.L.4-2005, SEC.20; P.L.188-2005, SEC.2; P.L.226-2005, SEC.1; P.L.123-2006, SEC.7; P.L.110-2010, SEC.2; P.L.291-2013, SEC.6; P.L.187-2014, SEC.9; P.L.53-2014, SEC.59; P.L.5-2015, SEC.7; P.L.237-2017, SEC.8; P.L.249-2023, SEC.27; P.L.9-2024, SEC.99; P.L.93-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 4-33-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-33-14-9
City residents; preferential hiring
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to a person holding an owner's licenses for riverboats operated from a city described under IC 4-33-6-1(a)(1) through IC 4-33-6-1(a)(3).

(b) The commission shall require persons holding owner's licenses to adopt policies concerning the preferential hiring of residents of the city in which the riverboat is located for riverboat jobs.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7.3-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.3 / Section 4-23-7.3-5.5
"Governmental boundary units"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "governmental boundary units" includes:

(1) the geographic boundaries of a political subdivision;

(2) the geographic boundaries of a taxing district (as defined by IC 6-1.1-1-20); and

(3) any geographic boundaries related to the operation of the statewide 911 system under IC 36-8-16.7.

As added by P.L.157-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 4-33-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-33-8-3
Qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as provided by section 11 of this chapter, the commission may not issue an occupational license to an individual unless the individual:

(1) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) has not been convicted of a felony under Indiana law, the laws of any other state, or the laws of the United States;

(3) has demonstrated a level of skill or knowledge that the commission determines is necessary to operate gambling games on a riverboat; and

(4) has met standards adopted by the commission for the holding of an occupational license.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 4-15-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-15-14-8
Employer approval of leave
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Upon notification of a disaster by the governor, a state agency shall grant approval for an employee to participate in specialized disaster relief services in Indiana.

As added by P.L.38-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-6-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 6 / Chapter 14 / Section 4-6-14-5
Attorney general's powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The attorney general may do the following with abandoned health records and other records that contain personal information:

(1) Take possession of.

(2) Store.

(3) Maintain.

(4) Transfer.

(5) Protect.

(6) Destroy, subject to the limitations in sections 8(b) and 9(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-27 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-27
Entry fees and revenues received by a licensee
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. Entry fees and other revenues received by a licensee under a contract with a game operator for conducting paid fantasy sports games are not considered to be received from a licensee's gaming operations and are not subject to:

(1) a wagering tax imposed under IC 4-33-13 or IC 4-35-8;

(2) the fee imposed under IC 4-35-8.5;

(3) the distribution required under IC 4-35-7-12; or

(4) any other tax or fee imposed upon a licensee under IC 4-31, IC 4-33, or IC 4-35.

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-20.5-1-2
"Acquiring agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "acquiring agency" refers to an agency that acquires property.

As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-31-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-31-9-10
Payment of breakage and outs; distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) At the close of each day on which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted at a racetrack or satellite facility, the permit holder or satellite facility operator shall pay the breakage from each of the races on which wagers were taken on that day to the department of state revenue for deposit in the appropriate breed development fund as determined by the rules of the commission.

(b) Not later than March 15 of each year, each permit holder or satellite facility operator shall pay to the commission the balance of the outs tickets from the previous calendar year. The commission shall distribute money received under this subsection to the appropriate breed development fund as determined by the rules of the commission.

(c) The payment of the breakage under this section must be reported and remitted electronically through the department's online tax filing program.

As added by P.L.24-1992, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.159-2021, SEC.1; P.L.137-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-15-10.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 15 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 4-15-10.5-6
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "office" means the office of administrative law proceedings established by section 7 of this chapter. The term includes the director.

As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-24-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-24-6-9
Accountability for funds held in trust
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the superintendent or warden of any institution may not be held personally liable for the loss of:

(1) money held in trust for any inmate or patient of the institution; or

(2) money deposited in the recreation fund of the institution.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), in the event the superintendent or warden delegates to any officer or employee of the superintendent's or warden's institution the authority to administer the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of this chapter, the officer or employee may not be held personally liable for the loss of:

(1) money held in trust for any inmate or patient of the institution; or

(2) money deposited in the recreation fund of the institution.

(c) A superintendent or warden or a delegate of a superintendent or warden may be held personally liable under subsection (a) or (b) if the loss of money arises from the superintendent's, the warden's, or the delegate's official misconduct. All other losses under this section must be covered by the general blanket performance bond or crime insurance policy under subsection (d).

(d) No other bond except the general performance blanket bond given by the superintendent or warden of any institution, or by an officer or employee of the institution, shall be required. A general blanket performance bond or crime insurance policy endorsed to include faithful performance that is obtained under IC 5-4-1-15.1 shall cover any misfeasance or nonfeasance in the administration of sections 6 and 7 of this chapter on the part of any superintendent, warden, officer, or employee of the institution.

(e) The commissioner of insurance shall prescribe the form of the bonds or crime policies required by this section.

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.242, s.9; Acts 1965, c.87, s.2. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.195; P.L.49-1995, SEC.1; P.L.22-1996, SEC.1; P.L.215-2016, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-23-7-5.2
Gifts, bequests, and devises; acceptance; limitation
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5.2. The Indiana library and historical board may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department under such terms and conditions and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as in the judgment of the board and the governor is in the best interest of the Indiana library and historical department; however, no obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed that is in excess of appropriations made by law for the payment of such obligations, liabilities, and burdens.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6-4.7 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-33-6-4.7
Development agreement with Vigo County
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.7. (a) This section applies to the licensed owner of an inland casino operated in Vigo County under IC 4-33-6.7.

(b) A licensed owner described in subsection (a) shall enter into a development agreement (as defined in IC 4-33-23-2) with Vigo County.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-33-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-33-6-6
Riverboat requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) or (d), a riverboat that operates in a county that is contiguous to Lake Michigan or the Ohio River must:

(1) have either:

(A) a valid certificate of inspection from the United States Coast Guard for the carrying of at least five hundred (500) passengers; or

(B) a valid certificate of compliance with marine structural and life safety standards determined by the commission; and

(2) be at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in length.

(b) This subsection applies only to a riverboat that operates on the Ohio River. A riverboat must replicate, as nearly as possible, historic Indiana steamboat passenger vessels of the nineteenth century. However, steam propulsion or overnight lodging facilities are not required under this subsection.

(c) A riverboat described in IC 4-33-2-17(3) must have a valid certificate of compliance with the marine structural and life safety standards determined by the commission under IC 4-33-4-13.5 for a permanently moored craft.

(d) A riverboat constructed under section 24 of this chapter or a riverboat relocated under section 4.5 of this chapter must comply with all applicable building codes and any safety requirements imposed by the commission.

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.20-1995, SEC.10; P.L.92-2003, SEC.28; P.L.170-2005, SEC.7; P.L.15-2011, SEC.5; P.L.255-2015, SEC.9; P.L.293-2019, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 4-3-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3-3
Application of chapter; funding for benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This chapter applies to any governor of Indiana regardless of whether the governor's service occurred before, on, or after January 14, 1981, and to the surviving spouse of any governor.

(b) The former governor and surviving spouse pension provided by this chapter is part of the public employees' retirement fund under IC 5-10.2 and IC 5-10.3. The biennial appropriation for the state's funding obligation to the public employees' retirement fund must include funding for these benefits.

(c) To the extent that this chapter conflicts with IC 5-10.2 or IC 5-10.3, this chapter governs. However, if a benefit payable from the public employees' retirement fund under this chapter would jeopardize the qualified status of the public employees' retirement fund under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the benefit payable from the public employees' retirement fund under this chapter must be reduced to the extent required to preserve the qualified status of the public employees' retirement fund under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a).

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.9, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.13; P.L.92-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 4-13.6-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-13.6-5-3
Projects costing less than $150,000; quotations from contractors; awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the estimated cost of a public works project is less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), the division may award a public works contract either under section 2 of this chapter or under this section, at the discretion of the director.

(b) If the director awards a contract under this section, the division shall invite quotations from at least three (3) contractors known to the division to deal in the work required to be done. However, if fewer than three (3) contractors are known to the division to be qualified to perform the work, the division shall invite quotations from as many contractors as are known to be qualified to perform the work. Failure to receive three (3) quotations shall not prevent an award from being made.

(c) The division may authorize the governmental body for which the public work is to be performed to invite quotations, but award of a contract based upon those quotations is the responsibility of the division.

(d) Quotations given by a contractor under this section must be in writing and sealed in an envelope, shall be considered firm, and may be the basis upon which the division awards a public works contract.

(e) The division shall award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive contractor and in accordance with any requirement imposed under section 2.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.26-1989, SEC.11; P.L.336-1989(ss), SEC.11; P.L.12-2002, SEC.4; P.L.172-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 4-13-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-13-2
Copies of compilation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The public works division shall retain a copy of the compilation of the historical data and shall furnish a copy of the same to the agency or institution occupying or in charge of the building to which the data referred.

Formerly: Acts 1963, c.299, s.2; Acts 1965, c.330, s.1.
Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 13.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-13.6-4-12
False statements by applicant; institution of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If an applicant knowingly makes a false statement in an application for qualification or in any other written instrument filed with the board under this chapter or under rules adopted under this chapter, the division may institute appropriate legal proceedings and administrative action against the applicant.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-20.5-7-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-20.5-7-7.3
Priority for transfers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.3. If more than one (1) state agency, state educational institution, or political subdivision expresses interest in acquiring surplus property, the department shall give priority for transfer of the property in the following order:

(1) To a state agency.

(2) To a state educational institution.

(3) To a political subdivision.

As added by P.L.267-1999, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 4-33-24-8 — Indiana Code / Title 4 / Article 33 / Chapter 24 / Section 4-33-24-8
"Licensee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "licensee" means any of the following:

(1) A permit holder (as defined by IC 4-31-2.1-27).

(2) A licensed owner (as defined by IC 4-33-2-13).

(3) An operating agent (as defined by IC 4-33-2-14.5).

As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.105-2022, SEC.4.