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IN Code § 4-31-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-15. "Person"

Sec. 15. "Person" includes an individual, a corporation, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company, a limited partnership, an association, a person, or other entity.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.37.
IN Code § 4-31-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-16. "Person Required to Have a License"

Sec. 16. "Person required to have a license" means an individual whose activities on a racetrack would require the person to be licensed.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-17. "Possession" or "In Their Possession"

Sec. 17. "Possession" or "in their possession" means:(1) in, on, or about a licensee's person or a vehicle that the licensee owns, uses, or has access to; and(2) the entire area assigned to and occupied or used by a licensee, including barns, stables, stalls, tack rooms, or feed rooms.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-17.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-17.5. "Promotional Action"

Sec. 17.5. "Promotional action" means any action or expenditure of the commission for the purpose of developing the horse racing industry throughout Indiana, including the payment of any administrative costs incurred by the commission to promote the horse racing industry in Indiana.As added by P.L.256-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-31-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-18. "Race"

Sec. 18. "Race" means a contest of speed among horses:(1) for a purse, stakes, premiums, wager of money, or for admission fees;(2) on a course; and(3) in the presence of a judge or judges.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-19. "Racing Meeting"

Sec. 19. "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.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-19.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-19.5. "Racing Official"

Sec. 19.5. "Racing official" refers to either of the following:(1) An individual employed by a permit holder during a racing meeting whose employment must be reported to the commission under IC 4-31-5-5 or the rules of the commission.(2) An individual who:(A) is employed as an assistant to an individual described in subdivision (1); and(B) performs duties integral to the conduct of pari-mutuel horse racing.As added by P.L.221-2013, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20. "Recognized Meeting"

Sec. 20. "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.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20.5. "Satellite Facility"

Sec. 20.5. "Satellite facility" means a location, other than a racetrack, authorized by the commission at which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted on horse racing conducted at distant locations and viewable by televised simulcasting.As added by P.L.24-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20.6. "Simulcast"

Sec. 20.6. "Simulcast" means the communication by electronic device of a race at a recognized meeting and information related to the race, including:(1) a personal computer or other device which enables communication over the Internet;(2) a private network;(3) an interactive video display or television;(4) a wireless communication technology; or(5) an interactive computer service (as defined in IC 35-45-5-1(g)).As added by P.L.212-2016, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20.7. "Slot Machine"

Sec. 20.7. "Slot machine" refers to a type of electronic gaming device approved by the Indiana gaming commission for wagering under IC 4-35.As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20.8. "Stallion Owner"

Sec. 20.8. "Stallion owner" means the owner or lessee of a standardbred, thoroughbred, or quarter horse stallion registered with the commission for the purpose of having the stallion's progeny eligible to participate in an applicable breed development program at the time of the progeny's conception.As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 4-31-2-20.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-20.9. "Sports Wagering"

Sec. 20.9. "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.293-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-21. "State Testing Barn"

Sec. 21. "State testing barn" means the facility provided by each racetrack and approved by the commission as the location where all horses designated for testing shall be taken by the trainer or the trainer's representative immediately following a race so that necessary biological samples may be obtained from the horse.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.168-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-24. "Veterinarian"

Sec. 24. "Veterinarian" means a veterinary practitioner who is:(1) licensed to practice in Indiana; and(2) authorized by the holder of a permit to practice at a racetrack.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-2-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 2. Definitions|4-31-2-25. "Winterized Track"

Sec. 25. "Winterized track" means a track with:(1) an enclosed clubhouse and grandstand;(2) an all-weather racing track;(3) heated facilities for jockeys or drivers;(4) backstretch facilities that are properly prepared for winter racing; and(5) adequate snow removal equipment.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-0.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-0.3. Indiana Standardbred Board of Regulation; Transfer of Records, Property, Liabilities to Commission; Rules

Sec. 0.3. (a) On July 1, 1999, all records, property, and liabilities of the Indiana standardbred board of regulation are transferred to the Indiana horse racing commission.(b) The rules adopted by the Indiana standardbred board of regulations before July 1, 1999, are considered, after June 30, 1999, rules of the Indiana horse racing commission.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.52.
IN Code § 4-31-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana horse racing commission is established. The commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The members of the commission:(1) must be registered voters;(2) must have resided in Indiana for at least five (5) years preceding their appointment;(3) may not be state employees; and(4) may not have a direct or indirect interest in a firm, association, or corporation that:(A) is licensed by the commission; or(B) participates in pari-mutuel meetings in any manner.(b) No more than three (3) members of the commission may be affiliated with the same political party.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.38.
IN Code § 4-31-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-2. Terms of Office of Members

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of office of a member of the commission is four (4) years.(b) If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint a new member to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.(c) A member of the commission may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. However, this limitation does not apply to part of an unexpired term served under subsection (b) or to terms of three (3) years or less required under subsection (d).(d) In order to stagger the terms of office of the members of the commission, the terms of office that begin in 1997 must be as follows:(1) One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year.(2) One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years.(3) One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.(4) Two (2) members shall each be appointed for a term of four (4) years.Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.50-1995, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-31-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-3. Chairman

Sec. 3. The governor shall designate a member of the commission to serve as chairman.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-4. Quorum

Sec. 4. (a) Three (3) commission members constitute a quorum. Three (3) affirmative votes are required for the commission to take an action.(b) A vacancy on the commission does not affect the ability of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the commission.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-5. Salary; Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the commission is entitled to the minimum salary per diem for each day the member is engaged in official business.(b) The minimum salary per diem that each member of the commission is entitled to receive equals the maximum daily amount allowed to employees of the executive branch of the federal government for subsistence expenses while away from home in travel status in Indianapolis.(c) Each member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling 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.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.256-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-6. Surety Bond

Sec. 6. Each member of the commission shall execute a surety bond in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). To the extent a member of the commission is already covered by a bond required by state law, the member need not obtain another bond as long as the bond required by state law is at least equal to the penal sum specified in this section and covers the member's activities for the commission. Instead of a bond, the chairman of the commission may execute a blanket surety bond covering each member and the employees or other officers of the commission. Each surety bond must be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office of the member and shall be issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in Indiana. At all times after the issuance of a surety bond, each member shall maintain the surety bond in full force and effect. All costs of the surety bonds shall be paid by the commission.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-7. Removal of Member; Notice; Hearing

Sec. 7. The governor may remove a member of the commission for malfeasance, misfeasance, willful neglect of duty, or other cause. Before removing a member, the governor must give the member notice and a public hearing, unless the member expressly waives the notice and hearing in writing.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-8. Duties

Sec. 8. The commission shall:(1) prescribe the rules and conditions under which horse racing at a recognized meeting may be conducted;(2) initiate safeguards as necessary to account for the amount of money wagered at each track or satellite facility in each wagering pool;(3) require all permit holders to provide a photographic or videotape recording, approved by the commission, of the entire running of all races conducted by the permit holder;(4) make annual reports concerning:(A) the promotional actions taken and promotional initiatives established by the commission to promote the Indiana horse racing industry, including:(i) a listing of the commission's promotional actions and promotional initiatives; and(ii) an accounting of the money spent on each promotional action and promotional initiative;(B) the competitive status of the Indiana horse racing industry as compared to the horse racing industries of other states and measured by purse, handle, and any other factors determined by the commission;(C) the commission's operations; and(D) the commission's recommendations;to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly;(5) carry out the provisions of IC 15-19-2, after considering recommendations received from the Indiana standardbred advisory board under IC 15-19-2;(6) develop internal procedures for accepting, recording, investigating, and resolving complaints from licensees and the general public;(7) promote the Indiana horse racing industry, including its simulcast product; and(8) annually post the following information on the commission's Internet web site:(A) A summary of the disciplinary actions taken by the commission in the preceding calendar year.(B) A summary of the complaints received and resolved in the preceding calendar year.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.5; P.L.15-1999, SEC.1; P.L.28-2004, SEC.52; P.L.2-2008, SEC.18; P.L.210-2013, SEC.1; P.L.256-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-31-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-9. Powers

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to section 14 of this chapter, the commission may:(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1, to implement this article, including rules that prescribe:(A) the forms of wagering that are permitted;(B) the number of races;(C) the procedures for wagering;(D) the wagering information to be provided to the public;(E) fees for the issuance and renewal of:(i) permits under IC 4-31-5;(ii) satellite facility licenses under IC 4-31-5.5; and(iii) licenses for racetrack personnel and racing participants under IC 4-31-6;(F) investigative fees;(G) fines and penalties; and(H) any other regulation that the commission determines is in the public interest in the conduct of recognized meetings and wagering on horse racing in Indiana;(2) appoint employees and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13;(3) enter into contracts necessary to implement this article; and(4) receive and consider recommendations from a development advisory committee established under IC 4-31-11.(b) An emergency rule adopted by the commission under subsection (a) expires on the earlier of the following dates:(1) The expiration date stated in the emergency rule.(2) The date the emergency rule is amended or repealed by a later rule adopted under IC 4-22-2-24 through IC 4-22-2-36 or under IC 4-22-2-37.1.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.6; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.57; P.L.6-2012, SEC.19; P.L.140-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-31-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-10. Director and Assistant Director; Interstate Compact

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall appoint a director and an assistant director who serve at the pleasure of the commission. The director and the assistant director must have a background in the horse industry, a high level of management skills, and previous experience with pari-mutuel horse betting administration.(b) The director and the assistant director shall:(1) attend all meetings of the commission;(2) keep a complete record of the commission's proceedings;(3) preserve at the commission's office all documents entrusted to the commission's care; and(4) perform other duties the commission prescribes.(c) The director may do the following:(1) Negotiate an interstate compact that enables party states to act jointly and cooperatively to create more uniform, effective, and efficient practices, programs, and rules concerning horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing in the party states.(2) Represent Indiana on a commission to negotiate an interstate compact described in subdivision (1).As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.50-1995, SEC.2; P.L.217-2017, SEC.41.
IN Code § 4-31-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-11. Racing Inspectors

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall employ or contract for racing inspectors to attend each recognized meeting held under a permit issued under this article. Each racing inspector shall file with the secretary of state a bond:(1) in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000);(2) with sufficient sureties; and(3) approved by and made payable to the treasurer of state.(b) A permit holder shall give each racing inspector full and free access to the books, records, and papers pertaining to the pari-mutuel system of wagering and to the enclosure or space where the pari-mutuel system is conducted, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the permit holder is retaining the proper amount of commission. The racing inspector shall investigate and ascertain whether this article or rules adopted by the commission are being violated at the racetrack or enclosure. The racing inspector shall immediately report a violation in writing and under oath to the commission.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-11.5. Judges and Stewards

Sec. 11.5. The commission shall employ or contract for judges and stewards to attend each recognized meeting held under a permit issued under this article. The permit holder shall, in the manner prescribed by the rules of the commission, reimburse the commission for the salaries and other expenses of the judges and stewards who serve at the permit holder's racetrack.As added by P.L.24-1992, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-31-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-12. Public Employees' Retirement Fund

Sec. 12. Employees of the commission are members of the public employees' retirement fund. Persons who provide services for the commission under contractual agreements are not members of the public employees' retirement fund.As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-13. Enforcement Powers of the Director of Security; Summons Issued by Executive Director or Director of Security

Sec. 13. (a) The commission shall employ a director of security who is qualified by training and experience in law enforcement or security to supervise, direct, coordinate, and administer the security activities of the commission.(b) The director of security may do the following:(1) Investigate licensees of the commission, including applicants for licenses, necessary to ensure the security and integrity of pari-mutuel racing.(2) Investigate an alleged violation of this article or a rule adopted by the commission.(3) Enter a permit holder's premises for the performance of the director's lawful duties.(4) Conduct searches authorized by IC 4-31-13-4.(5) Perform other duties the commission prescribes.(c) The executive director or the director of security may issue a summons to any licensee who is alleged to have violated this article, the rules of the commission, or an order of the commission. The summons must set forth substantially the nature of the alleged violation and command the licensee to appear before the commission at a stated time and place. However, the stated time for a hearing held under this subsection must be at least thirty (30) days after the issuance of the summons.As added by P.L.50-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.210-2013, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-31-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races|Chapter 3. Indiana Horse Racing Commission|4-31-3-14. Prohibition of Fee for Proposed Transfer of Ownership

Sec. 14. The commission may not do the following:(1) Impose, charge, or collect by rule a fee that is not authorized by this article on any party to a proposed transfer of an ownership interest in a permit issued under IC 4-31-5.(2) Make the commission's approval of a proposed transfer of an ownership interest in a permit issued under IC 4-31-5 contingent upon the payment of any amount that is not authorized by this article.As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.58.