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IN Code § 4-33-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-2. Applicant Requirements for an Owner's License

Sec. 2. (a) A person applying for an owner's license under this chapter must pay a nonrefundable application fee to the commission. The commission shall determine the amount of the application fee.(b) An applicant must submit the following on forms provided by the commission:(1) If the applicant is an individual, two (2) sets of the individual's fingerprints.(2) If the applicant is not an individual, two (2) sets of fingerprints for each officer and director of the applicant.(c) This subsection applies to an applicant who applies after June 30, 2009, for an owner's license. An applicant shall submit for the approval of the commission a written power of attorney identifying the person who, if approved by the commission, would serve as the applicant's trustee to operate the riverboat. The power of attorney submitted under this subsection must:(1) be executed in the manner required by IC 30-5;(2) describe the powers that may be delegated to the proposed trustee;(3) conform with the requirements established by the commission under IC 4-33-4-3(a)(10); and(4) be submitted on the date that the applicant pays the application fee described in subsection (a).(d) The commission shall review the applications for an owner's license under this chapter and shall inform each applicant of the commission's decision concerning the issuance of the owner's license.(e) The costs of investigating an applicant for an owner's license under this chapter shall be paid from the application fee paid by the applicant.(f) An applicant for an owner's license under this chapter must pay all additional costs that are:(1) associated with the investigation of the applicant; and(2) greater than the amount of the application fee paid by the applicant.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.142-2009, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-33-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-3. Restrictions on Issuance

Sec. 3. The commission may not issue an owner's license under this chapter to a person if:(1) the person has been convicted of a felony under Indiana law, the laws of any other state, or laws of the United States;(2) the person has knowingly or intentionally submitted an application for a license under this chapter that contains false information;(3) the person is a member of the commission;(4) the person is an officer, a director, or a managerial employee of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);(5) the person employs an individual who:(A) is described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3); and(B) participates in the management or operation of gambling operations authorized under this article;(6) the person owns an ownership interest of more than the total amount of ownership interest permitted under section 3.5 of this chapter; or(7) a license issued to the person:(A) under this article; or(B) to own or operate gambling facilities in another jurisdiction;has been revoked.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.149-2003, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-33-6-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-3.5. Maximum Number of Owner's Licenses That May Be Issued to a Riverboat Owner

Sec. 3.5. (a) For purposes of this section, a person is considered to have an ownership interest in a riverboat owner's license if the interest is owned directly or indirectly by the person or by an entity controlled by the person.(b) A person may have up to a one hundred percent (100%) ownership interest in not more than six (6) of any combination of:(1) riverboat licenses issued under this chapter; and(2) gambling game licenses issued under IC 4-35-5.(c) A person may not have an ownership interest in more than six (6) of any combination of:(1) riverboat owner's licenses issued under this chapter; and(2) gambling game licenses issued under IC 4-35-5.(d) This section may not be construed to increase the maximum number of licenses permitted under section 1 of this chapter or the number of riverboats that may be owned and operated under a license under section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.149-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.293-2019, SEC.11.
IN Code § 4-33-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-4. Factors Considered in Granting Licenses; Submission of Riverboat and Dock Design

Sec. 4. (a) In determining whether to grant an owner's license to an applicant, the commission shall consider the following:(1) The character, reputation, experience, and financial integrity of the following:(A) The applicant.(B) A person that:(i) directly or indirectly controls the applicant; or(ii) is directly or indirectly controlled by the applicant or by a person that directly or indirectly controls the applicant.(2) The facilities or proposed facilities for the conduct of riverboat gambling.(3) The highest prospective total revenue to be collected by the state from the conduct of riverboat gambling.(4) The good faith affirmative action plan of each applicant to recruit, train, and upgrade minorities in all employment classifications.(5) The financial ability of the applicant to purchase and maintain adequate liability and casualty insurance.(6) If the applicant has adequate capitalization to provide and maintain a riverboat for the duration of the license.(7) The impact of any undue economic concentration of the ownership or control of a gaming license.(8) The extent to which the applicant exceeds or meets other standards adopted by the commission.(b) This subsection does not apply to:(1) a licensed owner constructing a new riverboat under section 24 of this chapter; or(2) a person applying for an owner's license to assume control of a riverboat operating from a dock previously approved by the commission.In an application for an owner's license, the applicant must submit to the commission a proposed design of the riverboat and the dock. The commission may not grant a license to an applicant if the commission determines that it will be difficult or unlikely for the riverboat to depart from the dock.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.20-1995, SEC.9; P.L.55-1995, SEC.2; P.L.255-2015, SEC.7; P.L.293-2019, SEC.12.
IN Code § 4-33-6-4.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-4.6. Gary Riverboat Taxes; Request to Relocate Gaming Operations; Termination of Gaming Operations at Docked Riverboats

Sec. 4.6. (a) This section applies only to a licensed owner operating two (2) riverboats from a dock in Gary under section 1(d) of this chapter.(b) The two (2) riverboats operated by the licensed owner must be taxed separately in accordance with IC 4-33-12-0.7 and IC 4-33-13-0.7.(c) If:(1) the licensed owner described in subsection (a) submits a request for approval to relocate gaming operations under section 4.5 of this chapter; and(2) the commission approves the request to relocate;the licensed owner shall terminate gaming operations at the licensed owner's docked riverboats not later than the date on which the licensed owner begins gaming operations at the licensed owner's inland casino under section 4.5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.14.
IN Code § 4-33-6-4.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-4.7. Development Agreement With Vigo County

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.
IN Code § 4-33-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-5. Location of Riverboat or Inland Casino

Sec. 5. In an application for an owner's license, the applicant must state:(1) the dock at which the riverboat is based and the navigable waterway on which the riverboat will operate; or(2) in the case of an application for an owner's license to own and operate an inland casino under section 24 of this chapter, the site of the inland casino.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-33-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-6. Riverboat Requirements

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.
IN Code § 4-33-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-7. Economic Development

Sec. 7. (a) In granting a license under this chapter, the commission may give favorable consideration to the following:(1) Economically depressed areas of Indiana.(2) Applicants presenting plans that provide for significant economic development over a large geographic area.(b) This subsection applies to any owner's license issued for a city described in section 1(a)(1) of this chapter. The commission must require the applicant to provide assurances that economic development will occur in the city and that adequate infrastructure and site preparation will be provided to support the riverboat operation. In order to prove the assurance that economic development will occur, the applicant must:(1) construct or provide for the construction of an approved hotel; or(2) cause economic development that will have an economic impact on the city that exceeds the economic impact that the construction of an approved hotel would have.(c) This subsection applies to an owner's license issued for the City of East Chicago. If a controlling interest in the owner's license is transferred, the fiscal body of the City of East Chicago may adopt an ordinance voiding any term of the development agreement (as defined by IC 36-1-8-9.5) between:(1) the city; and(2) the person transferring the controlling interest in the owner's license;that is in effect as of the date the controlling interest is transferred. The ordinance may provide for any payments made under the redevelopment agreement, including those held in escrow, to be redirected to the City of East Chicago for use as directed by ordinance of the city fiscal body. A requirement to redirect a payment is valid to the same extent as if the requirement had been part of the original agreement. If the ordinance provides for the voiding and renegotiation of any part of a redevelopment agreement, the mayor of the City of East Chicago may negotiate with the person acquiring a controlling interest in the owner's license to replace any terms voided by the ordinance. Terms negotiated under this subsection must be ratified in an ordinance adopted by the city legislative body.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.302.
IN Code § 4-33-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-8. Issuance of License; Fee; Bond

Sec. 8. If the commission determines that a person is eligible under this chapter for an owner's license, the commission may issue an owner's license to the person if:(1) the person pays an initial license fee of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000); and(2) the person posts a bond as required in section 9 of this chapter.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-10. Riverboat Operation; License Expiration

Sec. 10. (a) An owner's license issued under this chapter permits the holder to own and operate one (1) riverboat and equipment for each license.(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), an owner's license issued under this chapter must specify the place where the riverboat must operate and dock.(c) The commission may permit a riverboat to dock at a temporary dock in the applicable city for a specific period of time not to exceed one (1) year after the owner's license is issued.(d) An owner's license issued with respect to a riverboat constructed under section 24 of this chapter must specify the site of the riverboat.(e) An owner's initial license expires five (5) years after the effective date of the license.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.13; P.L.255-2015, SEC.10; P.L.268-2017, SEC.21.
IN Code § 4-33-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-11. Revocation of License

Sec. 11. The commission may revoke an owner's license if:(1) the licensee begins regular operations more than twelve (12) months after receiving the commission's approval of the application for the license; and(2) the commission determines that the revocation of the license is in the best interests of Indiana.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.14.
IN Code § 4-33-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-12. Renewal of License; Compliance Investigations

Sec. 12. (a) Unless the owner's license is terminated, expires, or is revoked, the owner's license may be renewed annually upon:(1) the payment of a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual renewal fee; and(2) a determination by the commission that the licensee satisfies the conditions of this article.(b) A licensed owner shall undergo a complete investigation every three (3) years to determine that the licensed owner remains in compliance with this article.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission may investigate a licensed owner at any time the commission determines it is necessary to ensure that the licensee remains in compliance with this article.(d) The licensed owner shall bear the cost of an investigation or reinvestigation of the licensed owner and any investigation resulting from a potential transfer of ownership.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.20-1995, SEC.11.
IN Code § 4-33-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-13. Other Licenses

Sec. 13. A licensed owner may apply to the commission for and may hold licenses that are necessary for the operation of a riverboat, including the following:(1) A license to prepare and serve food for human consumption.(2) Any other necessary license.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-14. Taxes; Sales on Riverboats

Sec. 14. All state excise taxes, use taxes, and gross retail taxes apply to sales on a riverboat.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-15. Gambling Equipment, Devices, and Supplies

Sec. 15. A licensed owner may own gambling equipment, devices, and supplies. Each licensed owner must file an annual report listing the licensed owner's inventories of gambling equipment, devices, and supplies.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-16. Schools for Training Occupational Licensees

Sec. 16. This article does not prohibit a licensed owner from operating a school for the training of occupational licensees.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-17. Nature of License

Sec. 17. A license to operate an excursion gaming boat:(1) is a revocable privilege granted by the state; and(2) is not a property right.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IN Code § 4-33-6-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-18. Ordinances to Permit Docking in Cities or Counties

Sec. 18. (a) This subsection applies to cities described in section 1(a)(1) through 1(a)(4) of this chapter. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in a city unless the legislative body of the city has approved an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the city.(b) This subsection applies to a county described in section 1(a)(5) of this chapter if the largest city in the county is contiguous to the Ohio River. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the legislative body of the largest city in the county. The license must specify that the home dock of the riverboat is to be located in the largest city in the county.(c) This subsection applies to a county described in section 1(a)(5) of this chapter if the largest city in the county is not contiguous to the Ohio River. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the county fiscal body.(d) This subsection applies to a county in which a historic hotel district is located. The commission may not enter into a contract under IC 4-33-6.5 for the operation of a riverboat in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the county fiscal body.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.8; P.L.92-2003, SEC.29; P.L.2-2014, SEC.6.
IN Code § 4-33-6-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-19. County Approval of Riverboat Gambling

Sec. 19. (a) This section applies to:(1) a county contiguous to the Ohio River;(2) a county containing a historic hotel district; and(3) a county contiguous to Lake Michigan that has a population of less than four hundred thousand (400,000).(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commission may not:(1) issue a license under this article to allow a riverboat to operate in the county; or(2) enter into a contract with an operating agent under IC 4-33-6.5;unless the voters of the county have approved the conducting of gambling games on riverboats in the county.(c) If the docking of a riverboat in the county is approved by an ordinance adopted under section 18 of this chapter, or if at least the number of the registered voters of the county 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 county during the next primary or general election:"Shall riverboat gambling be permitted in ____ County?".(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 county and the voters of the county do not vote in favor of permitting riverboat gambling under this article, a second public question under this section may not be held in that county for at least two (2) years. If the voters of the county vote to reject riverboat gambling a second time, a third or subsequent public question under this section may not be held in that county until the general election held during the tenth year following the year that the previous public question was placed on the ballot.As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.14; P.L.12-1995, SEC.96; P.L.2-1995, SEC.9; P.L.24-1996, SEC.10; P.L.3-1997, SEC.414; P.L.92-2003, SEC.30.
IN Code § 4-33-6-19.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 33. Riverboat Gambling|Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners|4-33-6-19.3. Vigo County Approval of Inland Casino Gambling; Special Election; Certification of Results; Subsequent Public Questions

Sec. 19.3. (a) This section applies to Vigo County.(b) The Vigo County election board shall hold a special election in the county at either of the following elections, as determined by the county election board:(1) At the time of the municipal general election on November 5, 2019.(2) At the time of the primary election on May 5, 2020.(c) The Vigo County election board shall place the following public question on the ballot at the special election:"Shall inland casino gambling be permitted in Vigo County?".(d) The public question shall be placed on the ballot as provided in IC 3-10-9 and certified as provided in IC 3-10-9-3.(e) Each registered voter of the county is entitled to vote in the special election.(f) The Vigo County circuit court clerk shall certify the results of the special election under IC 3-12-4-9 to the commission and the department of state revenue.(g) If the voters of Vigo County do not vote in favor of permitting inland casino gambling under this article, a second public question under this section may not be held in that county for at least two (2) years. If the voters of Vigo County vote to reject inland casino gambling a second time, a third or subsequent public question under this section may not be held in Vigo County until the general election held during the tenth year following the year that the previous public question was placed on the ballot.(h) The commission may not issue a license under this article to allow an inland casino to operate in the county unless the voters of the county have approved inland casino gambling in the county.As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.17.