Title 4, TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 14. All retirement credits and any other legal rights of personnel transferred to the department shall not be impaired by Acts 1961, c.269. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.13. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.47.

Sec. 15. This chapter may not be construed to restrict the powers of the state board of accounts as prescribed by IC 5-11-1 or restrict the powers and functions of the state police department as prescribed by IC 10-11-2. This chapter, except IC 4-13-1-4(1) and IC 4-13-1-4(3), doe…

notice pertaining to procedures and qualifications Sec. 16. At least once each year, the department of administration shall distribute to representatives of the news media throughout Indiana a notice stating that information concerning: (1) the notice and bidding procedures for s…

Sec. 17. (a) A state agency may not purchase insurance to cover loss or damage to property. (b) This section does not prohibit any of the following: (1) The purchase of title insurance by a state agency. (2) The purchase of insurance by a body corporate and politic. (3) The purch…

Sec. 18. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 providing procedures for disputes and bid protests. (b) Judicial review of the department's decision in a dispute or bid protest is available only after exhausting the administrative remedies set forth in the rules. As a…

Sec. 19. A bidder or an offeror does not gain a property interest in the award of a contract by the department unless the bidder or offeror is awarded the contract and the contract is completely executed. As added by P.L.5-1993, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. There is created a department of state government which shall be known as the Indiana department of administration, referred to in this chapter as the department; and which shall consist of a commissioner as its executive head and of officers and employees who shall be ap…

governing protection and custody Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to property covered under IC 4-20.5-6-3. (b) The department shall do both of the following: (1) Provide for the periodic inspection, appraisal, and inventory of all of the state's property. (2) Require repo…

Sec. 21. The department may impose any of the following sanctions if the department determines that a bidder, offeror, or contractor has knowingly or intentionally provided false information to the department: (1) The bidder or offeror may be declared nonresponsive or nonresponsi…

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "professional services" means the furnishing of services by any of the following: (1) A person licensed, certified, or registered under IC 25-2.1 or by an entity described in IC 25-0.5-5. (2) An attorney. (3) An expert witness, a court report…

revolving fund Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "supplies" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-38. (b) The commissioner shall establish a central warehouse. (c) Whenever the commissioner considers it advantageous to purchase supplies for use by state agencies for industri…

products Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, "salt" means road salt or another product used to treat snow or ice, or both snow and ice. (b) The department shall award quantity purchase agreements to vendors for the purchase of salt under IC 5-22. (c) A quantity purchase agreeme…

equipment Sec. 25. (a) As used in this section, "emergency services equipment" refers to the following: (1) Fire trucks. (2) Emergency service vehicles. (3) Firefighting tools. (4) Protective wear. (5) Breathing apparatuses. (6) Communication devices, including hand held devices …

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.65. Repealed by P.L.32-2021, SEC.4.

Sec. 27. Before November 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the general assembly a report on the department's activities in the preceding state fiscal year. The report required by this section must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.…

report Sec. 28. (a) As used in this section, "blockchain technology" means distributed ledger technology that uses a distributed, decentralized, shared, and replicated ledger that may be public or private, permissioned or permissionless, and that may include the use of electronic…

transparency website Sec. 29. (a) To the extent a contract entered into by a state agency is required to be posted on the Indiana transparency website, the state agency shall provide the contract to the department for inclusion on the Indiana transparency website not later than t…

Sec. 4. The department shall, subject to this chapter, do the following: (1) Execute and administer all appropriations as provided by law, and execute and administer all provisions of law that impose duties and functions upon the executive department of government, including exec…

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.29, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.28-1983, SEC.62.

As added by P.L.222-2005, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.89-2006, SEC.16.

made by state agencies from diversity businesses Sec. 4.3. (a) As used in this section, "diversity business" refers to any of the following: (1) A minority business enterprise, as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1(h). (2) A qualified agency, as defined in IC 5-22-13-1. (3) A veteran owne…

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.30, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.30, SEC.4.

Sec. 5. The enumeration of duties and functions, as designated in section 4 of this chapter, shall not be deemed exclusive nor construed as a limitation of the powers and authority vested in the department by other provisions of this chapter. This chapter shall be construed liber…

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.5a; Acts 1965, c.250, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.45. Repealed by P.L.49-1997, SEC.86.

Sec. 7. The commissioner is empowered to adopt, amend, and promulgate reasonable administrative and procedural rules and regulations, consistent with any applicable law of this state, as the commissioner may consider necessary for the effective administration of this chapter. Any…

Sec. 8. The department is hereby authorized to make administrative and organizational surveys of the departments, institutions, boards, commissions, and other agencies to determine whether the activities thereof are essential to good government and are being carried on in an econ…

powers of commissioner Sec. 9. The commissioner shall determine the number and distribution of all state reports and publications: Provided, That said commissioner shall curtail and eliminate wherever possible all departmental reports, bulletins and publications. Formerly: Acts 1…

Sec. 1. The warden of any state penal or correctional institution or of any state institution (as defined by IC 12-7-2-184) may compensate any employee of the institution for damages to the personal property of the employee which damages occurred in the ordinary course of the emp…

Sec. 2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "personal property" means property of a type which is worn upon the person of the employee. Formerly: Acts 1969, c.109, s.2. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.184.

Sec. 1. This article does not apply to the following: (1) A permit holder licensed to conduct a pari-mutuel wagering horse racing meeting under IC 4-31. (2) A qualified organization licensed to conduct charity gaming events under IC 4-32.3. (3) A licensed owner or operating agent…

Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to establish lottery games in Indiana that are the best available and that enable the people of Indiana to benefit from significant additional money for capital improvements. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 2. In construing this article, it is the intent of the general assembly that the following policies be carried out: (1) That the lottery games be operated by the state lottery commission, which is created by IC 4-30-3 as a separate body politic and corporate from state gover…

Sec. 1. This article does not apply to horse racing meetings at which pari-mutuel wagering is not permitted. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

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…

Sec. 3. The general assembly recognizes that the regulation of horse racing is a unique activity for state government and that policies and procedures appropriate for the performance of other governmental functions are not necessarily appropriate for the regulation of horse racin…

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003, SEC.1; P.L.233-2007, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.293-2019, SEC.3.

Sec. 2. This article is intended to benefit the people of Indiana by promoting tourism and assisting economic development. The public's confidence and trust will be maintained only through: (1) comprehensive law enforcement supervision; and (2) the strict regulation of facilities…

Sec. 3. References to "this article" include the provisions of this article and any rules or orders adopted under the authority of this article. As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. IC 4-33-1-4 Exemption from provisions Sec. 4. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1172, approved January 2, 19…

Sec. 5. All shipments of gambling devices, including slot machines, to an operating agent or a licensed riverboat in Indiana, the registering, recording, and labeling of which have been completed by the manufacturer or dealer thereof in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1171 through 1178…

Sec. 1. This article applies only to gambling games conducted by a permit holder holding a gambling game license issued under IC 4-35-5. As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.

Sec. 1. Under 15 U.S.C. 1172, approved January 2, 1951, the state of Indiana, acting by and through the elected and qualified members of the legislature, declares that the state is exempt from 15 U.S.C. 1172. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. All shipments of gambling games authorized under this article to distributors and retailers in Indiana, the registering, recording, and labeling of which have been completed by the manufacturer or dealer in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1171 through 15 U.S.C. 1178, are legal …

Sec. 3. This article does not apply to the following: (1) The Indiana state lottery established under IC 4-30. (2) Pari-mutuel horse racing under IC 4-31. (3) Charity gaming under IC 4-32.3. (4) Riverboat gambling under IC 4-33. (5) Wagering on gambling games under IC 4-35. As ad…

Sec. 4. Nothing in this article may be construed to authorize the use of an electronic gaming device in a type II gambling operation. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the corporation's board of trustees established by IC 4-37-3-1. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. "Chief executive officer" refers to the chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation appointed under IC 4-37-2-5 and the director of the state museum. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. "Corporation" refers to the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation established by IC 4-37-2-1. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. "Foundation" refers to the Indiana state museum foundation established under IC 4-37-8-1 or its successors. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. "Fund" refers to the state museum and historic sites development fund established by IC 4-37-7-1. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.