Title 4, STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 3. (a) The biomedical technology and basic research account is established within the Indiana tobacco master settlement agreement fund for the purposes set forth in section 4 of this chapter. The account consists of: (1) amounts, if any, that another statute requires to be d…

Sec. 4. Subject to appropriation by the general assembly, review by the budget committee, and approval by the budget agency, the treasurer of state shall distribute money from the account to public and private entities to support biomedical technology and basic research initiativ…

Sec. 5. Appropriations and distributions from the account under this chapter are in addition to and not in place of other appropriations or distributions made for the same purpose. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.63.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means any state administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, officer, service, or other similar body of state government established by law, resolution,…

Sec. 2. A state agency may sell any publication that it produces in book, booklet, or pamphlet form. As added by P.L.28-1983, SEC.36.

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a state educational institution. (b) The price of a state agency publication may not exceed the cost of materials, reproduction, postage, and handling, and may reflect all or a part of the cost of preparation. As added by P.L.28-1983, SE…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. A commission is created which shall be known as the "commission on forensic sciences". It shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor; on…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. The membership of the commission shall be appointed not later than July 31, 1959, and the commission shall hold its organization meeting upon call of its…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. The commission shall meet at least once in each two-month period. A majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a per diem of …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. The objectives of the commission shall be to promote in the state of Indiana scientific information and services in pathology, immunology, radiology, pho…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The powers of the commission shall be as follows: (1) To establish and maintain a scientific laboratory for research and experimentation. The commiss…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. (a) The commission on forensic sciences shall promulgate and adopt rules in accordance with IC 4-22-2 to: (1) create a medical examiner system to aid, as…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, the term "institution" shall mean psychiatric, penal, correctional, benevolent, or special educational institutions owned and operated by the state of Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1957, c.242, s.1; Acts 1963(ss), c.7, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC…

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…

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) Th…

Sec. 3. The chief administrative officer of the department, division, or state agency having administrative control and supervision of any institution shall make rules and regulations concerning the withdrawal of money held in trust for any patient or inmate, and concerning the d…

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a patient in an institution listed in IC 12-24-1-3 if the patient is in a unit that is a Medicaid certified intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. (b) Any interest or income derived from the deposit or…

Sec. 5. (a) If any inmate of any penal or correctional institution, or any patient of any psychiatric institution, shall die, the inmate's or patient's lawful heirs or devisees shall be entitled to any money credited to and held in trust for the inmate or patient. If the heirs or…

Sec. 6. (a) There is established in each psychiatric, benevolent, penal, and correctional institution a fund to be known as the: (1) patients' recreation fund; (2) students' recreation fund; or (3) inmates' recreation fund. (b) These funds shall be used, at the discretion of the …

Sec. 7. Money may accrue to the patients' recreation fund or inmates' recreation fund from the following sources: (1) Gifts to the fund. (2) Profits from the operation of a commissary or canteen. (3) Interest earned by deposit of trust funds in public depositories, or income deri…

Sec. 8. All money held in trust for any inmate or patient of any institution on July 1, 1957, shall be transferred into a trust fund established under the provisions of this chapter. Any money in any recreational or activities fund in any institution, on July 1, 1957, shall be tr…

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 institut…

Sec. 1. The director shall appoint a director of the division of security who is qualified by training and experience in law enforcement or security to supervise, direct, coordinate, and administer all activities of the division. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 2. The division director and all investigators employed by the division of security must meet the requirements for employment and appointment applicable to enforcement officers under IC 7.1-2. The division director and the investigators may do any of the following: (1) Inves…

Sec. 3. The state police department shall, at the request of the division of security, perform full criminal background investigations on employees of the commission at the level of director or division director and at any level within the division of security, including applican…

Sec. 4. The division of security shall conduct investigations of vendors, retailers, and employees of the commission, including applicants for contracts or employment, necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the operation of the lottery. The commission may require perso…

Sec. 5. (a) The state police department shall provide: (1) assistance in obtaining criminal history information relevant to investigations required for honest, secure, exemplary lottery operations; and (2) any other assistance that may be requested by the director and agreed to b…

Sec. 6. The division of security shall supervise ticket validation and lottery drawings. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 7. (a) After the first full year of ticket sales to the public, or sooner if the director considers necessary, the commission shall engage an independent firm experienced in security procedures, including computer security and systems security, to conduct a comprehensive stu…

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) law enforcement officers; or (2) reporters or other media employees assigned to cover events at a racetrack. (b) A person must be a licensee in order to: (1) participate in racing at a racetrack or at a satellite facility that permi…

Sec. 10. (a) Upon receiving an order of a court issued under IC 31-16-12-9 (or IC 31-1-11.5-13(l), IC 31-6-6.1-16(l), or IC 31-14-12-6 before their repeal), the commission shall: (1) suspend a license issued under this chapter to any person who is the subject of the order; and (2…

Sec. 11. (a) Upon receiving an order from the bureau (Title IV-D agency) under IC 31-25-4-32(h) or IC 31-25-4-34(c), the commission shall place on probationary status any license issued under this chapter and held by the person who is the subject of the order. The commission shal…

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in sections 6 and 6.5 of this chapter, the commission may issue a license to an individual who: (1) is not a veterinarian; and (2) meets one (1) or more of the following: (A) The individual is licensed in another state to provide teeth floating. (B…

Sec. 2. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing the following: (1) Procedures for license applications. (2) The confidentiality of personal information on license applications, including an applicant's date of birth and home address. (3) License fees. As add…

Sec. 3. License fees collected by the commission shall be paid into the state general fund. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Sec. 4. Unless revoked by the commission, each license is valid for one (1) year. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.268-2017, SEC.7.

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the commission may not grant a license to an applicant who is less than sixteen (16) years of age. (b) The commission may grant the following: (1) A horse owner's license to an applicant of any age. (2) A license other than a hors…

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 h…

Sec. 6.5. The commission shall deny: (1) a license; or (2) the renewal of a license; issued under this chapter to a person who is the subject of an order issued by a court under IC 31-16-12-9 (or IC 31-1-11.5-13(l), IC 31-6-6.1-16(l), or IC 31-14-12-6 before their repeal). As add…

Sec. 7. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, an applicant for a license to serve in the capacity of judge must satisfy the commission that the applicant possesses the necessary mental and physical qualifications, including: (1) temperament; (2) experience and kn…

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…

Sec. 9. Except as provided in sections 10 and 11 of this chapter, the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this chapter is subject to IC 4-21.5. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1996, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. (a) The commission may issue to a person a license to own a riverboat subject to the numerical and geographical limitation of owner's licenses under this section and IC 4-33-4-17. Not more than eleven (11) owner's licenses may be in effect at any time. Subject to subsecti…

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 river…

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 …

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 condit…