Title 4, TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

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.

Sec. 2. A licensee that offers wagering on gambling games under this article shall annually pay to the Indiana horse racing commission a gaming integrity fee equal to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for each racetrack at which the licensee offers wagering on gamblin…

appropriation Sec. 3. (a) The gaming integrity fund is established. (b) The fund shall be administered by the Indiana horse racing commission. (c) The fund consists of gaming integrity fees deposited in the fund under this chapter and money distributed to the fund under IC 4-35-7…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "division" refers to the division of mental health and addiction. As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.

Sec. 2. (a) A licensee that offers slot machine wagering at racetracks under this article shall annually pay to the commission a problem gambling fee equal to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for each racetrack at which the licensee offers slot machine wagering. The commi…

Sec. 3. The division may use problem gambling fees received by the division under this chapter only for the prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling that is related to gambling allowed under this article and IC 4-33. As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.255-201…

taxes used by the division for the prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling Sec. 4. The problem gambling fees used by the division under this chapter for the prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling are in addition to any admissions tax revenue allocated by the divi…

Sec. 5. (a) The problem gambling program fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the commission. (b) The fund consists of the fees collected and retained by the commission under section 2 of this chapter. (c) Money in the fund may be used only for the purpose of th…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to state fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2007, and ending before July 1, 2012. As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21.

Sec. 2. (a) Before the fifteenth day of each month, a licensee that offers slot machine wagering under this article shall pay to the commission a supplemental fee equal to one percent (1%) of the adjusted gross receipts received by the licensee from slot machine wagering. (b) The…

Sec. 3. Before the fifteenth day of each month, the treasurer of state shall distribute supplemental fees received under this chapter during the previous month in equal shares to each licensed owner or operating agent that commences gambling operations with respect to: (1) an ini…

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…

Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "price gouging" means charging a consumer an unconscionable amount for the sale of fuel. Price gouging occurs if: (1) the amount charged grossly exceeds the average price at which fuel was readily obtainable within the retailer's trade area d…

Sec. 3. The attorney general has the following powers and duties regarding price gouging: (1) To investigate complaints received claiming price gouging. (2) To seek injunctive relief as appropriate. (3) To seek restitution for victims of price gouging. (4) To institute an action …

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 com…

Sec. 5. If an investigation by the attorney general results in a finding of price gouging, the attorney general may bring an action in a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county where the price gouging allegedly occurred. If the court finds that the retailer enga…

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.

emergencies Sec. 7. This chapter preempts the power of local governments to regulate pricing of commodities under a declaration of emergency: (1) under IC 10-14-3-12; (2) under IC 10-14-3-13; or (3) by a local government. As added by P.L.124-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SE…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of the office of community and rural affairs appointed under section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of community and rural affairs established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "secretary" refers to the lieutenant governor as secretary of agriculture and rural development, as provided in IC 4-4-2.3. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5.

Sec. 4. The office of community and rural affairs is established. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.4.

officer; employees Sec. 5. (a) The secretary shall appoint an individual to be the director of the office. (b) The director: (1) serves at the secretary's pleasure; (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the secretary subject to the approval of the budget age…

Sec. 6. The office shall do the following: (1) Administer the rural economic development fund under section 9 of this chapter. (2) Administer the Indiana main street program under IC 4-4-16. (3) Administer the community development block grant program. As added by P.L.83-2005, SE…

Sec. 7. The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter. As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.6.

As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.133-2012, SEC.3.

Sec. 9. (a) The rural economic development fund is established for the purpose of enhancing and developing rural communities. The fund shall be administered by the office. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. (c) Notwithstanding IC …

Sec. 1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2020, this chapter applies when an agency is required to assign, appoint, or otherwise make use of an individual to act in the capacity of an administrative law judge to preside over administrative proceedings to review a disputed agency action for t…

Sec. 10. The director shall do the following: (1) Hire or contract with administrative law judges and other employees as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (2) Assign administrative law judges from the office to preside over administrative proceedings. (3) Adopt…

Sec. 11. The office may: (1) enter into contracts or agreements; and (2) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2; necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 12. (a) Beginning July 1, 2020, and except as provided in sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, the office has jurisdiction over all administrative proceedings concerning agency administrative actions under: (1) IC 4-21.5; or (2) any other statute that requires or allows the off…

Sec. 13. (a) The director shall assign one (1) or more administrative law judges to: (1) one (1) or more agencies to handle all administrative proceedings filed with that agency or agencies; or (2) preside over any administrative proceeding filed within an agency. (b) When assign…

Sec. 14. (a) The procedures of the office in an administrative proceeding are governed by: (1) IC 4-21.5; or (2) if IC 4-21.5 does not apply, any other statute that governs an agency's administrative proceedings. (b) The office shall render its decisions in writing. As added by P…

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an administrative law judge employed by the office must be: (1) a citizen of Indiana; and (2) an attorney in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana. (b) An individual who does not meet the requirement under subs…

Sec. 16. An agency must provide office space, hearing rooms, and administrative support for administrative proceedings for the agency. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to: (1) the department of workforce development; (2) the unemployment insurance review board of the department of workforce development; (3) the worker's compensation board of Indiana; (4) the Indiana utility regulatory commission; (5) the depa…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "administrative law judge" means an individual who presides over an administrative proceeding that results in a finding of fact determining the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a party after an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing. As adde…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "agency" means an authority, board, branch, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, office, service, or other instrumentality of the executive, including the administrative, department of state government. The term does not i…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "director" means the director of the office of administrative law proceedings. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

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.

Sec. 7. The office of administrative law proceedings is established as a separate department within the state personnel department. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 8. The office shall have a director who is responsible for administering the office. The governor shall appoint the director. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 9. The state personnel department shall provide offices, rooms, and staff assistance to the director for the office. As added by P.L.205-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the department. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 10. A lease entered into under this chapter is subject to approval under IC 4-13-2-14.1. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 11. (a) The department may receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the commissioner considers appropriate. (b) The commissioner shall use a gift or grant received under subsection (a): (1) to carry out this chapter; and (2) according to the te…

general fund Sec. 12. (a) At the request of the commissioner, the auditor of state shall establish a trust fund for purposes of holding money received under section 11 of this chapter. (b) A trust fund created under this section shall be administered by the department. (c) The ex…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "exterior improvements" includes access roads, landscaping, lighting, parking facilities, and walkways. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "society" refers to the Indiana historical society established under IC 23-6-3. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.