Title 10, TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 5.5. "Civil air patrol" refers to the Indiana wing of the civil air patrol. As added by P.L.10-2007, SEC.2.

Sec. 6. "Commanding officer" means the commander of a company, a troop, a battery, a squadron, a battalion, an air group, a regiment, a brigade, a battle group, a wing, a division, a post, an installation, or a joint forces headquarters. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-…

Sec. 7. "Company" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 8. "Court martial" means a military or naval court of justice for the trial of cases within the jurisdiction of the armed forces of the state. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 9. "Division" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 9.5. "Emergency service operation" includes the following operations of the civil air patrol: (1) Search and rescue missions designated by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. (2) Disaster relief, when requested by the federal emergency management agency or the departme…

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 5 and 9 of this chapter and the addition of section 11 of this chapter by P.L.144-2007 apply to employees who begin employment with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs or a county or a city under section 9 of this chapter as amend…

Sec. 1. The purpose of this chapter is to create a department with full authority to aid and assist veterans of the armed forces of the United States entitled to benefits or advantages provided on or after March 3, 1945, by the United States, the state, or another state or govern…

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4. As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.72. IC 10-17-1-2 Establishment of department Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana department of veterans' affairs is established. The:…

Sec. 10. (a) Within thirty (30) days of their appointment, new county, or city service officers must attend a new service officer orientation presented by the Indiana department of veterans' affairs and, according to the standards established under section 4(4) of this chapter, b…

Sec. 11. (a) The following employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs must satisfy the requirements set forth in section 5(a) of this chapter: (1) State service officers. (2) Director of the state approving agency. (3) Director of the Indiana state veterans' cemeter…

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-5.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.

Sec. 4. The commission shall do acts necessary or reasonably incident to the fulfillment of the purposes of this chapter, including the following: (1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter. (2) Advise the veterans' state service officer in problems concerning the…

veterans' service organizations; duties; immunity Sec. 4.5. (a) The definitions under IC 23-14-54.5-2 through IC 23-14-54.5-6 apply to this section. (b) As used in this section, "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7. (c) A veterans' service organization ma…

Sec. 5. (a) The position of director of veterans' affairs is established. The governor shall appoint the director for a four (4) year term. However, the term of office of the director terminates when the term of office of the governor terminates or when a successor to the directo…

Sec. 6. (a) The director of veterans' affairs: (1) is the executive and administrative head of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs; and (2) shall direct and supervise the administrative and technical activities of the department; subject to the general supervision of the …

Sec. 7. (a) A power of attorney authorizing action on behalf of a veteran in obtaining a benefit or an advantage for a veteran provided under Indiana law must run to an authorized agency or individual recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) A rule cont…

Sec. 8. The commission may adopt rules necessary to: (1) obtain benefits under present and future enactments of the Congress of the United States concerning veterans' affairs; and (2) enter into on behalf of the state contracts or agreements with the government of the United Stat…

Sec. 9. (a) A county executive: (1) shall designate and may: (A) appoint a county service officer for a four (4) year term; or (B) employ a county service officer; and (2) may employ service officer assistants; to serve the veterans of the county. (b) The mayor of a city may empl…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana war memorials commission established by section 2 of this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. IC 10-18-1-2 Commission; membership; duties, rights, and powers; l…

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall employ an individual who is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property owned by the commission that has historic significance. (b) The individual employed by the commission under subsection (a) must meet the qualifications…

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall do the following: (1) Keep a record of the commission's proceedings. (2) Make a quarterly report for public use that includes the following: (A) A detailed account of the expenditures of the commission. (B) A summary of the commission's proceedin…

Sec. 12. (a) The commission may adopt rules that set forth: (1) the time, place, and method of calling and conducting meetings; and (2) the manner and method of the conduct of business, including: (A) the government and regulation of the commission's employees; and (B) the manage…

Sec. 13. (a) The commission shall designate one (1) of its members to do the following: (1) Assume general charge of and preserve all Indiana battle flags. (2) Have custody of all battle and organization flags in the possession of the state that were used by any of the military o…

Sec. 15. (a) All flag cases completed shall be in the custody of the commission. The superintendent shall have the cases cleaned periodically as necessary. (b) The commission may determine the method and manner in which the flags shall be preserved. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citat…

and height of buildings in vicinity Sec. 16. (a) Out-lot five (5) and out-lot thirty-six (36), in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, are dedicated and set apart as grounds for the Indiana War Memorial subject to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Out-lots …

Sec. 17. (a) If squares five (5) and sixteen (16) or any part of those squares in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, are acquired, dedicated, and set apart and added to the real estate dedicated in this chapter by the state for war memorial and other public…

Sec. 19. (a) The grounds that belong to the state in Indianapolis: (1) designated in the Constitution of the State of Indiana as Governor's Circle; (2) later called "Circle Park"; and (3) known and designated as "Monument Place"; shall be known and designated as "Monument Circle"…

Sec. 20. The commission shall adopt rules for the government of the monument and Monument Circle. The rules are binding and effective when approved by the governor. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. IC 10-18-1-21 Soldiers' and Sail…

Sec. 22. (a) The superintendent shall execute a bond in the penal sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be approved by the commission. (b) The superintendent shall: (1) on the first day of each month, make a sworn statement to the auditor of state of all receipts and expendit…

Sec. 23. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and all approaches to the monument and all surroundings belonging to the state shall be maintained perpetually and inviolate for the purpose originally designed. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-12 part.] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 24. A person may not desecrate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis, the street known as Monument Circle, or any of the premises or approaches surrounding the monument by building a wall, fence, or other obstruction in or about the premises, approaches, or str…

Sec. 25. A person who intentionally damages or removes any of the property of the state on Monument Circle is liable for the payment of a penalty not less than twice the sum necessary to repair the damage or restore the lost property. The penalty may be collected by the commissio…

Sec. 26. (a) The commission may do the following: (1) Make or sell the following: (A) Pictures, models, books, and other representations of the monuments and grounds. (B) Souvenirs. (2) Establish and maintain souvenir shops on property that the commission manages. (3) Hire and pa…

Sec. 27. Money recovered or accrued under this chapter shall be used: (1) to keep: (A) the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and subsidiary monuments; or (B) the Monument Circle and its decorations and improvements; in repair; and (2) to restore any parts of the monuments or …

Sec. 28. The superintendent of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and of Monument Circle and those serving under the superintendent who are appointed by the commission have police powers and may make arrests or do other things as may be needed to enforce the laws for the p…

Sec. 29. The commission may grant the use for public purposes of any structures or any parts of structures erected by the commission under this chapter without rent or charge or for only a nominal rental: (1) to any organizations of soldiers, sailors, and marines and others as a …

Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint members of the commission for a term of three (3) years, subject to removal as provided in this section. (b) The commissioners: (1) must be persons of high standing and character; and (2) serve without compensation, except for reimbursement …

Sec. 30. (a) The commission may not enter into a contract for: (1) the purchase or sale of property, material, or supplies; or (2) the performance of work or labor, except for salaries of employees; if the work and labor or materials and supplies cost more than ten thousand dolla…

Sec. 31. (a) The Indiana War Memorial fund: (1) is subject to the laws of this state that concern the deposits and safekeeping of public funds; and (2) shall be deposited under the advisory supervision of the state board of finance in the same way and manner and at the same rate …

Sec. 32. The commission, with the approval of the governor, may let a contract for the erection of additional structures on the site of the Indiana World War Memorial, in accordance with plans and specifications adopted by the commission, with the approval of the governor, to any…

Korean Conflict Sec. 33. (a) The commission shall commemorate the valor of those loyal citizens of this state who served with the armed forces of the United States during World War II and the Korean Conflict by placing their names in the archives of the World War Memorial located…

Sec. 34. (a) The commission shall commemorate the valor of those loyal citizens of Indiana who served with the armed forces of the United States during the Vietnam conflict by placing their names in the archives of the World War Memorial located at Indianapolis. (b) The names mus…

Sec. 35. A suit to enjoin the enforcement of this chapter or to prevent the levy or collection of taxes under this chapter may not be commenced. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-31.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Sec. 36. All property of every nature and kind constituting a memorial or used in connection with a memorial is exempt from taxation for all purposes. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-32.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Sec. 37. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class B infraction. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-14.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Sec. 38. It is a Level 6 felony for a member of the commission or the architect, secretary, superintendent, or any other person in the employ of the commission to: (1) knowingly be interested in or derive any profit from any contract, employment, or purchase connected with the In…

Sec. 5. The commission shall elect the following: (1) One (1) member of the commission to serve as president. (2) One (1) member of the commission to serve as vice president. (3) One (1) qualified person who is not a member of the commission to serve as secretary of the commissio…

Sec. 6. (a) The president and vice president of the commission shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, give bond to the approval of the governor, each in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties as may be…

Sec. 7. (a) The president shall do the following: (1) Preside over the meetings of the commission. (2) Sign all vouchers approved by the commission under this chapter. (3) Sign all contracts and agreements in the name of the commission that have been authorized by the commission.…