Title 4, TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 5. An investigative demand may not: (1) contain a requirement that would be unreasonable if contained in a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by a court in a grand jury investigation; or (2) require the giving of oral testimony, the production of written answers to inte…

contempt; order Sec. 6. (a) If a person objects or otherwise fails to obey a written demand issued under section 3 of this chapter, the attorney general may file in the circuit or superior court of the county in which that person resides or maintains a principal place of business…

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies only to a: (1) foreign corporation that does business in Indiana; (2) foreign limited liability company that does business in Indiana; and (3) person who does not reside or maintain a principal place of business in Indiana. (b) If a person liste…

Sec. 7. Evidence obtained from a human person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may not be introduced in a subsequent criminal prosecution of that person unless it was obtained by a means independent of this chapter. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.7. IC 4-6-3-8 Abrid…

Sec. 8. This chapter shall not be construed to limit or abridge any limitation on self-incrimination established by law. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.8.

Sec. 9. (a) All documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, and transcripts of oral testimony that are provided pursuant to an investigative demand shall be kept confidential by the attorney general until an action is filed against a person for the violation under i…

United States government surplus revenue funds Sec. 1. The auditor of state is authorized to enter satisfaction of the mortgages executed to the state of Indiana to secure loans made by the agents of the state appointed in the several counties of the state to loan the surplus rev…

Sec. 1. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Indiana that there shall be no secrecy in the conduct of the public hearings of the administrative bodies of the state of Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1959, c.195, s.1.

Sec. 2. In order to facilitate the public policy so declared, all administrative bodies of the state of Indiana conducting public hearings shall allow the use of either recorded or live broadcasts of such hearings, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as may be adopte…

Sec. 3. It is hereby specifically declared that such administrative bodies may limit such broadcasts to the broadcast of recordings of such public hearings made in a manner approved by such administrative body, and it is specifically declared that such administrative body may req…

Sec. 1. Any state charitable or benevolent institution for the use of such institutions may receive gifts, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, for the aid or maintenance of any such institution, under the provisions and safeguards under this chapter. Form…

Sec. 2. Acceptance of any such gifts, bequests and devises of real or personal property, or both, may be made by the executive officers of the institution benefited; but the failure of such officers to make such acceptance at any time shall not invalidate or affect the gift, bequ…

Sec. 3. No acceptance shall be so made as to create an indebtedness against the state of Indiana or any of its agencies; nor shall any acceptance which has been deemed to have taken place, as provided in section 2 of this chapter, operate to create such an indebtedness. Formerly:…

Sec. 4. (a) Any funds or other property received as provided in this chapter shall be subject to all other statutes applying to similar funds or property, including the right to sell as provided in this chapter, unless such right is prohibited under the terms of such gift, beques…

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.177, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.189. Repealed by P.L.1-1989, SEC.75.

Sec. 6. This chapter shall be deemed supplementary to any other statutes of the state of Indiana for the acceptance of gifts, trusts, devises, and bequests and does not apply to state educational institutions. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.177, s.6. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.190; P.…

Sec. 1. The state may not enter into, amend, or modify a tribal-state compact without the ratification of the general assembly. As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. A tribal-state compact entered into, amended, or modified without the ratification of the general assembly is void. As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. The governor is responsible for negotiating and executing a tribal-state compact on behalf of the state with an Indian tribe located within Indiana for the purpose of authorizing Class III gaming on Indian lands located within Indiana under 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. The gove…

Sec. 4. (a) A tribal-state compact negotiated under this chapter must include terms concerning the following: (1) The management of the Indian tribe's gaming operation. (2) Revenue sharing with the state and local units of government. (3) Infrastructure and site improvements. (4)…

Sec. 5. Following the completion of negotiations and the execution of a tribal-state compact, the governor shall submit a copy of the executed tribal-state compact to the president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives for ratification. To rati…

Sec. 6. Upon receipt of an act ratifying a tribal-state compact, the governor shall cause the ratified tribal-state compact to be deposited with the secretary of state under IC 4-3-1-1. As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.1.

Interior Sec. 7. The secretary of state shall forward a copy of the executed tribal-state compact and the act of ratification to the United States Secretary of the Interior for federal review and approval as required by 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(8). As added by P.L.255-2015, SEC.1.

the General Assembly Sec. 8. If the governor agrees to an amendment to or a modification of a tribal-state compact, the governor shall submit the amendment or modification to the general assembly for ratification in the manner required by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.…

duties Sec. 1. There is created a state lottery commission as a body politic and corporate separate from the state. The commission is composed of five (5) members selected as provided in IC 4-30-4. The commission has the authority to sue and be sued in the name of the commission …

Sec. 10. The commission may purchase insurance. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 11. The commission is entitled to own, sell, and lease real and personal property as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 12. The commission is entitled to own copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and to enforce its rights with respect to ownership. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 13. The commission may employ division directors and other staff necessary to carry out this article. However, the following restrictions apply to the commission and the director's authority to employ individuals and to the duties of the individuals employed by the commissio…

Sec. 14. The commission shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees. Employees of the commission serve at the pleasure of the director and are subject to suspension, dismissal, reduction in pay, demotion, transfer, or other personnel action at the discretio…

Sec. 14.5. (a) This section applies to an individual who: (1) on July 1, 2013, is a member or a full-time employee of the commission; or (2) after June 30, 2013, becomes employed or reemployed as a member or a full-time employee of the commission. (b) After June 30, 2013, a membe…

Sec. 15. The commission may charge fees to persons applying for a contract as a vendor or retailer. The fees must be reasonably calculated to cover the costs of investigations and other activities related to the processing of the application. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

services Sec. 16. The commission may enter into contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of goods and services necessary for the operation and promotion of the lottery, including assistance provided by a governmental agency. The commission may require separate bids or…

Sec. 17. The commission may enter into contracts with retailers under this article to provide adequate and convenient availability of tickets to the public for each game. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 18. (a) The commission may enter into agreements with other jurisdictions for the operation and promotion of a multiple jurisdictional lottery if these agreements are in the best interest of the lottery. (b) Before the commission enters into an agreement with a jurisdiction …

Sec. 19. (a) The definitions set forth in IC 3-5-2 apply to this section. (b) This subsection applies to contributions made after March 15, 1989, and before March 29, 1996. The commission or director may not enter into a contract with a person to serve as a vendor for a major pro…

Sec. 19.5. (a) This section applies only to contributions made after March 28, 1996. (b) The definitions set forth in IC 3-5-2 apply to this section. (c) As used in this section, "candidate" refers only to a candidate for a state office. (d) As used in this section, "committee" r…

offices Sec. 19.7. (a) This section applies only to contributions made after March 28, 1996. (b) The definitions set forth in IC 3-5-2 apply to this section. (c) As used in this section, "candidate" refers only to the following: (1) A candidate for a legislative office. (2) A can…

Sec. 2. For purposes of conducting an investigation or proceeding, the commission may administer oaths, take depositions, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.…

Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) an activity specifically authorized by: (A) IC 4-29 or IC 4-29.5 (tribal gaming and tribal-state compact); (B) IC 4-31 (pari-mutuel wagering on horse races); (C) IC 4-33 (riverboat gambling); (D) IC 4-35 (gambling games at racetrac…

Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall submit written monthly and annual reports to the governor disclosing the total lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses of the commission during the preceding month and year. In the annual report the commission shall: (1) describe…

Sec. 4. The commission shall maintain weekly or more frequent records of lottery transactions, including the distribution of tickets to retailers, revenue received, claims for prizes, prizes paid, and other financial transactions of the commission. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), S…

Sec. 5. The commission shall make a continuing study of the following: (1) The lottery, in order to ascertain any amendments necessary to this article or to rules adopted under this article that could prevent any abuses in the administration of the lottery. (2) The operation and …

Sec. 6. The commission shall conduct market research as necessary or appropriate, which may include an analysis of the demographic characteristics of the players of each lottery game and an analysis of advertising, promotion, public relations, incentives, and other aspects of com…

and operation of lottery Sec. 7. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 governing the establishment, implementation, and operation of the lottery, including the following: (1) The type of lottery games to be conducted, except that: (A) the name of an elected official ma…

Sec. 8. (a) The commission may promote and advertise the lottery. (b) A promotion may refer to the total lottery prize, even though the prize may be paid over a period of years. (c) The commission may act as a retailer and conduct promotions involving the dispensing of free lotte…

Sec. 9. (a) The commission may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1. (b) An emergency rule adopted by the commission under this section expires on the earlier of the following dates: (1) The expiration date stated in the emergency rule. (2) The date the emergency rule is am…

property, liabilities to commission; rules Sec. 0.3. (a) On July 1, 1999, all records, property, and liabilities of the Indiana standardbred board of regulation are transferred to the Indiana horse racing commission. (b) The rules adopted by the Indiana standardbred board of regu…

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana horse racing commission is established. The commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The members of the commission: (1) must be registered voters; (2) must have resided in Indiana for at least five (5) years preceding their appoin…

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall appoint a director and an assistant director who serve at the pleasure of the commission. The director and the assistant director must have a background in the horse industry, a high level of management skills, and previous experience with pari-m…