Ind. Code ch. 10-18-1

in effect

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-1 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.140.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-1.5 "Department"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2. As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.141.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-1.6 Transfer of certain powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities to the department

Sec. 1.6. (a) On July 1, 2026, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the Indiana war memorials commission are transferred to the department. (b) On July 1, 2026, all records and property of the Indiana war memorials commission, including appropriations and other funds under the control or supervision of the Indiana war memorials commission, are transferred to the department. (c) After June 30, 2026, a reference to the Indiana war memorials commission in a statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the department. (d) The rules adopted by the Indiana war memorials commission before July 1, 2026, are considered, after June 30, 2026, rules of the department. As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.142.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-2 Commission; membership; duties, rights, and powers; liability; lawsuits

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.60. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.143. Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana war memorials commission is established. (b) The commission consists of nine (9) members. Each Indiana congressional district must be represented by at least one (1) member who is: (1) a resident of that congressional district; (2) a veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war; (3) a citizen of Indiana at the time of the service; and (4) appointed: (A) in the manner; (B) for the terms; (C) to have the powers; and (D) to perform the duties; as provided in this chapter. (c) The commission: (1) as the commission and in the commission's name, may prosecute and defend suits; and (2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are: (A) necessary to implement this chapter; and (B) not inconsistent with this chapter. (d) The members of the commission are not liable in their individual capacity, except to the state, for any act done or omitted in connection with the performance of their duties under this chapter. (e) A suit against the commission must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the president, vice president, or secretary of the commission. In a suit against the commission, it is not necessary to name the individual members of the commission as either plaintiff or defendant. Commission members may sue and be sued in the name of the Indiana war memorials commission. (f) The commission shall report to the governor in a manner prescribed by the governor. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.65; P.L.149-2016, SEC.39; P.L.94-2026, SEC.60.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-2 Powers and duties of the department; lawsuits

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.143. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.60. Sec. 2. (a) The department: (1) may prosecute and defend suits; and (2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are: (A) necessary to implement this chapter; and (B) not inconsistent with this chapter. (b) A suit against the department must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the director of the department. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.65; P.L.149-2016, SEC.39; P.L.152-2026, SEC.143.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-3 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-2.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.144.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-4 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-4.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.145.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-5 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.49. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.146.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-6 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-26.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.147.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-7 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.148.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-8 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.318. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.149.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-9 Superintendent; bond

Sec. 9. (a) The department may employ a superintendent. (b) The superintendent shall give bond in an amount and with surety to be approved by the department. (c) The superintendent's duties and compensation shall be prescribed by the department. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.150.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-10 Care and preservation of personal property of the department

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall employ an individual who is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property owned by the department that has historic significance. (b) The individual employed by the department under subsection (a) must meet the qualifications set by the division of state museums and historic sites of the department of natural resources. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-34.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.151.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-11 Duties of the department

Sec. 11. (a) The department 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 department to administer this chapter. (B) A summary that includes: (i) a statement of all contracts let; (ii) the name of the person to whom the contracts were let; and (iii) the amount of each contract. (b) The report required under subsection (a) must be filed with the state comptroller. (c) Reports created and filed under this section are public records. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.319; P.L.152-2026, SEC.152.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-12 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.153.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-13 Preservation of battle flags

Sec. 13. (a) The department shall 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 organizations of the state: (A) in any of the wars or campaigns in which the United States has been engaged; and (B) in which Indiana veterans have participated. (3) In the preservation of the battle flags, as far as possible, see that the name and the branch of service in which the organization served are attached to or preserved with the flag. (4) Collect data in reference to each organization or military unit whose flag is in the possession of the department and place the data with the flag or banner of each of the organizations or military units. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Collect Indiana battle flags not in the possession of the state from the United States, patriotic societies, or individuals. (2) Reinforce, collect the data for, and otherwise prepare all battle flags for preservation. (3) Collect, systematize, and prepare a brief history of each flag and index and catalogue each flag. (4) Collect, purchase, and procure all necessary materials for the preservation of the flags. (5) For the purpose of collecting and preparing the necessary data, reinforcing the flags, and performing other duties required by this chapter: (A) with the approval of the budget agency, employ and fix the compensation of employees as may be necessary; and (B) purchase material of any character that is required in carrying out this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-6.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.154.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-14 Indiana battle flags fund

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana battle flags fund is established to restore and preserve Indiana battle flags. (b) The department: (1) shall administer the fund; and (2) may spend the money in the fund for the purposes of the fund. (c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. (e) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of the fund. (f) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-6.5.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.30-2013, SEC.1; P.L.152-2026, SEC.155.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-15 Flag preservation cases

Sec. 15. (a) All flag cases completed shall be in the custody of the department. The superintendent shall have the cases cleaned periodically as necessary. (b) The department may determine the method and manner in which the flags shall be preserved. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-7.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.156.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-16 Indiana war memorial location; name; limitation on character 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 five (5) and thirty-six (36) dedicated in subsection (a), together with all or any part of squares five (5) and sixteen (16) or any part of those squares, in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, that are acquired, dedicated, and set apart and added to the real estate dedicated in subsection (a) by: (1) the state; or (2) Indianapolis, by Marion County, or Indianapolis and Marion County jointly and then conveyed by the city, county, or city and county jointly by proper deed, grant, or contract to the state; for War Memorial and other public purposes constitutes and shall be referred to as "Memorial Place". The permanent name of "Memorial Place" shall be selected by the department. (c) A necessity is declared to exist to limit: (1) the kind, character, and height of buildings upon; and (2) the use of real estate and buildings that are located within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of; Memorial Place as constituted in this chapter. The department may acquire, by purchase, donation, or condemnation, the right to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings upon and the use of real estate and buildings on real estate within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of Memorial Place. (d) The department shall erect and maintain in Indianapolis, upon or within grounds dedicated or acquired under this chapter, as the department considers best, a suitable structure or structures: (1) to commemorate the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers, sailors, and marines of the United States and of all others who rendered faithful, loyal, heroic, and self-sacrificing service at home and overseas in World War I; (2) to provide a place or places of meeting and headquarters for organizations of soldiers, sailors, and marines or any other patriotic societies or associations; (3) to keep records, archives, documents, flags, mementos, and relics; and (4) for other public meetings and other public purposes; to inculcate a true understanding and appreciation of the duties, benefits, and privileges of American citizenship and inspire patriotism and respect for the law to the end that peace may prevail, good will be promoted, justice be administered and established, public order maintained, and liberty and freedom under the law perpetuated. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-8.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.157.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-17 Conveyance of real estate; public park

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 purposes by Indianapolis, by Marion County, or by the city and county jointly by proper deed, contract, or grant, by which the city or county, or the city and county jointly, convey the real estate or any part of the real estate to the state for war memorial and other public purposes, the department may accept from the city, the county, or the city and county jointly the deed, grant, or contract by which the real estate or any part of the real estate is conveyed to the state for war memorial and other public purposes, subject to the terms, conditions, and provisions contained in the deed, grant, or contract. (b) The department may agree that, to the extent that the city, the county, or the city and county jointly appropriate and use money in the acquisition of the real estate or any part of the real estate, the real estate and interests in the real estate and the memorial structures erected on the real estate (to the extent of the money so appropriated and used by the city, by the county, or by the county and city jointly) shall be a city war memorial, a county war memorial, or a joint war memorial. (c) If the real estate or any part of the real estate is acquired and conveyed to the state, the department may erect structures on outlots five (5) and thirty-six (36) dedicated in this chapter or upon any part of the real estate so dedicated or acquired as provided in this chapter as the department considers best. (d) The department shall develop any part or all of the real estate described in this chapter that has been dedicated or acquired as provided in this chapter as a memorial place, together with square twenty-five (25), known as University Square in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, to secure a harmonious and unified architectural and aesthetic effect of the entire series of grounds used and dedicated for memorial purposes. The grounds must include square twenty-five (25), known as University Square, which shall be and constitute a part of the memorial park, and shall be used as a public park. (e) The department may sell buildings and improvements situated on outlots five (5) and sixteen (16) when they come under the department's jurisdiction, custody, and control or remove the buildings and improvements as the department considers best. The department may contract with Indianapolis, with Marion County, or with the county and city jointly, concerning the use and rents of the buildings and improvements on squares five (5) and sixteen (16) until it is necessary to remove the buildings for the purpose of erecting the memorial structure or structures. The department may contract with the city or county or the city and county jointly with reference to the sale of buildings and improvements upon the real estate that may be acquired and conveyed to the state by the city or county or by the city and county jointly for War Memorial and other public purposes. The contracts must provide how the proceeds from the rent or sale of buildings and improvements shall be applied. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-30.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.158.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-18 Commission powers

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.7, effective 3-5-2026. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.159, effective 7-1-2026. Sec. 18. The commission may do the following: (1) Adopt rules for the following: (A) The proper management, government, and use of Memorial Place and the structures situated on Memorial Place. (B) The government of employees. (2) Acquire by condemnation the right to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings upon and the use of real estate or buildings located within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries. (3) Adopt reasonable rules as are proper to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings located or erected within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of Memorial Place and the use of the buildings or real estate. A building constructed or maintained or business conducted in violation of any rule may be abated as a nuisance in an action begun and prosecuted by the commission. (4) Receive donations, gifts, devises, and bequests and use them in connection with the purposes of this chapter. (5) Establish a nonprofit corporation to do the following: (A) Promote public support for the purposes of the commission and this chapter. (B) Preserve and promote the historical and educational activities of the commission. (C) Operate for the benefit of the purposes of the commission and this chapter. The corporation is subject to audit by the state board of accounts as if it were a state agency. (6) Transfer money donated to the commission for the purposes described in subdivision (5) to a corporation established under subdivision (5). (7) Transfer: (A) artifacts; (B) images; or (C) documents of cultural heritage, historical, or museum relevance; under the commission's control to a corporation established under subdivision (5) without complying with IC 5-22-21 and IC 5-22-22. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-9.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.17-2005, SEC.1; P.L.125-2026, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-18 Powers of the department

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.159, effective 7-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.7, effective 3-5-2026. Sec. 18. The department may do the following: (1) Make and execute contracts and other instruments that may be required in connection with the erection and maintenance of a suitable structure or structures upon or within Memorial Place. (2) Adopt rules for the following: (A) The proper management, government, and use of Memorial Place and the structures situated on Memorial Place. (B) The government of employees. (3) Acquire by condemnation the right to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings upon and the use of real estate or buildings located within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries. (4) Adopt reasonable rules as are proper to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings located or erected within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of Memorial Place and the use of the buildings or real estate. A building constructed or maintained or business conducted in violation of any rule may be abated as a nuisance in an action begun and prosecuted by the department. (5) Receive donations, gifts, devises, and bequests and use them in connection with the purposes of this chapter. (6) Establish a nonprofit corporation to do the following: (A) Promote public support for the purposes of the department and this chapter. (B) Preserve and promote the historical and educational activities of the department. (C) Operate for the benefit of the purposes of the department and this chapter. The corporation is subject to audit by the state board of accounts as if it were a state agency. (7) Transfer money donated to the department for the purposes described in subdivision (6) to a corporation established under subdivision (6). (8) Transfer: (A) artifacts; (B) images; or (C) documents of cultural heritage, historical, or museum relevance; under the department's control to a corporation established under subdivision (6) without complying with IC 5-22-21 and IC 5-22-22. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-9.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.17-2005, SEC.1; P.L.152-2026, SEC.159.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-19 Monument Circle

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". (b) All written instruments and all laws that relate to the grounds described in subsection (a) in statutes are effective for the purpose intended when the grounds are described and designated as Monument Circle. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-10.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-20 Rules for government of Monument Circle

Sec. 20. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the government of the monument and Monument Circle. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.160.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-21 Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument employees and superintendent

Sec. 21. (a) The department: (1) has general control of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Circle; and (2) may employ a superintendent. (b) The superintendent may, with the advice and consent of the department appoint engineers, elevator operators, electricians, and watchmen as are actually required, all of whom are subject to removal at any time by the department for any reason satisfactory to the department. (c) The superintendent: (1) has direct charge and supervision of the monument and Monument Circle, subject to the orders of the department; and (2) may require watchmen to act as elevator operators and elevator operators to act as watchmen. (d) The superintendent and the engineers, watchmen, and elevator operators have police powers with all powers of a constable. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.161.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-22 Superintendent; financial duties

Sec. 22. (a) The superintendent shall execute a bond in the penal sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be approved by the department. (b) The superintendent shall: (1) on the first day of each month, make a sworn statement to the state comptroller of all receipts and expenditures, with vouchers attached for the preceding month, on account of the monument; and (2) at the same time, pay over to the treasurer of state all money received by the superintendent from all sources in the operation of the monument for the preceding month. The state comptroller shall draw a warrant on the treasurer of state, payable to the superintendent, engineers, elevator operators, and watchmen, for the amounts due them as salaries and to the superintendent for a total of expenditures other than salaries incurred in the management of the monument and Monument Circle as shown by the vouchers. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-12 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.320; P.L.152-2026, SEC.162.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-23 Perpetual maintenance

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.2-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-24 Desecration

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 street known as Monument Circle surrounding the monument: (1) to sell or offer to sell any article of merchandise; (2) to have or to hold any show, carnival, circus, or masquerade; (3) to maintain any tent or building in or about the street, premises, or approaches; (4) to hold a political meeting; (5) to in any way obstruct the view or approaches to the street, or premises; or (6) to use the premises, street, or approaches; for purposes other than those intended in this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-13.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-25 Intentional damage; penalty

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 department in a civil action. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-18.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.163.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-26 Souvenirs; fund

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8, effective 3-5-2026. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164, effective 7-1-2026. 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 pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for the souvenir shops. (4) Report annually to the governor on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits of the souvenir shops. (b) Notwithstanding section 27 of this chapter, the following apply to the profits from souvenir shop sales: (1) The souvenir shop fund is established. The souvenir shop fund shall be administered by the commission. (2) Profits from the sales at souvenir shops established under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the souvenir shop fund. (3) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the souvenir shop fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (4) The expenses of administering the souvenir shop fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (5) The commission may spend the money in the souvenir shop fund for the following purposes: (A) Maintenance or repair of properties managed by the commission. (B) Maintenance, repair, and acquisition of the following: (i) Battle flags. (ii) Appropriate artifacts. (iii) Appropriate memorabilia. (6) All money accruing to the souvenir shop fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes listed in subdivision (5). (7) Money in the souvenir shop fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (c) A person may not make or sell pictures, models, books, or other representations of the monuments or grounds unless the person is authorized to do so by the commission. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-19.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-26 Souvenirs; fund

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164, effective 7-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8, effective 3-5-2026. Sec. 26. (a) The department 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 department manages. (3) Hire and pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for the souvenir shops. (4) Contract with a nonprofit organization or corporation for the continuous management of the souvenir shops. (5) Report annually to the governor on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits of the souvenir shops. (b) Notwithstanding section 27 of this chapter, the following apply to the profits from souvenir shop sales: (1) The souvenir shop fund is established. The souvenir shop fund shall be administered by the department. (2) Profits from the sales at souvenir shops established under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the souvenir shop fund. (3) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the souvenir shop fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (4) The expenses of administering the souvenir shop fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (5) The department may spend the money in the souvenir shop fund for the following purposes: (A) Maintenance or repair of properties managed by the department. (B) Maintenance, repair, and acquisition of the following: (i) Battle flags. (ii) Appropriate artifacts. (iii) Appropriate memorabilia. (6) All money accruing to the souvenir shop fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes listed in subdivision (5). (7) Money in the souvenir shop fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (c) A person may not make or sell pictures, models, books, or other representations of the monuments or grounds unless the person is authorized to do so by the department. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-19.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-27 Funds for restoration and repair

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 the Monument Circle that have been broken, destroyed, removed, or injured. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-20.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-28 Superintendent and employees; powers of arrest

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 department have police powers and may make arrests or do other things as may be needed to enforce the laws for the protection and care of the monuments and Monument Circle. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-21.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.165.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-29 Use of department structures for public purposes

Sec. 29. The department may grant the use for public purposes of any structures or any parts of structures erected by the department 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 place for their meeting and headquarters and for the keeping of records, archives, documents, flags, mementos, and relics; and (2) for other public meetings and other public purposes not inconsistent with the purpose of this chapter; for the time and upon the terms and conditions as the department determines. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-27.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.166.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-30 Repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-28.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.167. Repealed by P.L.125-2026, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-31 War Memorial fund

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 of interest and under the same restriction as state funds. (b) Interest that accrues to the fund shall be added to and become a part of the Indiana War Memorial fund. (c) The Indiana War Memorial fund and the accounts of each public officer, employee, or person entrusted by law with the raising, disposition, or expenditure of the fund or any part of the fund are subject to the same penalties and the same provisions for publicity as are provided by law for state funds and state officers. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-29.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-32 Contract for additional structures

Sec. 32. The department, 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 department, with the approval of the governor, to any competent and reliable contractor. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-33.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.168.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-33 Commemoration of those who served in World War II and Korean Conflict

Sec. 33. (a) The department 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 at Indianapolis. (b) The names must be placed in the archives in the same manner as those honored by Indiana who served in World War I. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.169.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-34 Commemoration of those who served in Vietnam

Sec. 34. (a) The department 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 must be placed in the archives in the same manner as those honored by Indiana who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean Conflict. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-3-2.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.170.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-35 Injunctions; enforcement of chapter; taxes

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.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-36 Tax exemption

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.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-37 Violations

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.

Ind. Code § 10-18-1-38 Pecuniary interest of members and employees; offense

Sec. 38. It is a Level 6 felony for a superintendent or any other person in the employ of the department to: (1) knowingly be interested in or derive any profit from any contract, employment, or purchase connected with the Indiana World War Memorial or with any action of the department; or (2) knowingly be interested in any claim against the department or the state growing out of the erection or maintenance of the Indiana World War Memorial; other than for the compensation for their services or for their expenses as provided in this chapter. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-25.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.169; P.L.152-2026, SEC.171.

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