Ind. Code ch. 4-33-18

in effect

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-1 "Division" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "division" means the gaming research division of the commission established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.50.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-2 Division established

Sec. 2. The gaming research division is established within the commission for the purpose of enhancing the gaming industry in Indiana through research and analysis. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.51.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-3 Appointment of executive director

Sec. 3. The commission shall appoint or employ the executive director of the division and other persons that the commission considers necessary. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.52.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-4 Employment of staff

Sec. 4. The executive director, with the commission's approval, may employ individuals as are necessary to perform the various functions of the division. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.53.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-5 Duties; data analysis and research

Sec. 5. The division shall research and analyze data and public policy issues relating to all aspects of gaming in Indiana for the enhancement of: (1) the Indiana lottery under IC 4-30; (2) pari-mutuel horse racing under IC 4-31; (3) charity gaming under IC 4-32.3; and (4) riverboat casino gambling under IC 4-33. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.91-2006, SEC.5; P.L.58-2019, SEC.6; P.L.165-2021, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-6 Duties; studies and findings

Sec. 6. The division shall study and make findings and recommendations on the following: (1) Alternative methods of taxing gaming entities, including taxes based upon the size of a riverboat or the number of gaming positions on board a riverboat. (2) The impact of flexible boarding on the gaming industry. (3) The impact of breed development programs and sire stakes racing in Indiana. (4) Any other issue considered appropriate by the commission or suggested by: (A) the Indiana lottery commission; (B) the Indiana horse racing commission; or (C) the department of state revenue. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.55.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-7 Distribution of findings

Sec. 7. The executive director shall submit the division's findings and recommendations to the commission, the governor, and the legislative council. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.56.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-8 Annual fees

Sec. 8. The division shall impose an annual fee of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) upon the following: (1) Each licensed owner or operating agent operating a riverboat in Indiana. (2) Each permit holder (as defined in IC 4-31-2.1-27) operating a live pari-mutuel horse racing facility in Indiana. As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.92-2003, SEC.59; P.L.165-2021, SEC.57; P.L.105-2022, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 4-33-18-9 Repealed

As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. Amended by P.L.91-2006, SEC.6; P.L.233-2007, SEC.20; P.L.58-2019, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.165-2021, SEC.58.

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