Ind. Code ch. 5-33-6

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Ind. Code § 5-33-6-1 "Fund"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the tourism information and promotion fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-2 "Heritage barn"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "heritage barn" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-1.1-12-26.2. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-3 "Promotion"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "promotion" includes the planning and conducting of information and advertising campaigns. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-4 "Tourism group"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "tourism group" means a private nonprofit corporation established under Indiana law whose purposes include the promotion of tourist resources and facilities in Indiana. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-5 Tourism information and promotion fund established

Sec. 5. (a) The tourism information and promotion fund is established within the state treasury. The fund shall be used for the purposes of this chapter. (b) The fund consists of appropriations from the general assembly and gifts, donations, bequests, devises, and contributions received by the corporation. (c) The corporation shall administer the fund. The following may be paid from money in the fund: (1) Grants. (2) Expenses of administering the fund. (3) Nonrecurring administrative expenses incurred to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (4) Expenses incurred to promote heritage barns under section 11 of this chapter. (d) The money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains in the fund. (e) 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 state general fund. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-6 References to tourism information and promotion fund

Sec. 6. A reference in any law or other document to the tourism information and promotion fund established by IC 4-4-3.5-2 (before its repeal by P.L.229-2005) shall be treated after June 30, 2005, as a reference to the tourism information and promotion fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-7 Grants

Sec. 7. The corporation may make grants from the fund to tourism groups for the promotion of tourist resources and facilities in Indiana. However, each grant must be matched by funds provided by the applicant, and the corporation may not provide more than one-half (1/2) of the funds for a project. The matching funds required from the applicant may be provided by any source except other state funds. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-8 Grant guidelines

Sec. 8. (a) The corporation shall establish guidelines for the application and approval of grants. (b) The corporation may seek the recommendations from the board when making a determination to approve or reject a grant application. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-9 Promotional material

Sec. 9. Promotional materials produced with the assistance of funds provided under this chapter must include the following statement: "Produced in cooperation with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation." Promotional materials must also include a statement provided by the corporation. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-10 Rules

Sec. 10. The corporation may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-6-11 Heritage barn tourism program

Sec. 11. The corporation shall develop under this chapter print and electronic media promoting tourism, visitation, and other hospitality opportunities that feature heritage barns located in Indiana. The department of agriculture and the office of community and rural affairs shall provide the corporation assistance in developing a heritage barn tourism program in Indiana. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/5Fetched: 10/17/2026