Ind. Code ch. 4-36-1

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Ind. Code § 4-36-1-1 Exemption from federal gambling statute

Sec. 1. Under 15 U.S.C. 1172, approved January 2, 1951, the state of Indiana, acting by and through the elected and qualified members of the legislature, declares that the state is exempt from 15 U.S.C. 1172. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 4-36-1-2 Shipments of gambling games authorized

Sec. 2. All shipments of gambling games authorized under this article to distributors and retailers in Indiana, the registering, recording, and labeling of which have been completed by the manufacturer or dealer in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1171 through 15 U.S.C. 1178, are legal shipments of gambling devices into the state of Indiana. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 4-36-1-3 Application of article

Sec. 3. This article does not apply to the following: (1) The Indiana state lottery established under IC 4-30. (2) Pari-mutuel horse racing under IC 4-31. (3) Charity gaming under IC 4-32.3. (4) Riverboat gambling under IC 4-33. (5) Wagering on gambling games under IC 4-35. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.58; P.L.58-2019, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 4-36-1-4 Electronic gaming devices not authorized by article

Sec. 4. Nothing in this article may be construed to authorize the use of an electronic gaming device in a type II gambling operation. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

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