Ind. Code ch. 4-31-11

Ind. Code ch. 4-31-11
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Ind. Code § 4-31-11-1 "Development committee" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "development committee" refers to a breed development advisory committee established by the commission under section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-2 "Development fund" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "development fund" refers to a breed development fund established by the commission under section 10 of this chapter. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-3 Establishment of separate committee for each breed

Sec. 3. The commission may establish a separate breed development advisory committee for each breed of horse that participates in racing meetings under this article. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-4 Members; requirements

Sec. 4. (a) Each development committee consists of three (3) members appointed as follows: (1) One (1) member appointed by the governor, who shall chair the committee. (2) Two (2) members appointed by the governor. (b) The members of each development committee must be residents of Indiana who are knowledgeable in horse breeding and racing. No more than two (2) members of each development committee may be members of the same political party. (c) For a member to be eligible for an appointment and to continue to serve on a development committee under subsection (a), the member must hold a valid current license issued by the commission. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.256-2015, SEC.5; P.L.168-2019, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-5 Term of office; vacancy

Sec. 5. A member of a development committee serves a term of four (4) years. If a vacancy occurs on a development committee due to the death, resignation, or removal of a member, a new member shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original member was appointed under section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.256-2015, SEC.6; P.L.32-2021, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-7 Salary; reimbursement of expenses

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. A member of a development committee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). However, a member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-7 Members not entitled to per diem or expense reimbursement

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. A member of a development committee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) or reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-8 Indiana sires racing program

Sec. 8. Each development committee shall make recommendations to the commission concerning an Indiana sires racing program. If the commission establishes an Indiana sires racing program, only those horses that were sired by an Indiana stallion are eligible for races conducted under the program. Stallions residing in Indiana during the full length of the breeding season are eligible for registration as Indiana sires. The commission may charge a fee for registration of Indiana sires. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-9 Recommendations to commission

Sec. 9. (a) Each development committee may make recommendations to the commission concerning: (1) stakes races; (2) futurity races; (3) races only for horses owned by Indiana residents; (4) races only for horses sired by stallions standing in Indiana; (5) races only for horses foaled in Indiana; or (6) races for any combination of horses described in subdivision (3), (4), or (5). Races described in subdivisions (3) through (6) may be for different distances and may be limited by the age, sex, or gait of the horse. (b) Each development committee may make recommendations to the commission concerning: (1) cooperative arrangements with statewide breed associations; and (2) distribution of money available in a development fund in order to supplement a purse for a race at a county fair or agricultural exposition in Indiana. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-10 Establishment of separate fund for each breed

Sec. 10. The commission may establish a separate breed development fund for each breed of horse that participates in racing meetings under this article. The development funds shall be administered by the commission. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-11 Composition of fund

Sec. 11. Each development fund consists of: (1) breakage and outs paid into the fund under IC 4-31-9-10; (2) appropriations by the general assembly; (3) gifts; (4) stakes payments; (5) entry fees; and (6) money paid into the fund under IC 4-35-7-12. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.34; P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.126; P.L.205-2013, SEC.66; P.L.210-2013, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-12 Investment of funds

Sec. 12. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in each development fund not currently needed to meet obligations of that fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-13 Payments from funds; order; transfer of funds; appropriation

Sec. 13. The state comptroller and treasurer of state shall make payments from the development funds upon order of the commission. Money in each fund is continuously appropriated to make these payments. However, the state comptroller and treasurer of state may not transfer money from one (1) development fund to another development fund. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.42; P.L.9-2024, SEC.108.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-14 Reversion of funds at the end of fiscal year

Sec. 14. A development fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-31-11-15 Development funds; uses

Sec. 15. The commission shall use the development funds to provide purses and other funding for the activities described in section 9 of this chapter. The commission may pay: (1) the operating costs of the development programs; (2) other costs of administering this chapter; and (3) costs incurred to promote the horse racing industry in Indiana; from one (1) or more of the development funds. However, the amount used for each state fiscal year from these development funds to pay these costs may not exceed four percent (4%) of the amount distributed to those funds during the immediately preceding state fiscal year under IC 4-35-7-12. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.59; P.L.256-2015, SEC.8; P.L.268-2017, SEC.14.
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