Ind. Code ch. 4-36-7

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Ind. Code § 4-36-7-1 Alcohol and tobacco commission responsibility for security

Sec. 1. The commission is responsible for security matters under this article. The commission may employ individuals who are necessary to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 4-36-7-2 Commission powers concerning security

Sec. 2. The commission may do any of the following: (1) Investigate an alleged violation of this article. (2) Enter the following premises for the performance of the commission's lawful duties: (A) A retailer's tavern. (B) A jumbo boat. (C) A place in which type II gambling games are being purchased, sold, manufactured, printed, or stored. (3) Take necessary equipment from the premises referred to in subdivision (2) for further investigation. (4) Obtain full access to all financial records of the alleged violator on request. (5) If there is a reason to believe that a violation has occurred, search and inspect the premises where the violation is alleged to have occurred or is occurring. A search under this subdivision may not be conducted unless a warrant has first been obtained by the commission. A contract entered into by the commission may not include a provision allowing for warrantless searches. A warrant may be obtained in the county in which the search will be conducted or in Marion County. (6) Seize or take possession of: (A) papers; (B) records; (C) tickets; (D) currency; or (E) other items; related to an alleged violation. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.194-2021, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-36-7-3 Investigations

Sec. 3. The commission shall conduct investigations necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the operation of type II gambling games under this article. The commission may conduct investigations of the following: (1) Retailers. (2) Applicants for endorsements or licenses issued under this article. (3) Licensed manufacturers and distributors. (4) Employees of the commission under this article. (5) Applicants for contracts or employment with the commission under this article. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 4-36-7-4 State police assistance

Sec. 4. (a) The state police department shall, at the request of the commission, provide the following: (1) Assistance in obtaining criminal history information relevant to investigations required for honest, secure, and exemplary operations under this article. (2) Any other assistance requested by the executive secretary of the commission and agreed to by the superintendent of the state police department. (b) Any other state agency, including the Indiana gaming commission and the Indiana professional licensing agency, shall upon request provide the commission with information relevant to an investigation conducted under this article. As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.108-2009, SEC.21; P.L.109-2015, SEC.18.

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