IC 4-33-18
    Chapter 18. Indiana Department of Gaming Research

IC 4-33-18-1
"Department" defined
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" means the Indianadepartment of gaming research.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-2
Department established
    Sec. 2. The Indiana department of gaming research is establishedas an agency of the state of Indiana for the purpose of enhancing thegaming industry in Indiana through research and analysis.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-3
Appointment of executive director
    Sec. 3. The department is under the control of the governor, whoshall appoint or employ the executive director and other persons thatthe governor considers necessary.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-4
Employment of staff
    Sec. 4. (a) The executive director, with the governor's approval,may employ individuals as are necessary to perform the variousfunctions of the department.
    (b) The executive director and the budget agency shall set thecompensation for the department's employees.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-5
Duties; data analysis and research
    Sec. 5. The department shall research and analyze data and publicpolicy issues relating to all aspects of gaming in Indiana for theenhancement of:
        (1) the Indiana lottery under IC 4-30;
        (2) pari-mutuel horse racing under IC 4-31;
        (3) charity gaming under IC 4-32.2; 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.

IC 4-33-18-6
Duties; studies and findings
    Sec. 6. The department shall study and make findings andrecommendations on the following:
        (1) Alternative methods of taxing gaming entities, includingtaxes 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 stakesracing in Indiana.
        (4) Any other issue considered appropriate by the department orsuggested by:
            (A) the Indiana lottery commission;
            (B) the Indiana horse racing commission;
            (C) the department of state revenue; or
            (D) the Indiana gaming commission.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-7
Distribution of findings
    Sec. 7. The executive director shall submit the department'sfindings and recommendations to the governor and the legislativecouncil.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27.

IC 4-33-18-8
Annual fees
    Sec. 8. The department shall impose an annual fee of twenty-fivethousand dollars ($25,000) upon the following:
        (1) Each licensed owner or operating agent operating ariverboat in Indiana.
        (2) Each permit holder (as defined in IC 4-31-2-14) operatinga 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.

IC 4-33-18-9
Limitation of powers
    Sec. 9. (a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit thepowers or responsibilities of:
        (1) the state lottery commission under IC 4-30;
        (2) the Indiana horse racing commission under IC 4-31; or
        (3) the Indiana gaming commission under IC 4-32.2, IC 4-33, orIC 4-35.
    (b) The department may not exercise any administrative orregulatory powers with respect to:
        (1) the Indiana lottery under IC 4-30;
        (2) pari-mutuel horse racing under IC 4-31;
        (3) charity gaming under IC 4-32.2;
        (4) riverboat casino gambling under IC 4-33; or
        (5) gambling games conducted at a racetrack (as defined inIC 4-35-2-9) under IC 4-35.
As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.27. As amended by P.L.91-2006,SEC.6; P.L.233-2007, SEC.20.