CHAPTER 7. SECURITY

IC 4-36-7
    Chapter 7. Security

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Alcohol and tobacco commission responsibility for security
    Sec. 1. The commission is responsible for security matters underthis article. The commission may employ individuals who arenecessary to carry out this chapter.
As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13.

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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 thecommission's lawful duties:
            (A) A retailer's tavern.
            (B) A place in which type II gambling games are beingpurchased, sold, manufactured, printed, or stored.
        (3) Take necessary equipment from the premises referred to insubdivision (2) for further investigation.
        (4) Obtain full access to all financial records of the allegedviolator on request.
        (5) If there is a reason to believe that a violation has occurred,search and inspect the premises where the violation is allegedto have occurred or is occurring. A search under thissubdivision may not be conducted unless a warrant has firstbeen obtained by the commission. A contract entered into bythe commission may not include a provision allowing forwarrantless searches. A warrant may be obtained in the countyin 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.

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

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State police assistance
    Sec. 4. (a) The state police department shall, at the request of thecommission, provide the following:
        (1) Assistance in obtaining criminal history informationrelevant to investigations required for honest, secure, andexemplary operations under this article.
        (2) Any other assistance requested by the executive director andagreed to by the superintendent of the state police department.
    (b) Any other state agency, including the Indiana gamingcommission and the Indiana professional licensing agency, shallupon request provide the commission with information relevant to aninvestigation conducted under this article.
As added by P.L.95-2008, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.108-2009,SEC.21.