Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
4-2-6-16. Nepotism

Sec. 16. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the continuation of a job assignment that existed on July 1, 2012.
(b) As used in this section, "employed" refers to all employment, including full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, or hourly. The term includes service as a state officer or special state appointee.
(c) An individual employed in an agency may not hire a relative.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), an individual may not be employed in the same agency in which an individual's relative is the appointing authority.
(e) An individual may be employed in the same agency in which the individual's relative is the appointing authority, if the individual has been employed in the same agency for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the date the individual's relative becomes the appointing authority.
(f) Except as provided in subsection (e), an individual may not be placed in a relative's direct line of supervision.
(g) An individual employed in an agency may not contract with or supervise the work of a business entity of which a relative is a partner, executive officer, or sole proprietor.
(h) Any person within an agency who knowingly participates in a violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties set forth in section 12 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.105-2012, SEC.2.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 4. State Offices and Administration

Article 2. State Officers Generally

Chapter 6. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

4-2-6-0.1. Repealed

4-2-6-1. Definitions

4-2-6-2. Commission; Creation; Membership; Vacancies

4-2-6-2.1. Compensation of Members

4-2-6-2.5. Jurisdiction of Commission; Abolished Office of a State Officer

4-2-6-3. Repealed

4-2-6-4. Commission; Powers and Duties; Inspector General; Complaints Open to Public Inspection After Finding Probable Cause; Exceptions

4-2-6-4.3. Meetings

4-2-6-4.5. Violations Reported; Report to Commission of Action Taken

4-2-6-5. Repealed

4-2-6-5.5. Conflict of Interest; Advisory Opinion by Commission

4-2-6-6. Present or Former State Officers, Employees, and Special State Appointees; Compensation Resulting From Confidential Information

4-2-6-7. State Officers and Employees; Excess Compensation for Sale or Lease; Advisory Body Member Exception

4-2-6-8. Financial Disclosure; Filing False Statement; Penalty

4-2-6-9. Conflict of Economic Interests; Commission Advisory Opinions; Disclosure Statement; Written Determinations

4-2-6-10. Repealed

4-2-6-10.5. Prohibition Against Financial Interest in Contract; Exceptions; Disclosure Statement; Penalty for Failure to File Statement

4-2-6-11. One Year Restriction on Certain Employment or Representation; Advisory Opinion; Exceptions; Waivers; Disclosure Statements; Restrictions on Inspector General Seeking State Office

4-2-6-11.5. Lobbyists Prohibited From Serving on Executive Branch Boards, Commissions, Authorities, or Task Forces; Exception for Advisory Bodies

4-2-6-12. Violations; Penalties; Sanctions

4-2-6-13. Retaliation Against Employee or Former Employee for Filing Complaint or Furnishing Information or Testimony

4-2-6-14. Prohibitions; Criminal Penalty

4-2-6-15. Communications Paid for With Appropriations or From Securities Division Enforcement Account; Use of State Officer's Name or Likeness Prohibited; Exceptions

4-2-6-15.5. Social Media; Use of State Funds; Official Duties

4-2-6-16. Nepotism

4-2-6-17. Use of State Property for Other Than Official Business; Exceptions; Violations