Sec. 2. The division director and all investigators employed by the division of security must meet the requirements for employment and appointment applicable to enforcement officers under IC 7.1-2. The division director and the investigators may do any of the following:
(1) Investigate an alleged violation.
(2) Arrest an alleged violator of this article or a rule adopted by the commission.
(3) Enter upon a premises in which lottery tickets are sold, manufactured, printed, or stored within Indiana for the performance of their lawful duties.
(4) Take with them necessary equipment for further investigation.
(5) If there is reason to believe that a violation has occurred, search and inspect the premises where the violation is alleged to have occurred or is occurring. These searches may not be conducted unless a warrant has first been obtained by the division director. In addition, a contract entered into by the commission may not include a provision allowing for warrantless searches.
(6) Seize or take possession of papers, records, tickets, currency, or other items related to an alleged violation.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 30. Indiana State Lottery
Chapter 6. Division of Security
4-30-6-2. Employment Requirements; Powers
4-30-6-3. Criminal Background Investigations on Employees
4-30-6-4. Investigation of Vendors, Retailers, and Employees
4-30-6-5. State Police Department; Duties; State Agencies
4-30-6-6. Supervision of Ticket Validation and Lottery Drawings