Sec. 4. (a) The commission and its representatives have the right of full and complete entry to any and all parts of the grounds and mutuel plants of permit holders.
(b) The commission, the commission's representatives, and the state judge investigating for violations of law or of the rules of the commission may permit persons authorized by them to search the following persons and areas:
(1) All persons who are within the racetrack premises and:
(A) licensed by the commission; or
(B) engaged in activities that require a license by the commission.
(2) Persons who have gained access to the racetrack premises by special permission.
(3) Vendors licensed by the commission when they are within the racetrack premises.
(4) Stables, rooms, vehicles, and other places within the racetrack premises that are used by those persons who may be searched under this section.
(5) Stables, rooms, vehicles, training farms, training facilities, and other areas that are used or maintained by persons licensed by the commission and are located in areas outside of the racetrack premises where horses eligible to race at the racing meeting are stabled.
(c) If a licensee refuses to consent to a search under this section, the person shall be automatically suspended.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.50-1995, SEC.12; P.L.268-2017, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 31. Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Races
Chapter 13. Offenses and Enforcement
4-31-13-1. Disciplinary Actions of Judges and Stewards; Sanctions; Maximum Civil Penalty
4-31-13-2. Disciplinary Hearings; Sanctions, Maximum Civil Penalty; Appeals
4-31-13-3.5. Permit Holders or Persons With an Interest in a Permit Holder
4-31-13-6. Disclosure of Information by Permit Holder to Commission
4-31-13-7. Horse in Which Racetrack Official Has Direct or Indirect Interest; Ineligibility
4-31-13-9. Gift by Permit Holder to Induce Precinct Committee Member on Local Public Question