Sec. 13. (a) This section does not apply to a riverboat:
(1) located in a historic hotel district; or
(2) described in IC 4-33-2-17(4).
(b) After consulting with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the commission may do the following:
(1) Determine the waterways that are navigable waterways for purposes of this article.
(2) Determine the navigable waterways that are suitable for the operation of riverboats under this article.
(3) Approve a plan submitted under IC 4-33-6-23 for:
(A) the construction of a new permanently moored craft; or
(B) the conversion of a self-propelled excursion boat into a permanently moored craft.
(c) In determining the navigable waterways on which riverboats may operate, the commission shall do the following:
(1) Obtain any required approvals from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the operation of riverboats on those waterways.
(2) Consider the economic benefit that riverboat gambling provides to Indiana.
(3) Seek to ensure that all regions of Indiana share in the economic benefits of riverboat gambling.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.1-1995, SEC.40; P.L.92-2003, SEC.20; P.L.15-2011, SEC.3; P.L.255-2015, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 33. Riverboat Gambling
Chapter 4. Powers and Duties of Indiana Gaming Commission
4-33-4-1. Administration, Regulation, and Enforcement of Riverboat Gambling
4-33-4-3. Additional Duties of the Commission
4-33-4-3.5. Gaming Agents; Salaries and Expenses; Worker's Compensation Fee
4-33-4-3.7. Application of 2016 Amendments
4-33-4-4. Entering Premises of Licensee
4-33-4-7. Ejection or Exclusion From Facilities
4-33-4-8. Violations of Article; Fraudulent Acts
4-33-4-9. Cashless Wagering System
4-33-4-10. Cruises; Regulation of Routes and Stops
4-33-4-12. Alcoholic Beverages
4-33-4-13. Determination of Navigable Waterways; Approval of Permanently Moored Craft
4-33-4-13.5. Marine Structural and Life Safety Standards for Permanently Moored Craft
4-33-4-14. Navigable Waterways; Extreme Circumstances
4-33-4-15. Annual Duties of Gaming Commission
4-33-4-16. Investigative Procedures; Complaints
4-33-4-17. Commission Consideration of License Applications
4-33-4-18. Background Investigations
4-33-4-19. Revocation of Licenses
4-33-4-21. Licenses; Transfer, Sale, Purchase, or Voting Trust; Rules of Procedure; Prohibitions
4-33-4-21.2. Display and Maintenance of Toll Free Telephone Number
4-33-4-23. Licensed Owners Annual Reports; Incentive Payments
4-33-4-24. Prohibition of Fee for Proposed Transfer of Ownership
4-33-4-24.2. Model Power of Attorney
4-33-4-25. Appointment of Temporary Trustee
4-33-4-26. Civil Penalties for Violations Concerning a Power of Attorney