Sec. 1. (a) A gaming agent is vested with full police powers and duties to enforce this article.
(b) A gaming agent may issue a summons for an infraction or a misdemeanor violation if the defendant promises to appear by signing the summons. A defendant who signs a summons issued under this subsection but fails to appear is subject to the penalties provided by IC 35-44.1-2-10. Upon the defendant's failure to appear, the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.
(c) In addition to the powers and duties vested under subsection (a), a gaming agent may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders who violate the laws of Indiana if the gaming agent reasonably believes that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed or attempted in the gaming agent's presence.
As added by P.L.170-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.14.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 33. Riverboat Gambling
Chapter 4.5. Gaming Commission Gaming Agents
4-33-4.5-1. Police Powers and Duties
4-33-4.5-3. Compensable Injury To, Injury to the Health Of, or Death of a Gaming Agent
4-33-4.5-4. Retirement of a Gaming Agent With at Least 20 Years of Service