Sec. 18. (a) This subsection applies to cities described in section 1(a)(1) through 1(a)(4) of this chapter. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in a city unless the legislative body of the city has approved an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the city.
(b) This subsection applies to a county described in section 1(a)(5) of this chapter if the largest city in the county is contiguous to the Ohio River. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the legislative body of the largest city in the county. The license must specify that the home dock of the riverboat is to be located in the largest city in the county.
(c) This subsection applies to a county described in section 1(a)(5) of this chapter if the largest city in the county is not contiguous to the Ohio River. The commission may not issue a license authorizing a riverboat to dock in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the county fiscal body.
(d) This subsection applies to a county in which a historic hotel district is located. The commission may not enter into a contract under IC 4-33-6.5 for the operation of a riverboat in the county unless an ordinance permitting the docking of riverboats in the county has been approved by the county fiscal body.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.8; P.L.92-2003, SEC.29; P.L.2-2014, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 33. Riverboat Gambling
Chapter 6. Licensing of Owners
4-33-6-1. Maximum Number of Licenses
4-33-6-2. Applicant Requirements for an Owner's License
4-33-6-3. Restrictions on Issuance
4-33-6-3.5. Maximum Number of Owner's Licenses That May Be Issued to a Riverboat Owner
4-33-6-4. Factors Considered in Granting Licenses; Submission of Riverboat and Dock Design
4-33-6-4.7. Development Agreement With Vigo County
4-33-6-5. Location of Riverboat or Inland Casino
4-33-6-6. Riverboat Requirements
4-33-6-7. Economic Development
4-33-6-8. Issuance of License; Fee; Bond
4-33-6-10. Riverboat Operation; License Expiration
4-33-6-11. Revocation of License
4-33-6-12. Renewal of License; Compliance Investigations
4-33-6-14. Taxes; Sales on Riverboats
4-33-6-15. Gambling Equipment, Devices, and Supplies
4-33-6-16. Schools for Training Occupational Licensees
4-33-6-18. Ordinances to Permit Docking in Cities or Counties
4-33-6-19. County Approval of Riverboat Gambling
4-33-6-20. City Approval of Riverboat Gambling
4-33-6-22. Submission of Proposed Power of Attorney
4-33-6-23. Plans for Permanently Moored Craft; Equipment and Personnel Requirements