Sec. 14. (a) The commission may appoint a temporary trustee for a particular gambling game facility at a racetrack if the commission makes the following findings:
(1) That circumstances requiring a trustee to assume control of the gambling game facility are likely to occur.
(2) That the commission has not approved a power of attorney identifying any other person to serve as the trustee for the gambling game facility.
(3) That there is not enough time to consider and approve a power of attorney with respect to the gambling game facility before the circumstances found likely to occur under subdivision (1) will occur.
(b) A person appointed under this section must be qualified to perform any duty described in this section or IC 4-35-12.
(c) A trustee appointed by the commission under this section shall serve until any of the following occur:
(1) The commission adopts a resolution under IC 4-35-12-3 authorizing a trustee appointed in an approved power of attorney submitted by the permit holder to conduct gambling games under IC 4-35-12.
(2) The commission revokes the trustee's authority to conduct gambling games as provided by IC 4-35-12-12.
(3) A new permit holder assumes control of the racetrack, gambling game facility, and related properties.
(d) A trustee appointed by the commission under this section shall exercise the trustee's powers in accordance with:
(1) the model power of attorney established by the executive director under section 13.2 of this chapter; and
(2) IC 4-35-12.
As added by P.L.142-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.255-2015, SEC.26.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 35. Gambling Games at Racetracks
Chapter 4. Powers and Duties of the Indiana Gaming Commission
4-35-4-1. Administration, Regulation, and Enforcement of Slot Machine Wagering at Racetracks
4-35-4-2. Rules; Violations; Fees and Penalties; Voluntary Exclusion Program
4-35-4-5. Gaming Agents; Salaries and Expenses; Worker's Compensation Fee
4-35-4-5.1. Application of 2016 Amendments
4-35-4-6. Contract With Indiana Horse Racing Commission Authorized
4-35-4-9. Ejection or Exclusion From Facilities
4-35-4-10. Violations of Article; Fraudulent Acts
4-35-4-11. Investigative Procedures; Complaints
4-35-4-12. Display of Toll Free Telephone Number
4-35-4-13. Prohibition of Fee for Proposed Transfer of Ownership
4-35-4-13.2. Model Power of Attorney
4-35-4-14. Appointment of Temporary Trustee
4-35-4-15. Civil Penalties for Violations Concerning a Power of Attorney