Sec. 2.2. (a) This section does not:
(1) apply to an otherwise lawful investigation concerning organized crime activities; or
(2) prohibit, restrict, or prevent the exchange of information if a person is being investigated for multiple violations of IC 6-2.5 (state gross retail and use taxes).
(b) As used in this section, "investigation" means an oral or written inquiry directed to a person, organization, or governmental entity.
(c) As used in this section, "surveillance" means the monitoring of a person, place, or event by:
(1) electronic interception;
(2) overt or covert observations;
(3) photography; or
(4) the use of informants.
(d) The commissioner or an employee of the department may not knowingly authorize, require, or conduct:
(1) an investigation; or
(2) a surveillance;
unless the purpose of the investigation or surveillance is reasonably related to the administration of a listed tax.
As added by P.L.332-1989(ss), SEC.21. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8.1. Department of State Revenue; Tax Administration
Chapter 3. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities
6-8.1-3-2. Employees; Hiring; Compensation; Conflict of Interest
6-8.1-3-2.2. Unauthorized Investigations or Surveillance
6-8.1-3-2.5. Employee Evaluations Based on Revenue Collected or Tax Liability Assessed
6-8.1-3-2.6. Certification of Compliance With Employee Evaluation Criteria
6-8.1-3-3. Adoption of Rules; Copies of Rules and Statements
6-8.1-3-4. Forms; Electronic Format
6-8.1-3-5. Signature on Documents
6-8.1-3-8. Representation of Taxpayers Before Department; Qualifications; Requirements
6-8.1-3-8.5. Taxpayer Hearings
6-8.1-3-10. Contracts for Services
6-8.1-3-11. Mailing of Documents
6-8.1-3-11.2. Notice Statement; Documents That Establish a Deadline
6-8.1-3-13. Criminal Prosecutions; Civil Actions
6-8.1-3-15. Report; Uncollectible Delinquent Tax Liabilities
6-8.1-3-17. Settlement of Tax Liability Disputes; Waiver of Interest and Penalties
6-8.1-3-20. Duty to Enter a Memorandum of Understanding With the Indiana Gaming Commission
6-8.1-3-21. Indiana to Become Member of Multistate Tax Commission; Cost of Membership
6-8.1-3-23. Information Sharing; Business Formation
6-8.1-3-25. Deposit of Amounts Collected Under an Amnesty Program
6-8.1-3-26. Report; Geographic Information Systems Mapping of Local Income Tax Collection
6-8.1-3-28. Procedures When Tax Is Distributed to a County in Error