Sec. 9. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) a county described in section 1 of this chapter possesses a unique opportunity to promote and encourage conventions, trade shows, tourism, visitors, or special events in the county due to the presence in the county of one (1) or more sports and recreational facilities that have been used by:
(A) public and private universities in the county;
(B) senior citizens;
(C) community groups; and
(D) interscholastic organizations;
for athletic competitions that have served and encouraged tourism and visitors in the county due to the size, extent, and nature of such athletic competitions; and
(2) the construction, acquisition, enlargement, and equipping of those sports and recreational facilities will promote and encourage tourism and visitors within the county.
As added by P.L.11-2001, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Innkeeper's Taxes; Other Local Taxes
Chapter 11. Vigo County Innkeeper's Tax
6-9-11-1. Application of Chapter
6-9-11-2. Convention and Visitor Commission; Creation
6-9-11-3. Powers and Duties of Commission
6-9-11-3.5. Use of Funds; Sports and Recreation Facilities
6-9-11-3.7. Bonds and Leases; Sports and Recreation Facilities
6-9-11-3.9. Bonds and Leases; Adverse Legislation
6-9-11-4. Expenses of Commission; Disbursements
6-9-11-4.5. Public Purpose; Sports and Recreation Facilities
6-9-11-5. Report by Not-for-Profit Corporations Receiving Funds
6-9-11-6. Tax on Lodgings Authorized; Imposition, Payment, and Collection
6-9-11-7. Convention and Visitor Promotion Fund
6-9-11-8. Transfer and Use of Funds; Offenses
6-9-11-9. Promotion of Tourism and Visitors; Sports and Recreation Facilities