Sec. 9. (a) An enforcement officer is vested with full police powers and duties to enforce:
(1) the provisions of this title;
(2) any other law of this state relating to alcohol or alcoholic beverages; and
(3) tobacco laws, including tobacco vending machines.
(b) An enforcement officer may issue a summons for infraction or misdemeanor violations if the defendant promises to appear by signing the summons. A defendant who fails to appear is subject to the penalties provided by IC 35-44.1-2-10. Upon failure to appear, the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.
(c) In addition to the authority of an enforcement officer under subsection (a), an enforcement officer may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state if the enforcement officer reasonably believes that a crime is or is about to be committed or attempted in the enforcement officer's presence.
[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-2.]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.1; P.L.84-1985, SEC.1; P.L.256-1996, SEC.1; P.L.177-1999, SEC.4; P.L.126-2012, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 7.1. Alcohol and Tobacco
Article 2. Alcohol and Tobacco Commission and Administration
Chapter 2. Officers and Employees
7.1-2-2-1. Office of Prosecutor Created
7.1-2-2-2. Qualifications and Appointment
7.1-2-2-3. Bond and Oath of Office
7.1-2-2-5. Prosecutor; Powers and Duties
7.1-2-2-6. Office Space and Expenses
7.1-2-2-7. Executive Secretary
7.1-2-2-8. Enforcement Officer; Appointments
7.1-2-2-9. Enforcement Officer; Powers and Duties
7.1-2-2-9.5. Investigation of Fraud Within Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
7.1-2-2-10. Enforcement Officer; Bond and Oath of Office
7.1-2-2-11. Enforcement Officer; Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease
7.1-2-2-12. Employees; Discharge of Non-Probationary Enforcement Officer