Sec. 12. (a) It is unlawful for a permittee who sponsors an amateur athletic contest, team, or sporting contest to solicit or accept assistance, either financial or otherwise, from another permittee for the purpose of promoting the amateur athletic contest, team, or sporting event.
(b) It is unlawful for a permittee who is solicited in violation of subsection (a) to give that assistance.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the assistance is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).
[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-5-1.]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 7.1. Alcohol and Tobacco
Article 5. Crimes and Infractions
Chapter 5. Miscellaneous Crimes
7.1-5-5-2. Commission; Receiving Gifts Prohibited
7.1-5-5-3. Illegal Influence Prohibited
7.1-5-5-7. Discrimination in Sales Prohibited; Exception; Special Discounts for Certain Products
7.1-5-5-9. Coercion Prohibited; Unequitable Termination of Contract Prohibited
7.1-5-5-10. Acceptance of Gift by Retailer or Dealer Prohibited; Payment of Certain Expenses Allowed
7.1-5-5-12. Amateur Athletics; Soliciting Assistance Prohibited