CHAPTER 7. LICENSING OF SUPPLIERS
IC 4-33-7
Chapter 7. Licensing of Suppliers
IC 4-33-7-1
Supplier's license; requirements; gambling games at racetracks
Sec. 1. (a) The commission may issue a supplier's license under
this chapter to a person if:
(1) the person has:
(A) applied for the supplier's license;
(B) paid a nonrefundable application fee set by the
commission;
(C) paid a seven thousand five hundred dollar ($7,500)
annual license fee; and
(D) submitted the following on forms provided by the
commission:
(i) if the applicant is an individual, two (2) sets of the
individual's fingerprints; and
(ii) if the applicant is not an individual, two (2) sets of
fingerprints for each officer and director of the applicant;
and
(2) the commission has determined that the applicant is eligible
for a supplier's license.
(b) A license issued under this chapter after June 30, 2009,
satisfies the requirements of IC 4-35-6-1 with respect to suppliers for
gambling games conducted at racetracks (as defined in IC 4-35-2-9).
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.20-1995,
SEC.12; P.L.142-2009, SEC.12.
IC 4-33-7-2
Gambling equipment and supplies; distribution
Sec. 2. (a) A person holding a supplier's license may sell, lease,
and contract to sell or lease gambling equipment and supplies to a
licensee or an operating agent involved in the ownership or
management of riverboat gambling operations.
(b) Gambling supplies and equipment may not be distributed
unless the gambling supplies and equipment conform to standards
adopted by the commission.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003,
SEC.32.
IC 4-33-7-3
Restrictions on issuance of license
Sec. 3. A person may not receive a supplier's license if:
(1) the person has been convicted of a felony under Indiana law,
the laws of any other state, or laws of the United States;
(2) the person has knowingly or intentionally submitted an
application for a license under this chapter that contains false
information;
(3) the person is a member of the commission;
(4) the person is an officer, a director, or a managerial employee
of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);
(5) the person employs an individual who:
(A) is described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3); and
(B) participates in the management or operation of gambling
operations authorized under this article;
(6) the person owns more than a ten percent (10%) ownership
interest in:
(A) any other person holding an owner's license; or
(B) an operating agent contract;
issued under this article; or
(7) a license issued to the person:
(A) under this article; or
(B) to supply gaming supplies in another jurisdiction;
has been revoked.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003,
SEC.33.
IC 4-33-7-4
Necessity of license; exception
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not
furnish any equipment, devices, or supplies to a riverboat gambling
operation unless the person possesses a supplier's license.
(b) A person holding a valid permit under IC 7.1 to deal in
alcoholic beverages may supply alcoholic beverages to a riverboat
gambling operation without possessing a supplier's license. A person
authorized to supply alcoholic beverages under this subsection must
comply with IC 7.1.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.28-1996,
SEC.1.
IC 4-33-7-5
Sale or lease of equipment, devices, and supplies; information
furnished to commission
Sec. 5. (a) A supplier shall furnish to the commission a list of all
equipment, devices, and supplies offered for sale or lease in
connection with gambling games authorized under this article.
(b) A supplier shall keep books and records for the furnishing of
equipment, devices, and supplies to gambling operations separate
from books and records of any other business operated by the
supplier.
(c) A supplier shall file a quarterly return with the commission
listing all sales and leases.
(d) A supplier shall permanently affix the supplier's name to all of
the supplier's equipment, devices, and supplies for riverboat
gambling operations.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IC 4-33-7-6
Forfeiture of equipment, devices, or supplies
Sec. 6. A supplier's equipment, devices, or supplies that are used
by a person in an unauthorized gambling operation shall be forfeited
to the state.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124.
IC 4-33-7-7
Repair of equipment, devices, and supplies
Sec. 7. Gambling equipment, devices, and supplies that are
provided by a supplier may be:
(1) repaired on a riverboat; or
(2) removed for repair from the riverboat to a facility owned by
a licensed owner or an operating agent.
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.124. Amended by P.L.92-2003,
SEC.34.
IC 4-33-7-8
License renewal; compliance investigations; gambling games at
racetracks; refunds
Sec. 8. (a) Unless a supplier's license is suspended, expires, or is
revoked, the supplier's license may be renewed annually upon:
(1) the payment of a seven thousand five hundred dollar
($7,500) annual renewal fee; and
(2) a determination by the commission that the licensee is in
compliance with this article.
(b) The holder of a supplier's license shall undergo a complete
investigation every three (3) years to determine that the licensee is in
compliance with this article.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission may
investigate the holder of a supplier's license at any time the
commission determines it is necessary to ensure that the licensee is
in compliance with this article.
(d) The holder of a supplier's license shall bear the cost of an
investigation or reinvestigation of the licensee and any investigation
resulting from a potential transfer of ownership.
(e) A person who on June 30, 2009:
(1) held a supplier's license under IC 4-35-6; and
(2) did not hold a supplier's license under this chapter;
may obtain a renewal of the supplier's license under this chapter.
(f) A license renewed and held under this chapter after June 30,
2009, satisfies the requirements of IC 4-35-6-1 with respect to
suppliers for gambling games conducted at racetracks (as defined in
IC 4-35-2-9).
(g) This subsection applies to a supplier described in subsection
(e) who applies for a renewal under this chapter. If the supplier's
application is approved by the commission, the supplier is entitled to
deduct the product of the following from the renewal fee due under
subsection (a):
(1) six hundred twenty-five dollars ($625); multiplied by
(2) the number of months remaining on the annual license
issued to the supplier under IC 4-35-6 when that license was
terminated on July 1, 2009.
As added by P.L.20-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.142-2009,
SEC.13.