US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

4-31-7.5-1. Intent

Sec. 1. In enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the general assembly to recognize changes in technology for pari-mutuel wagering and to retain for the Indiana horse racing industry a part of revenues generated by Indiana residents on wagers placed with secondary pari-mutuel organizations. As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.

4-31-7.5-10. Licensed Spmo Acceptance of Advance Deposit Wagers

Sec. 10. (a) A licensed SPMO may accept advance deposit wagers for races conducted within or outside Indiana. Advance deposit wagers made under this chapter are considered to have been made in Indiana. (b) A licensed SPMO must have a single written contract signed by each permit holder. The contract must be approved by the […]

4-31-7.5-11. Commission Rules

Sec. 11. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules adopted in the manner provided in IC 4-22-2-37.1, to implement this chapter. Rules adopted under this section may include rules that prescribe: (1) procedures for verifying the age of an individual opening an advance deposit wagering account or placing a wager with […]

4-31-7.5-13. Secondary Pari-Mutuel Organization License Application

Sec. 13. A secondary pari-mutuel organization applying for a license under this chapter must provide the following to the commission: (1) Written evidence of the approval to conduct advance deposit wagering that the organization has received from the appropriate regulatory authority in each state where the secondary pari-mutuel organization is licensed. (2) A copy of […]

4-31-7.5-14. Extra Costs Incurred by the Commission

Sec. 14. The commission may require an applicant to pay any costs incurred by the commission for background checks, investigation, and review of the license application that exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.

4-31-7.5-15. Secondary Pari-Mutuel Organization Licenses

Sec. 15. (a) The commission may issue to a secondary pari-mutuel organization a license to offer advance deposit wagering to Indiana residents if the commission: (1) finds that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the commission under section 11 of this chapter; and (2) approves the contract submitted […]

4-31-7.5-17. Age Prohibition

Sec. 17. An individual less than twenty-one (21) years of age may not open, own, or have access to an advance deposit wagering account. As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.

4-31-7.5-18. “Net Source Market Fee”; Fee Payments; Horse Racing Promotion

Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, “net source market fee” means the difference between: (1) the amount of the source market fee received by a permit holder from a licensed SPMO; minus (2) the amount of expenses incurred by the permit holder under this chapter. (b) Each permit holder shall not later than […]

4-31-7.5-19. Right of Action Against a Secondary Pari-Mutuel Organization

Sec. 19. (a) A permit holder has a right of action against a secondary pari-mutuel organization that accepts a wager in violation of section 16 of this chapter. (b) If the permit holder prevails in an action filed under this section, the permit holder is entitled to the following: (1) An injunction to enjoin future […]

4-31-7.5-2. “Account Holder”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “account holder” means an Indiana resident who has established an advance deposit wagering account. As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.

4-31-7.5-3. “Advance Deposit Wagering”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “advance deposit wagering” means a system of pari-mutuel wagering in which wagers of an account holder are debited and payouts are credited to an account established by the account holder, regardless of whether the wagers are made in person, by telephone, or through communication by other electronic means. […]

4-31-7.5-5. “Communication by Other Electronic Means”

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “communication by other electronic means” means communication by any electronic communication device, including any of the following: (1) A personal computer or other device enabling communication through the Internet. (2) A private network. (3) An interactive television. (4) A wireless communication technology. (5) An interactive computer service (as […]

4-31-7.5-6. “Licensed Spmo”

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “licensed SPMO” means a secondary pari-mutuel organization licensed under this chapter. As added by P.L.268-2017, SEC.12.

4-31-7.5-8. “Source Market Fee”

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “source market fee” refers to the amount of an advance deposit wager made on any race: (1) through a licensed SPMO; and (2) by an individual whose principal residence is within Indiana at the time the wager is made; that a permit holder is entitled to receive from […]