Sec. 1. The commission may enter into one (1) operating agent contract with a person to operate one (1) riverboat on behalf of the commission in a historic hotel district. The commission shall issue a request for proposals and award the contract under IC 5-22-9. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 10. An operating agent may own gambling equipment, devices, and supplies. Each operating agent must file an annual report listing the operating agent’s inventories of gambling equipment, devices, and supplies. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 11. This article does not prohibit an operating agent from operating a school for the training of occupational licensees. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 12. (a) An operating agent must apply for and receive the commission’s approval before: (1) an operating agent’s contract is: (A) transferred; (B) sold; or (C) purchased; or (2) a voting trust agreement or other similar agreement is established with respect to the operating agent. (b) The commission shall adopt rules governing the procedure […]
Sec. 13. A contract entered into under this chapter may not include any terms under which the operating agent is required to pay any amount to the state or the gaming commission other than the fees and taxes specifically authorized or required under this article. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 14. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this article, an operating agent is charged with all the duties imposed upon a licensed owner under this article. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 15. A riverboat operated under an operating agent contract under this article is not exempt from property taxes imposed under IC 6-1.1. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 16. (a) The person holding an operating agent contract on July 1, 2009, shall submit for the approval of the commission a written power of attorney identifying the person who, if approved by the commission, would serve as the operating agent’s trustee to operate the riverboat. The power of attorney submitted under this subsection […]
Sec. 2. (a) A person, including a person who holds or has an interest in an owner’s license issued under this article, may file an application with the commission to serve as an operating agent under this chapter. An applicant must pay a nonrefundable application fee to the commission in an amount to be determined […]
Sec. 3. The commission may not enter into an operating agent contract with a person under this chapter if: (1) the person has been convicted of a felony under Indiana law, the laws of any other state, or the laws of the United States; (2) the person has knowingly or intentionally submitted an application under […]
Sec. 4. In determining whether to grant an operating agent contract to an applicant, the commission shall consider the following: (1) The character, reputation, experience, and financial integrity of the following: (A) The applicant. (B) A person that: (i) directly or indirectly controls the applicant; or (ii) is directly or indirectly controlled by the applicant […]
Sec. 5. After selecting the most appropriate operating agent applicant, the commission may enter into an operating agent contract with the person. The operating agent contract must comply with this article and include the following terms and conditions: (1) The operating agent must pay a nonrefundable initial fee of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the […]
Sec. 6. (a) An operating agent must post a bond with the commission at least sixty (60) days before the commencement of regular riverboat operations in the historic hotel district. (b) The bond must be furnished in: (1) cash or negotiable securities; (2) a surety bond: (A) with a surety company approved by the commission; […]
Sec. 7. (a) An operating agent shall undergo a complete investigation at least once every three (3) years to ensure that the operating agent remains in compliance with this article. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the commission may investigate an operating agent at any time the commission determines it is necessary to ensure that the operating […]
Sec. 8. An operating agent contract under this chapter permits the operating agent to operate one (1) riverboat on behalf of the commission. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
Sec. 9. An operating agent may apply to the commission for and may hold licenses that are necessary for the operation of a riverboat, including the following: (1) A license to prepare and serve food for human consumption. (2) Any other necessary license. As added by P.L.92-2003, SEC.31.
