6-9-53-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a county having a population of more than thirty-six thousand (36,000) and less than thirty-six thousand five hundred (36,500), if the county had adopted an innkeeper’s tax under IC 6-9-18 before July 1, 2019. (b) The: (1) convention, visitor, and tourism promotion fund; (2) convention and visitor commission; […]
6-9-53-2. Definitions
Sec. 2. The following terms are defined for this chapter: (1) “Executive” and “fiscal body” have the same meanings that are prescribed by IC 36-1-2. (2) “Gross retail income” and “person” have the same meanings that are prescribed by IC 6-2.5-1. (3) “Grouseland Foundation, Inc.” refers to the tax exempt organization located in Vincennes, Indiana, […]
6-9-53-3. Authorization to Impose Tax; Limitations
Sec. 3. (a) The fiscal body of the county may levy a tax on every person engaged in the business of renting or furnishing, for periods of less than thirty (30) days, any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations in any: (1) hotel; (2) motel; (3) boat motel; (4) inn; (5) college or university memorial […]
6-9-53-4. Applicability of State Gross Retail Tax Provisions
Sec. 4. All of the provisions of IC 6-2.5 relating to rights, duties, liabilities, procedures, penalties, definitions, exemptions, and administration are applicable to the imposition and administration of the tax imposed under this section except to the extent those provisions are in conflict or inconsistent with the specific provisions of this chapter or the requirements […]
6-9-53-5. Distribution
Sec. 5. The amounts received from the tax imposed under this chapter shall be paid monthly by the treasurer of state upon warrants issued by the auditor of state as follows: (1) If the tax rate imposed under section 3 of this chapter is five percent (5%) or less, all amounts received from the tax […]
6-9-53-6. Convention, Visitor, and Tourism Promotion Fund
Sec. 6. (a) The county treasurer shall establish a convention, visitor, and tourism promotion fund. The county treasurer shall deposit in this fund all amounts received by the county treasurer under section 5 of this chapter. (b) The county auditor shall issue a warrant directing the county treasurer to transfer money from the convention, visitor, […]
6-9-53-7. Commission
Sec. 7. (a) The county executive shall create a commission to promote the development and growth of the convention, visitor, and tourism industry in the county. If two (2) or more adjoining counties desire to establish a joint commission, the counties shall enter into an agreement under IC 36-1-7. (b) The county executive shall determine […]
6-9-53-8. Commission; Powers and Duties
Sec. 8. (a) The commission may: (1) accept and use gifts, grants, and contributions from any public or private source, under terms and conditions that the commission considers necessary and desirable; (2) sue and be sued; (3) enter into contracts and agreements; (4) make rules necessary for the conduct of its business and the accomplishment […]
6-9-50-7. Distribution
Sec. 7. The amounts received from the tax imposed under this chapter shall be paid monthly by the treasurer of state to the town fiscal officer upon warrants issued by the auditor of state. As added by P.L.290-2019, SEC.13.
6-9-52-3. Authorization to Impose Tax
Sec. 3. (a) The fiscal body of the town may adopt an ordinance to impose an excise tax, known as the town food and beverage tax, on transactions described in section 4 of this chapter. The fiscal body of the town may adopt an ordinance under this subsection only after the fiscal body has previously […]