2010 Indiana Code
TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 32.2. CHARITY GAMING
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
IC 4-32.2
ARTICLE 32.2. CHARITY GAMING
IC 4-32.2-1
Chapter 1. General Provisions
IC 4-32.2-1-1
Application of article
Sec. 1. (a) This article applies only to a qualified organization.
(b) This article applies only to the following approved gambling
events conducted as fundraising activities by qualified organizations:
(1) Bingo events, charity game nights, door prize events, raffle
events, festivals, and other gaming events approved by the
commission.
(2) The sale of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards:
(A) at bingo events, charity game nights, door prize events,
raffle events, and festivals conducted by qualified
organizations; or
(B) at any time on the premises owned or leased by a
qualified organization and regularly used for the activities of
the qualified organization.
This article does not apply to any other sale of pull tabs,
punchboards, and tip boards.
(c) This article does not apply to a promotion offer subject to
IC 24-8.
(d) This article does not apply to the following:
(1) A type II gambling game authorized by IC 4-36.
(2) A raffle or other gambling game authorized by
IC 4-36-5-1(b).
As added by P.L.91-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.227-2007, SEC.2;
P.L.95-2008, SEC.1.
IC 4-32.2-1-2
Purpose of article
Sec. 2. Except as provided in IC 4-32.2-4-13(e), the purpose of
this article is to permit a licensed qualified organization:
(1) to conduct allowable events; and
(2) to sell pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards;
as a fundraising activity for lawful purposes of the organization.
As added by P.L.91-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.95-2008, SEC.2.
IC 4-32.2-1-3
Authorization requirement
Sec. 3. A bingo event, charity game night, door prize drawing,
raffle, festival event, or other charity gambling event licensed under
IC 4-32.2-4-16 is not allowed in Indiana unless it is conducted by a
qualified organization in accordance with this article.
As added by P.L.91-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.227-2007, SEC.3.
IC 4-32.2-1-4
Local taxes prohibited
Sec. 4. Local taxes, regardless of type, may not be imposed upon
the operations of the commission under this article or upon the sale
of bingo cards, bingo boards, bingo sheets, bingo pads, pull tabs,
punchboards, or tip boards under this article.
As added by P.L.91-2006, SEC.3.
IC 4-32.2-1-5
Local authority preempted
Sec. 5. (a) Local governmental authority concerning the following
is preempted by the state under this article and IC 4-30:
(1) All matters relating to the operation of bingo events, charity
game nights, raffles, and door prize drawings.
(2) All matters relating to the possession, transportation,
advertising, sale, manufacture, printing, storing, or distribution
of pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards.
(b) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the
state may not enact an ordinance relating to the commission's
operations authorized by this article.
As added by P.L.91-2006, SEC.3.
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