2018 Indiana Code
TITLE 6. Taxation
ARTICLE 8.1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE REVENUE; TAX ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities
6-8.1-3-2.2. Unauthorized investigations or surveillance
Sec. 2.2. (a) This section does not:
(1) apply to an otherwise lawful investigation concerning organized crime activities; or
(2) prohibit, restrict, or prevent the exchange of information if a person is being investigated for multiple violations of IC 6-2.5 (state gross retail and use taxes).
(b) As used in this section, "investigation" means an oral or written inquiry directed to a person, organization, or governmental entity.
(c) As used in this section, "surveillance" means the monitoring of a person, place, or event by:
(1) electronic interception;
(2) overt or covert observations;
(3) photography; or
(4) the use of informants.
(d) The commissioner or an employee of the department may not knowingly authorize, require, or conduct:
(1) an investigation; or
(2) a surveillance;
unless the purpose of the investigation or surveillance is reasonably related to the administration of a listed tax.
As added by P.L.332-1989(ss), SEC.21. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.20.
