Section 68 IAC 21-9-1 - Application by qualified organizationAuthority: IC 4-32.3-3-3
Affected: IC 4-32.3-2-31; IC 4-32.3-4; IC 4-32.3-6-2
Sec. 1.
(a) To obtain a license to conduct an allowable activity, a qualified organization must submit a complete written application on the form or forms prescribed by the commission. Unless the application is expedited under IC 4-32.3-6-2, applications must be submitted as follows:(1) An application for a single activity license, an annual activity license, including licenses issued under IC 4-32.3-4-5.5 and IC 4-32.3-4-16, or a festival license must be received not later than forty-five (45) business days before the date on which the allowable activity is to be conducted.(2) An application to conduct a raffle at a convention under IC 4-32.3-4-10 must be received not later than twenty-one (21) business days before the date on which the raffle is to be conducted.(3) An application to expedite a license or renewal application under IC 4-32.3-6-2 must be received not later than ten (10) business days before the date on which the allowable activity is to be conducted.(b) The application shall include the following information: (1) The legal name and principal address of the organization.(2) Except for a candidate's committee, the organization's federal taxpayer identification number.(3) The daytime telephone number, fax number, if applicable, and email address of the organization.(4) The name, daytime telephone number, and email address of the primary contact person of the organization.(5) The organization's license number, if applicable.(6) Except for an annual affiliate license, convention raffle license, or candidate's committee license, the type of allowable activities the organization proposes to conduct.(7) The physical location of the facility or locations of the facilities where the organization will conduct the allowable activities.(8) The date or dates and time or times of the proposed allowable activities.(9) Sufficient facts relating to the organization or the organization's incorporation or founding to enable the commission to determine whether the organization is a qualified organization as defined in IC 4-32.3-2-31, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) A notice issued by the commission under this rule in which the commission has determined the organization is a qualified organization.(B) Evidence that the organization has been previously determined by the commission to be a qualified organization.(C) The information outlined in section 2(a) of this rule.(10) The full legal name or names of each proposed operator and worker and sufficient facts to determine that each person identified is qualified to be an operator or worker, including, but not limited to, the proposed operator's or worker's:(A) address of primary residence;(C) beginning date of membership;(D) driver's license number or state identification number; and(11) Whether any of the proposed operators or workers has had a felony conviction within the past ten (10) years.(12) The name, address, and telephone number of the general manager for each retail establishment where tickets will be sold, if the organization is proposing to utilize volunteer ticket agents under a single activity license or festival license.(13) A sworn statement signed by the presiding officer and secretary of the organization attesting to the eligibility of the organization for a license, including the nonprofit character of the organization.(14) A current copy of the organization's membership roster or other proof of membership of each proposed operator or worker.(15) A copy of the lease or sublease if the organization is renting the premises at which the gaming activity occurs. The lease or sublease must state that the lessor understands that the lessee intends to conduct gaming activity on the leased premises. A sublease must clearly indicate that it is a sublease.(16) The lease of a location or facility for an allowable event must be in writing and executed: (A) between the qualified organization and the owner of the premises, as determined by the property owner of record on the property tax rolls of the county in which the property is located; or(B) as a valid sublease between the sublessor and sublessee, with written consent of the assignment by the property owner of record, as determined by the property tax rolls of the county in which the property is located.(17) Except for applications for a license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-5.5, a copy of the donation statement if the organization is using the premises at which the gaming activity occurs without any change from the owner of the premises. The donation statement must state that the donor understands that the donee intends to conduct gaming activity on the donated premises.(18) The name and address of the distributor from whom the organization intends to purchase licensed supplies, and the general category of items the organization intends to purchase.(19) Whether the organization already owns gaming equipment or devices, and if so, the name of the distributor, date of purchase, purchase price, and type of equipment or device.(20) Financial information regarding the organization's charitable gaming activities, including: (A) the physical address where the organization's financial records will be maintained;(B) the name, address, and phone number of the person who will be maintaining the financial records; and(C) the name and address of the bank for the organization's separate and segregated checking account, and the name and account number of the separate and segregated checking account.(c) If an organization that has been determined by the commission to be a qualified organization does not conduct an allowable activity for a period of at least three (3) years, the organization must provide to the commission the information outlined in section 2 of this rule before conducting an allowable activity.Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 21-9-1; filed 7/29/2021, 3:00 p.m.: 20210825-IR-068200466FRA