1. (a) As used in this section, "district" means an area certified as an arts and cultural district under this section.
2. (b) As used in this section, "unit" means a city, town, or county.
3. (c) The commission shall establish an arts and cultural district certification program.

4. (d) To have an area certified as a district, a unit must:

   1. (1) apply to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission; and

   2. (2) provide any proof the commission determines is necessary to certify a district.

      Two (2) or more units may apply jointly for certification of a district that extends across a common boundary.

5. (e) The commission, after reviewing an application filed by a unit under subsection (d)(1), may certify an area as a district.

6. (f) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 :

   1. (1) to establish criteria for a unit wishing to have an area certified as a district; and
   2. (2) that are necessary to carry out this section.

As added by P.L.10-2008, SEC.1.