The division director and all investigators employed by the division of security must meet the requirements for employment and appointment applicable to enforcement officers under IC 7.1-2 . The division director and the investigators may do any of the following:
- (1) Investigate an alleged violation.
- (2) Arrest an alleged violator of this article or a rule adopted by the commission.
- (3) Enter upon a premises in which lottery tickets are sold, manufactured, printed, or stored within Indiana for the performance of their lawful duties.
- (4) Take with them necessary equipment for further investigation.
- (5) If there is reason to believe that a violation has occurred, search and inspect the premises where the violation is alleged to have occurred or is occurring. These searches may not be conducted unless a warrant has first been obtained by the division director. In addition, a contract entered into by the commission may not include a provision allowing for warrantless searches.
- (6) Seize or take possession of papers, records, tickets, currency, or other items related to an alleged violation.
As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.