Subject to section 14 of this chapter, the commission may:

1. (1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article, including rules that prescribe:

   1. (A) the forms of wagering that are permitted;
   2. (B) the number of races;
   3. (C) the procedures for wagering;
   4. (D) the wagering information to be provided to the public;

   5. (E) fees for the issuance and renewal of:

      1. (i) permits under IC 4-31-5 ;
      2. (ii) satellite facility licenses under IC 4-31-5.5 ; and
      3. (iii) licenses for racetrack personnel and racing participants under IC 4-31-6 ;
   6. (F) investigative fees;
   7. (G) fines and penalties; and
   8. (H) any other regulation that the commission determines is in the public interest in the conduct of recognized meetings and wagering on horse racing in Indiana;
2. (2) appoint employees and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13 ;
3. (3) enter into contracts necessary to implement this article; and
4. (4) receive and consider recommendations from a development advisory committee established under IC 4-31-11 .

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1992, SEC.6; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.57; P.L.6-2012, SEC.19; P.L.140-2013, SEC.3; P.L.93-2024, SEC.27.