Authority: IC 4-33-3-23; IC 4-33-4; IC 4-35-4

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-33; IC 4-35

Sec. 3. (a) If the commission knows facts sufficient to support a seizure and forfeiture of a gaming device under the Act, IC 4-35, or 68 IAC 2-6 or a disciplinary action against an applicant or a licensee under the Act, IC 4-35, or this title, the commission may, after investigation:

1. (1) order the seizure and forfeiture of the gaming device; or
2. (2) initiate a disciplinary action against a licensee.

(b) The commission may initiate a seizure and forfeiture of a gaming device or a disciplinary action by filing a complaint under this rule.

(c) The complaint must meet the following requirements, if applicable:

1. (1) Be in writing.
2. (2) State the name of the respondent.
3. (3) State the address and telephone number of the respondent that are on file with the commission.
4. (4) Identify the gaming device that is the subject matter of the seizure and forfeiture action.

5. (5) State in detail the reasons why and the facts upon which the commission will rely to show that the:

   1. (A) respondent should be disciplined; or
   2. (B) gaming device should be seized and forfeited.
6. (6) Have a title and case number assigned to the matter.
7. (7) Be signed and dated by the executive director or the executive director's designee.
8. (8) Be accompanied by a certificate of service indicating the date of service in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 13-1-3; filed Dec 11, 1995, 4:30 p.m.: 19 IR 1037; readopted filed Nov 25, 2002, 10:11 a.m.: 26 IR 1261; filed Dec 15, 2008, 11:29 a.m.: 20090114-IR-068080430FRA; readopted filed Oct 2, 2015, 3:23 p.m.: 20151028-IR-068150249RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2021, 2:07 p.m.: 20211027-IR-068210351RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2025, 2:46 p.m.: 20251210-IR-068240626RFA)