§ 4-30-1-2 — Intent

In construing this article, it is the intent of the
general assembly that the following policies be carried out:
(1) That the lottery games be operated by the state lottery
commission, which is created by IC 4-30-3 as a separate body
politic and corporate from state government and should function
as much as possible as an entrepreneurial business enterprise.
(2) That the general assembly recognizes that the operation of a
lottery is a unique activity for state government and that policies
and procedures appropriate for the performance of other
governmental functions are not necessarily appropriate for the
operation of a lottery.
(3) That the lottery games be operated as a self-supporting
revenue raising operation.
(4) That the commission be accountable to the general assembly
and the people of Indiana through a system of audits and reports
and by complying with financial disclosure, open meetings, and
public record laws.
(5) That the commission ensure the equitable participation of
minorities and women in all phases of the lottery, including
instant game and on-line retailers and vendors. The commission
shall establish annual goals:
(A) for the use of minority and women's business enterprises (as
defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1) in construction, professional
services, other services, and supplies; and
(B) derived from a statistical analysis of utilization study of
lottery contracts that are required to be updated every five (5)
years.
The commission shall, in cooperation with the Indiana department
of administration, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to ensure that the
goals set under this subdivision are met.
(6) That lottery game advertising and promotion shall be
consistent with the dignity and integrity of the state.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.41; P.L.195-2001, SEC.8; P.L.15-2020, SEC.9.