Section 68IAC21-2-2. Qualified organization predetermination

   (a) Not later than one hundred twenty (120) business days before conducting an allowable event under IC 4-32.2-4-4, an organization not yet determined to be a qualified organization must provide to the commission facts sufficient for the commission to make a determination that the organization is a qualified organization as defined in IC 4-32.2-2-24. The information must be submitted on a form prescribed by the commission and must include the following information:

(1) The organization's federal taxpayer identification number.

(2) A letter from the Internal Revenue Service stating that the organization is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) Proof that the organization has been in existence as required by IC 4-32.2-2-24(a), if the organization is a bona fide:

(A) religious;

(B) educational;

(C) senior citizens;

(D) veterans; or

(E) civic;

organization.

(4) Proof that the organization is a bona fide political organization, if applicable.

(5) Proof that the organization is a state educational institution, if applicable.

(6) Proof that the organization is a bona fide fraternal organization, if applicable.

(7) Proof that the organization is a bona fide educational organization, if applicable.

(8) Proof that the organization is a bona fide religious organization, if applicable.

(9) Proof that the organization is a bona fide senior citizens organization, if applicable.

(10) Proof that the organization is a bona fide veterans organization, if applicable.

(11) Proof that the organization is a bona fide civic organization, if applicable.

(12) Proof that the organization is a bona fide business organization, if applicable.

(13) Proof that the organization is a hospital licensed under IC 16-21, a health facility licensed under IC 16-28, or a psychiatric facility licensed under IC 12-25, if applicable.

(14) A copy of the organization's bylaws, constitution, charter, and articles of incorporation, if applicable, showing:

(A) the purpose or mission of the organization;

(B) the titles of the officeholders and their corresponding duties;

(C) the membership requirements of the organization, including classes of members or voting rights, if any;

(D) a dissolution clause showing that upon dissolution the remaining assets of the organization shall be used for nonprofit purposes that will support or advance the purpose or mission of the organization.

(15) Proof that the organization is in good standing with the department of state revenue.

  (b) Upon receipt and verification of the information required in subsection (a), the commission shall issue a notice to the organization that the organization is a qualified organization as defined in IC 4-32.2-2-24. (Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 21-2-2; filed May 30, 2007, 8:28 a.m.: 20070627-IR-068060335FRA; filed May 27, 2008, 4:09 p.m.: 20080625-IR-068070748FRA; filed Dec 30, 2009, 2:06 p.m.: 20100127-IR-068090676FRA; filed Aug 14, 2013, 2:25 p.m.: 20130911-IR-068120280FRA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 3:58 p.m.: 20131225-IR-068130354RFA)