Sec. 2.2. (a) This section does not:

(1) apply to an otherwise lawful investigation concerning organized crime activities; or

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(2) prohibit, restrict, or prevent the exchange of information if a person is being investigated for multiple violations of IC 6-2.5 (state gross retail and use taxes).

     (b) As used in this section, “investigation” means an oral or written inquiry directed to a person, organization, or governmental entity.

     (c) As used in this section, “surveillance” means the monitoring of a person, place, or event by:

(1) electronic interception;

(2) overt or covert observations;

(3) photography; or

(4) the use of informants.

     (d) The commissioner or an employee of the department may not knowingly authorize, require, or conduct:

(1) an investigation; or

(2) a surveillance;

unless the purpose of the investigation or surveillance is reasonably related to the administration of a listed tax.

As added by P.L.332-1989(ss), SEC.21. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.20.