Sec. 5. Prosecutor: Powers and Duties. The prosecutor shall have the following powers and duties:

     (a) To prosecute before the commission all violations of laws pertaining to alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, including violations pertaining to tobacco vending machines;

     (b) To prosecute before the commission all violations of the rules and regulations of the commission;

     (c) To assist the prosecuting attorneys of the various judicial circuits in the investigation and prosecution of violations of laws pertaining to alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, including violations pertaining to tobacco vending machines, and to represent the state in these matters;

     (d) To appear before grand juries to assist in their investigations into matters pertaining to alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, including matters pertaining to tobacco vending machines;

     (e) To establish a seal of his office;

     (f) To administer oaths and to do all other acts authorized by law for notaries public; and,

     (g) To employ, with the consent of the commission and at salaries fixed by the commission in their budget, the clerical staff required by him to effectively discharge his duties.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-4.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.6.