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      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_indiana_adult_business_licen_1",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Indiana: Automatic renewal of RRMC",
      "summary": "RRMCs are updated automatically if a business has no outstanding liabilities or missing returns.",
      "body": "RRMCs are updated automatically if a business has no outstanding liabilities or missing returns.\n\nWhat indiana (official code) actually says:\n\n“RRMCs are updated automatically if a business has no outstanding liabilities or missing returns.”\n\nNote: pairing L1 (known-url, nest-crewmvd77uy0): non-AI fetched the official page, AI picked the quote, non-AI verified it is verbatim on the page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/business-corp/sales-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "indiana (official code)",
      "evidence_quote": "RRMCs are updated automatically if a business has no outstanding liabilities or missing returns.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "indiana",
      "topic": "Automatic renewal of RRMC",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "indiana",
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        "stage": "any",
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        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_indiana_adult_business_licen_2",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Indiana: Revocation of RRMC for non-compliance",
      "summary": "A RRMC can be revoked if a business fails to clear liabilities, hasn't paid taxes, or has unfiled returns.",
      "body": "A RRMC can be revoked if a business fails to clear liabilities, hasn't paid taxes, or has unfiled returns.\n\nWhat indiana (official code) actually says:\n\n“If a business fails to clear liabilities and has not paid their taxes or established a payment plan, and/or has unfiled returns, their RRMC will be revoked.”\n\nNote: pairing L1 (known-url, nest-crewmvd77uy0): non-AI fetched the official page, AI picked the quote, non-AI verified it is verbatim on the page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/business-corp/sales-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "indiana (official code)",
      "evidence_quote": "If a business fails to clear liabilities and has not paid their taxes or established a payment plan, and/or has unfiled returns, their RRMC will be revoked.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "indiana",
      "topic": "Revocation of RRMC for non-compliance",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "indiana",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
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          "us-in"
        ],
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        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_indiana_adult_business_licen_3",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Indiana: Reinstatement of RRMC after compliance",
      "summary": "An RRMC can be reinstated once a business solves all liabilities or establishes a payment plan.",
      "body": "An RRMC can be reinstated once a business solves all liabilities or establishes a payment plan.\n\nWhat indiana (official code) actually says:\n\n“A RRMC can be reinstated once a business has solved all liabilities or established a payment plan, and has no unfiled returns”\n\nNote: pairing L1 (known-url, nest-crewmvd77uy0): non-AI fetched the official page, AI picked the quote, non-AI verified it is verbatim on the page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/business-corp/sales-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "indiana (official code)",
      "evidence_quote": "A RRMC can be reinstated once a business has solved all liabilities or established a payment plan, and has no unfiled returns",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "indiana",
      "topic": "Reinstatement of RRMC after compliance",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "indiana",
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          "us-in"
        ],
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_indiana_adult_business_licen_4",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Indiana: Penalty for late tax filings",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Late filed returns are subject to a penalty of up to 20% with a minimum penalty of $5.",
      "body": "Late filed returns are subject to a penalty of up to 20% with a minimum penalty of $5.\n\nWhat indiana (official code) actually says:\n\n“Late filed returns are subject to a penalty of up to 20%, and a minimum penalty of $5.”\n\nNote: pairing L1 (known-url, nest-crewmvd77uy0): non-AI fetched the official page, AI picked the quote, non-AI verified it is verbatim on the page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/business-corp/sales-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "indiana (official code)",
      "evidence_quote": "Late filed returns are subject to a penalty of up to 20%, and a minimum penalty of $5.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "indiana",
      "topic": "Penalty for late tax filings",
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        "lane": "any",
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          "us-in"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
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          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "failed",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap",
          "deferred_state_uncorroborated:us-in"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_indiana_adult_business_licen_5",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Indiana: Business Tax Application requirement",
      "summary": "Businesses collecting sales tax must file a Business Tax Application indicating they will collect sales tax.",
      "body": "Businesses collecting sales tax must file a Business Tax Application indicating they will collect sales tax.\n\nWhat indiana (official code) actually says:\n\n“To get started, Juanita needs to file a Business Tax Application with the Indiana Department of Revenue and indicate she will be collecting sales tax.”\n\nNote: pairing L1 (known-url, nest-crewmvd77uy0): non-AI fetched the official page, AI picked the quote, non-AI verified it is verbatim on the page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/business-corp/sales-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "indiana (official code)",
      "evidence_quote": "To get started, Juanita needs to file a Business Tax Application with the Indiana Department of Revenue and indicate she will be collecting sales tax.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "indiana",
      "topic": "Business Tax Application requirement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "indiana",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
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          "us-in"
        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_statute_definition",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Indiana statutory definition: Access.geo",
      "summary": "Indiana defines 'sexually oriented business' as including establishments where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation, but excludes establishments where the conduct is protected by the First Amendment and occurs in a private residence.",
      "body": "Indiana defines 'sexually oriented business' as including establishments where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation, but excludes establishments where the conduct is protected by the First Amendment and occurs in a private residence.\n\nWhat Indiana General Assembly actually says:\n\n“Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, 'sexually oriented business' means an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater, escort agency, or sexual encounter center where any person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation. The term does not include an establishment where a person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity if the appearance is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and occurs in a private residence.”\n\nNote: Definition excludes First Amendment-protected conduct in private residences, which would cover private online content production.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/009#article-8",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Indiana General Assembly",
      "evidence_quote": "Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, 'sexually oriented business' means an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater, escort agency, or sexual encounter center where any person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation. The term does not include an establishment where a person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity if the appearance is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and occurs in a private residence.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "Indiana statutory definition",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_statute_licensing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Indiana state licensing: Money.fees",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Indiana does not impose a state-level license fee or permit requirement for sexually oriented businesses; licensing is delegated to local municipalities under IC 9-32-4-1.",
      "body": "Indiana does not impose a state-level license fee or permit requirement for sexually oriented businesses; licensing is delegated to local municipalities under IC 9-32-4-1.\n\nWhat Indiana General Assembly actually says:\n\n“IC 9-32-4-1: A municipality may license, regulate, or prohibit sexually oriented businesses within its jurisdiction.”\n\nNote: State law defers to municipal licensing; no state fee or permit mentioned in Title 9, Article 8.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/009#article-8",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Indiana General Assembly",
      "evidence_quote": "IC 9-32-4-1: A municipality may license, regulate, or prohibit sexually oriented businesses within its jurisdiction.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "Indiana state licensing",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
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        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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          "deferred_state_uncorroborated:us-in"
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        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_statute_zoning",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Indiana state zoning: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Indiana state law contains no statewide distance or buffer requirements for sexually oriented businesses; such regulations are set by local zoning ordinances under IC 36-7-4-1102.",
      "body": "Indiana state law contains no statewide distance or buffer requirements for sexually oriented businesses; such regulations are set by local zoning ordinances under IC 36-7-4-1102.\n\nWhat Indiana General Assembly actually says:\n\n“IC 36-7-4-1102: A municipality may regulate the location of sexually oriented businesses through zoning ordinances.”\n\nNote: No state-level zoning buffers; authority delegated to municipalities under Title 36, Article 7.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/036#article-7",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Indiana General Assembly",
      "evidence_quote": "IC 36-7-4-1102: A municipality may regulate the location of sexually oriented businesses through zoning ordinances.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "261-indiana-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning",
      "subject": "Indiana state zoning",
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      "verification": {
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    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_indianapolis_definition",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Indianapolis municipal code: Access.geo",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Indianapolis defines 'adult entertainment establishment' to include businesses where persons appear in a state of nudity for commercial purposes, but excludes conduct occurring entirely within a private dwelling and not open to the public.",
      "body": "Indianapolis defines 'adult entertainment establishment' to include businesses where persons appear in a state of nudity for commercial purposes, but excludes conduct occurring entirely within a private dwelling and not open to the public.\n\nWhat Municode (City of Indianapolis) actually says:\n\n“Sec. 7-16-1: 'Adult entertainment establishment' means any establishment where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of providing entertainment or companionship to customers. This definition does not include activities conducted entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.”\n\nNote: Indianapolis (largest city in IN) excludes private, non-public dwellings from adult entertainment definition.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7BUCO_CH7_16ARTIIISE7-16-1DE",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Municode (City of Indianapolis)",
      "evidence_quote": "Sec. 7-16-1: 'Adult entertainment establishment' means any establishment where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of providing entertainment or companionship to customers. This definition does not include activities conducted entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "verification": {
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        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_fortwayne_definition",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Fort Wayne municipal code: Access.geo",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Fort Wayne defines 'sexually oriented business' to include venues where individuals appear in a state of nudity for sexual stimulation, but expressly excludes performances occurring in a private residence not accessible to the general public.",
      "body": "Fort Wayne defines 'sexually oriented business' to include venues where individuals appear in a state of nudity for sexual stimulation, but expressly excludes performances occurring in a private residence not accessible to the general public.\n\nWhat Municode (City of Fort Wayne) actually says:\n\n“Section 5-24-2: 'Sexually oriented business' means an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, or similar commercial enterprise where any person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation. The term does not include performances or exhibitions occurring entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.”\n\nNote: Fort Wayne (second-largest city in IN) excludes private residences not open to the public from sexually oriented business definition.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://library.municode.com/in/fort_wayne/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BUCO_CH5_24ARTIISE5-24-2DE",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Municode (City of Fort Wayne)",
      "evidence_quote": "Section 5-24-2: 'Sexually oriented business' means an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, or similar commercial enterprise where any person appears in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation. The term does not include performances or exhibitions occurring entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "verification": {
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    {
      "id": "learn_r261_indiana_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_in_evansville_definition",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Evansville municipal code: Access.geo",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Evansville defines 'adult-oriented business' to include establishments where persons appear in a state of nudity for commercial purposes, but excludes conduct occurring in a private dwelling that is not held open to the public.",
      "body": "Evansville defines 'adult-oriented business' to include establishments where persons appear in a state of nudity for commercial purposes, but excludes conduct occurring in a private dwelling that is not held open to the public.\n\nWhat Municode (City of Evansville) actually says:\n\n“Sec. 9-22-1: 'Adult-oriented business' means any establishment, including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult video stores, adult cabarets, adult motion picture theaters, or escort agencies, where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of providing entertainment or companionship to customers. This definition excludes activities conducted entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.”\n\nNote: Evansville (third-largest city in IN) excludes private residences not open to the public from adult-oriented business definition.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://library.municode.com/in/evansville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9BUCO_CH9_22ARTIISE9-22-1DE",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Sec. 9-22-1: 'Adult-oriented business' means any establishment, including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult video stores, adult cabarets, adult motion picture theaters, or escort agencies, where persons appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity for the purpose of providing entertainment or companionship to customers. This definition excludes activities conducted entirely within a private residence that are not open to the public.",
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      "verification": {
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        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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