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IN Code § 25-37-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-5. Surety Bond; Agent for Service of Process; Action Upon Bond

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 5.5 of this chapter, at the time of filing the application, the applicant shall also file and deposit with the county auditor a bond with sureties to be approved by the county auditor in the penal sum of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) or three (3) times the value of the goods, wares, and merchandise to be offered for sale or sold as shown by the inventory filed, whichever sum is greater, running to the state. The bond shall be forfeited and used for the benefit of:(1) any purchaser of goods, wares, or merchandise sold by the applicant, if the purchaser is awarded a judgment as a result of a cause of action against the applicant that was commenced within one (1) year of and that arose out of the sale;(2) the operating budget of the county's prosecuting attorney, if the applicant is found by a court to have violated section 9 of this chapter, although the amount forfeited under this subdivision may not exceed one-third (1/3) of the bond;(3) the state, any of its departments or subdivisions, or any unit of local government, if the applicant fails to pay all taxes due from the applicant to that governmental entity; or(4) a court in payment or partial payment of any fines that may be assessed by the court against the applicant, its agents, or employees for violation of this chapter.However, the aggregate liability of the surety for all taxes, fines, disbursements, and causes of action may not exceed the amount of such bond. There shall be no limitation of liability against the transient merchant or the applicant for the license.(b) In such bond, the applicant and surety shall appoint the auditor of the county in which the bond is filed, the agent of the applicant, and the surety for the service of process. In the event of such service of process, the agent on whom such service is made shall, within five (5) days after the service, mail by ordinary mail a true copy of the process served upon him to each party for whom he has been served, addressed to the last known address of such party. Failure to mail the copy shall not, however, affect the court's jurisdiction.(c) The state or any department or subdivision, municipal or otherwise, thereof or any person having a cause of action arising from or out of any sale or sales of goods, wares, or merchandise or against the applicant may join the applicant and the surety on such bond in the same action or may sue either such applicant or the surety alone.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.5. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.132; P.L.158-1986, SEC.2; P.L.221-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-37-1-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-5.5. Reduction and Waiver of Surety Bond

Sec. 5.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 5 of this chapter, a county legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) may annually:(1) set the amount of the bond required under section 5 of this chapter in any amount that is not greater than the amount required in section 5 of this chapter; or(2) waive the bond required under section 5 of this chapter.(b) A county legislative body that reduces or waives the bond under subsection (a) must inform the auditor of the county of the following:(1) Whether a bond is required to be filed with an application with the auditor for a transient merchant license.(2) The amount of the bond if a bond is required.(c) An applicant filing for a transient merchant license must do the following:(1) If filing for a transient merchant license with a county auditor who has been informed of a reduced bond under subsection (b), the applicant must file:(A) an application; and(B) the bond;with the county auditor.(2) If filing for a transient merchant license with a county auditor who has been informed that a bond has been waived under subsection (b), the applicant must file only an application.(d) A bond required under subsection (a)(1), although not in the amount required under section 5 of this chapter, will for all other purposes be treated like a bond issued under section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.221-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-37-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-6. License Fee

Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 6.5 of this chapter, the applicant desiring to file an application with the auditor for a transient merchant license shall pay to the treasurer of the county in which the application is made a license fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each six (6) month period in which the applicant proposes to transact business. The applicant shall thereupon file the treasurer's receipt for such payment with the auditor of the county with whom the application is filed.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.6. As amended by P.L.158-1986, SEC.3; P.L.221-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-37-1-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-6.5. Reduction and Waiver of License Fee

Sec. 6.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 6 of this chapter, a county legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) may annually:(1) set the county license fee required under section 6 of this chapter in any amount that is not greater than the amount required in section 6 of this chapter; or(2) waive the county license fee required under section 6 of this chapter.(b) A county legislative body that reduces or waives the county license fee under subsection (a) must inform:(1) the treasurer of the county; and(2) the auditor of the county;whether a license fee is required to be filed with an application with the auditor for a transient merchant license and the amount of the license fee if a license fee is required.(c) A treasurer who is informed of a fee change under subsection (b) shall:(1) require each applicant to submit the lesser fee set by the county legislative body; and(2) issue a receipt to the applicant.(d) An applicant filing for a transient merchant license must do the following:(1) If filing for a transient merchant license with a county auditor who has been informed of a reduced license fee under subsection (b), the applicant must file:(A) an application; and(B) a receipt from the county treasurer.(2) If filing for a transient merchant license with a county auditor who has been informed that a license fee has been waived under subsection (b), the applicant must file only an application.As added by P.L.221-1993, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-37-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-7. Issuance of License; Transferability; Use and Validity of License; Record of Licenses

Sec. 7. (a) Upon the filing of such application and after the applicant has established that he has fully complied with all the provisions of this chapter, the auditor of said county may issue to the applicant a license authorizing the said applicant to transact business as proposed in said application. Such license shall not be transferable and shall be valid only in the county where issued and shall not be valid in any town or city which has enacted an ordinance licensing transient merchants, unless a license from such city or town is also obtained. No license shall be good for more than one (1) person, unless such persons shall be copartners or employees of a firm, limited liability company, or corporation obtaining such license. No license shall be good for more than one (1) location in said county, if said transient merchant is transacting business in a building or structure in said county.(b) The auditor shall keep a record of such license in a book provided for that purpose, which shall at all times be open to public inspection.(c) No particular form of license shall be required to be issued by said auditor. However, any license issued shall state the name of the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation which is licensed, and the number of days for which the license is issued.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.7. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.133; P.L.8-1993, SEC.402.
IN Code § 25-37-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-8. Inventory of Goods Sold

Sec. 8. Within ten (10) days after said license expires the holder thereof shall file in duplicate with the county auditor an inventory of all goods, wares and merchandise sold and the price received therefor, which inventory shall be verified by the person who filed the application for the license with the said auditor. The county auditor shall immediately after receiving such report and inventory forward a copy thereof to the Indiana department of state revenue of the state of Indiana or its successor.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.8.
IN Code § 25-37-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-9. Violations

Sec. 9. A transient merchant who:(1) transacts business without having first obtained a license under this chapter; or(2) knowingly advertises, offers for sale, or sells any goods, wares, or merchandise contrary to this chapter;commits a Class B infraction for each day a violation occurs.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.9. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2564; P.L.158-1986, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-37-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-10. Exceptions

Sec. 10. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to sales made to dealers by commercial travelers or selling agents in the usual course of business nor to bona fide sale of goods, wares or merchandise by sample for future delivery, or to sheriffs, constable or other public officers selling goods, wares and merchandise according to law, nor to bona fide assignees or receivers appointed in this state selling goods, wares and merchandise for the benefit of creditors.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.10. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.134.
IN Code § 25-37-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-11. Municipal Authority Over Transient Merchants

Sec. 11. (a) Towns and cities may tax, license, and regulate transient merchants and charge a fee for the transaction of business by them. Towns and cities may provide for punishment of violators, subject to the limitations of IC 36-1-3.(b) This subsection does not apply to a county having a consolidated city. A city or town license may not be in lieu of a county license. This chapter does not supersede any ordinance regulating transient merchants.(c) This subsection applies to a county having a consolidated city. A transient merchant is not required to obtain a county transient merchant license under this chapter. A transient merchant may not transact business in a municipality located wholly or partially within the county unless the transient merchant and the owner of the property to be offered for sale (or sold if the property is not owned by the vendor) have first obtained a license from the fiscal officer of the municipality under this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2565; Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.131; P.L.158-1986, SEC.5; P.L.48-1991, SEC.74.
IN Code § 25-37-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-12. Use and Disposition of Receipts

Sec. 12. All fees collected by a county, city, or town under this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the county, city, or town.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.12. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.135; P.L.158-1986, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-37-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-13. Temporary Association or Partnership

Sec. 13. A temporary association or partnership with a person excluded from the definition of transient merchant under section 2 of this chapter does not relieve a transient merchant from complying with this chapter.As added by P.L.158-1986, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-37-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-14. Veterans; License Fees; Counties Having Consolidated Cities

Sec. 14. (a) This section applies to a county having a consolidated city.(b) A veteran who holds an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States is exempt from the payment of a fee for a transient merchant license issued under this chapter by a municipality located wholly or partially within the county.(c) Upon the presentation of the veteran's certificate and papers of discharge and proof of the veteran's identity, the official designated by the municipality shall issue a transient merchant license to the veteran. A person licensed under this section shall comply with all ordinances of the county or municipality governing transient merchants.As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.75.
IN Code § 25-37-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37. Transient Merchants|Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units|25-37-1-15. Holders of Registered Retail Merchant's Certificates

Sec. 15. A county having a population of more than seventeen thousand two hundred fifty (17,250) but less than seventeen thousand three hundred fifty (17,350) may require that the holder of a registered retail merchant's certificate under IC 6-2.5-8 obtain a transient merchant license.As added by P.L.19-1994, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.129; P.L.119-2012, SEC.158.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-0.1. "Automobile Salvage Rebuilder"

Sec. 0.1. As used in this chapter, "automotive salvage rebuilder" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-9.As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-0.2. "Core Buyer"

Sec. 0.2. As used in this chapter, "core buyer" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing or acquiring small component motor vehicle parts for resale, including catalytic converters, automobile radiators, and batteries.As added by P.L.158-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-0.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-0.4. "Disposal Facility"

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "disposal facility" has the meaning set forth for "recycling facility" in IC 9-13-2-150.3.As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.81.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-0.5. "Metal Bossie"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "metal bossie" means a metal four (4) wheel cart used to transport or sell food products that are stored in crates, shells, or trays.As added by P.L.158-2009, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-0.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-0.8. "Used Parts Dealer"

Sec. 0.8. As used in this chapter, "used parts dealer" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-195.As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-1. "Valuable Metal"

Sec. 1. (a) When used in this chapter, "valuable metal" means any product made of metal that readily may be resold. The term:(1) includes metal bossies and small component motor vehicle parts; and(2) does not include the following:(A) A beverage can.(B) Used jewelry regulated under IC 24-4-13.(C) Precious metal regulated under IC 24-4-19.(b) As used in this chapter, "valuable metal dealer" means any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or partnership engaged in the business of purchasing and reselling valuable metal either at a permanently established place of business or in connection with a business of an itinerant nature, including junk shops, junk yards, junk stores, auto wreckers, scrap metal dealers or processors, salvage yards, collectors of or dealers in junk, and junk cars or trucks. The term includes a core buyer. The term does not include a person who purchases a vehicle and obtains title to the vehicle.(c) As used in this chapter, "purchase" means acquiring a valuable metal product for a consideration, but does not include purchases between scrap metal processing facilities (as defined in IC 8-23-1-36).Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.145-1990, SEC.1; P.L.8-1993, SEC.403; P.L.2-2007, SEC.349; P.L.170-2007, SEC.1; P.L.3-2008, SEC.205; P.L.63-2008, SEC.4; P.L.158-2009, SEC.3; P.L.222-2013, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-3. Rule Adoption

Sec. 3. The superintendent of the state police department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 as may be necessary to administer and enforce the provisions and intent of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.136; P.L.7-1987, SEC.134; P.L.145-1990, SEC.3; P.L.2-2007, SEC.351; P.L.170-2007, SEC.3; P.L.3-2008, SEC.206; P.L.158-2009, SEC.5; P.L.134-2012, SEC.30.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-4. Separation of Purchases; Inspection

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, every valuable metal dealer shall hold each purchase of valuable metal requiring notification for at least five (5) working days from the date of notification:(1) at the regular place of business of the valuable metal dealer; and(2) separate and apart, so that it is readily identifiable from all other purchases.During this period, a valuable metal dealer may not change the form of the valuable metal and shall permit any law enforcement officer to make inspection of the valuable metal purchased.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.145-1990, SEC.4; P.L.224-2013, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-5. Exclusions

Sec. 5. The provisions of sections 2 and 3 of this chapter do not apply to purchases from persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing valuable metals, the business of selling valuable metals at retail or wholesale, to the purchase of one valuable metal dealer from another or the purchase from persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations engaged in either the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy or in telephone, telegraph, and other communications if such persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations at the time of purchase provide the valuable metal dealer with a bill of sale or other written evidence of title to the valuable metal.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.404; P.L.224-2013, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-6. Publication of Forms and Information on Web Site

Sec. 6. The state police department shall publish the following on the state police Internet web site:(1) The forms described in section 2(a) of this chapter to be used by valuable metal dealers when purchasing valuable metal.(2) A list that describes valuable metal products that are particularly susceptible to theft.(3) The:(A) statutes; and(B) rules adopted by the superintendent of the state police department under section 3 of this chapter;concerning the regulation of valuable metal dealers.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.137; P.L.134-2012, SEC.31.
IN Code § 25-37.5-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals|Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police|25-37.5-1-7. Violations

Sec. 7. (a) A valuable metal dealer who fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class A infraction.(b) A valuable metal dealer who:(1) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with this chapter; and(2) purchases stolen valuable metal;commits concealing a valuable metal purchase, a Level 6 felony.Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.380, SEC.1; Acts 1972, P.L.11, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2566; P.L.145-1990, SEC.5; P.L.224-2013, SEC.9; P.L.70-2021, SEC.2.