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IN Code § 9-32-11-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-11.5. Out-of-State Dealer Special Event Permit

Sec. 11.5. (a) A person that is a licensed dealer in a state other than Indiana may apply for an out-of-state dealer special event permit from the secretary for a special event auction if the following conditions are met:(1) The event is a motor vehicle auction conducted by an auctioneer licensed under IC 25-6.1-3.(2) The motor vehicles to be auctioned are:(A) at least fifteen (15) years old; or(B) classified as classic, collector, or antique motor vehicles under rules adopted by the secretary.(3) At least two hundred (200) motor vehicles will be auctioned during the special event.(4) The person submits an application for a special event permit to the secretary not later than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning date of the special event auction.(5) The application for the special event permit includes the following:(A) Copies of licenses for all auctioneers for the special event auction.(B) A copy of a valid dealer's license from the other state.(C) Either of the following:(i) An affidavit stating that the proposed location is zoned for the operation of a special event auction from the person charged with enforcing a zoning ordinance, or the zoning enforcement officer under IC 36-7-4 who has jurisdiction over the real property where the applicant wants to operate the special event auction.(ii) If there is no person or officer under item (i), the application must be accompanied by a statement to that effect from the executive (as defined in IC 36-1-2-5) of the unit in which the real property is located.(6) The applicant may file the affidavit or statement under subdivision (5)(C) at any time after the filing of the application. However, the secretary may not issue a special event auction permit until the applicant files the affidavit or the statement.(7) The affidavit or statement may not be signed by a person described in subdivision (5)(C)(i) or the executive of a unit more than ninety (90) days before the affidavit or statement is submitted to the secretary as part of an application for a permit under this section.(b) Not more than one (1) special event auction permit may be issued by the secretary to the same applicant within a twelve (12) month period.(c) If the application for the special event permit is approved, the dealer must submit a fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The secretary shall retain the fee.As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.89; P.L.284-2019, SEC.34.
IN Code § 9-32-11-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-13. Transfer of Assignment of Motor Vehicle or Watercraft Title

Sec. 13. A person licensed under this article may transfer or assign a title for a motor vehicle or watercraft.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.90.
IN Code § 9-32-11-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-14. Liability Coverage

Sec. 14. (a) At the time of each license application and upon request of the secretary, a person licensed under this article shall furnish evidence that the person:(1) has liability insurance or garage liability insurance covering the person's place of business; or(2) is a member of a risk retention group that is regulated by the Indiana department of insurance.(b) A policy described in subsection (a)(1) must have limits of at least the following:(1) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for bodily injury to one (1) person.(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury for each accident.(3) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for property damage.The minimum amounts required by this subsection must be maintained during the time the license is valid.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.92.
IN Code § 9-32-11-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-15. Cessation of Business Activity

Sec. 15. (a) A person who ceases a business activity for which a license was issued under this article shall do the following:(1) On a form prescribed by the secretary, notify the secretary of the date that the business activity will cease.(2) Deliver to the secretary the license and all permanent dealer license plates, including dealer designee license plates, issued to the person not later than ten (10) days after the date the business activity ceased.(b) A dealer may not transfer or sell the:(1) dealer's license;(2) use of the dealer's license;(3) dealer's dealer license plates; or(4) use of the dealer's dealer license plates.(c) A dealer that changes its form of organization or state of incorporation may continue the dealer's licensure by filing an amendment to the license and registration if the change does not involve a material fact in the financial condition or management of the dealer. The amendment becomes effective when filed or on the date designated by the dealer in its filing. The new organization is a successor to the original dealer for the purposes of this article.(d) If there is a change in the dealer's ownership, the successive owner shall file a new application for a license under this chapter.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.72; P.L.174-2016, SEC.93; P.L.179-2017, SEC.91; P.L.120-2020, SEC.67.
IN Code § 9-32-11-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-16. Deposit of Revenues in Motor Vehicle Highway Account

Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all revenues accruing to the secretary under this chapter shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.94.
IN Code § 9-32-11-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-17. Sale and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Through Internet

Sec. 17. (a) A dealer who sells a motor vehicle through the use of the Internet or another computer network shall deliver the motor vehicle to the customer, or the customer's representative, at the dealer's licensed location in Indiana.(b) A dealer may deliver a motor vehicle to a location other than the dealer's licensed location in Indiana if the delivery is:(1) requested by a customer in writing; and(2) commenced from the dealer's licensed location in Indiana.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.39; P.L.174-2016, SEC.95; P.L.182-2021, SEC.21.
IN Code § 9-32-11-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-18. Special Event Permits; Fee

Sec. 18. (a) A person licensed under this article shall be issued a special event permit from the secretary for a special event that meets the following conditions:(1) The event is a motor vehicle auction conducted by auctioneers licensed under IC 25-6.1-3.(2) The motor vehicles to be auctioned are:(A) at least fifteen (15) years old; or(B) classified as classic, collector, or antique motor vehicles under rules adopted by the secretary.(3) At least one hundred (100) motor vehicles will be auctioned during the special event.(4) The licensee submits to the secretary an application for a special event permit not later than thirty (30) days before the beginning date of the special event.(5) The application under subdivision (4) includes the following:(A) An affidavit stating that the proposed location is zoned for the operation of a special event auction from:(i) the person charged with enforcing a zoning ordinance; or(ii) a zoning enforcement officer under IC 36-7-4;who has jurisdiction over the real property where the applicant wants to operate the special event auction.(B) A fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). The fee shall be deposited as set forth in IC 9-32-7-3.(b) If there is no person or officer under subsection (a)(5)(A), the application must be accompanied by a statement to that effect from the executive (as defined in IC 36-1-2-5) of the unit in which the real property is located.(c) The applicant may file the affidavit or statement at any time after the filing of the application. However, the secretary may not issue a special event auction permit until the applicant files the affidavit or statement.(d) The affidavit or statement may not be signed by a person described in subsection (a)(5)(A) or the executive of a unit described in subsection (b) more than ninety (90) days before the affidavit or statement is submitted to the secretary as part of an application for a permit under this section.(e) Not more than two (2) special event permits may be issued by the secretary to the same applicant within a twelve (12) month period.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.96; P.L.179-2017, SEC.92; P.L.284-2019, SEC.35.
IN Code § 9-32-11-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-20. Applicability; Prohibition on Direct Sales by Manufacturers; Exceptions; Effect of Conveying Majority Interest

Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a manufacturer of a trailer or semitrailer; or(2) a manufacturer that produces fewer than one thousand (1,000) units per year.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a manufacturer or distributor may not engage in sales directly to the general public in Indiana.(c) A manufacturer or distributor may engage in sales directly to the general public in Indiana only if:(1) the manufacturer or distributor was granted an initial license to sell new motor vehicles before July 1, 2015; and(2) the manufacturer or distributor establishes at least one (1) physical location in Indiana that is a warranty repair service center before January 1, 2018.(d) A manufacturer or distributor described in subsection (c) must stop engaging in sales directly to the general public in Indiana if the manufacturer or distributor sells, transfers, or conveys a majority interest in the manufacturer or distributor to another person that is required to be licensed under this chapter.(e) For purposes of this subsection, "subscription program" means a subscription service that, for a recurring fee and for a limited period of time, allows a participating person exclusive use of a motor vehicle owned by an entity that controls or contracts with the subscription service. The term does not include leases, short term motor vehicle rentals, or services that allow short term sharing of a motor vehicle. Subscription programs are prohibited in Indiana. This subsection expires on May 1, 2020.As added by P.L.260-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.112-2018, SEC.1; P.L.245-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 9-32-11-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 11. Regulation of Vehicle Merchandising|9-32-11-21. Maintenance of Files for Motor Vehicles or Watercraft Sales

Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a dealer that sells a motor vehicle or watercraft must maintain a separate file for each sale.(b) The following documents, if applicable to the sale, must be maintained in the file required by subsection (a) for each sale of a motor vehicle or watercraft:(1) Finance agreement.(2) Sales receipt from auction.(3) Title affidavit required by IC 9-32-4-1.(4) Interim plates generated in error.(5) Copy of rebuilt vehicle disclosure required by IC 9-32-13-6.(6) Bill of sale.(7) Copy of title.(8) Form ST-108 (department of state revenue certificate of gross retail or use tax paid on the purchase of a motor vehicle or watercraft).(9) Proof of delivery or transmission of the certificate of title required by IC 9-32-4-1(b)(3).(10) Flood damage affidavit required under IC 9-32-9-13.As added by P.L.137-2018, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.68.
IN Code § 9-32-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-1. Requiring Purchase of Equipment, Part, or Accessory as a Condition of Sale

Sec. 1. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to require a purchaser of a motor vehicle, as a condition of sale and delivery of the motor vehicle, to purchase any equipment, part, or accessory not ordered by the purchaser unless the equipment, part, or accessory is:(1) already installed on the motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is received by or offered for sale by the dealer; or(2) required by law.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-2. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Vehicle Delivery and Preparation Obligations

Sec. 2. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to willingly fail to perform the obligations imposed on the dealer in connection with the delivery and preparation of a new motor vehicle for retail sale as provided in the preparation and delivery agreement of the manufacturer or distributor applicable to the motor vehicle.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-3. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Warranty Obligations

Sec. 3. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to willingly fail to perform the obligations imposed on the dealer in connection with the warranty agreement of the manufacturer or distributor applicable to any motor vehicle sold by the dealer.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-4. Sale of Motor Vehicle Having Trade Name or Mark for Which Dealer Lacks Franchise

Sec. 4. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to sell a new motor vehicle having a trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic for which the dealer does not have a franchise in effect at the time of the sale. However, a motor vehicle having more than one (1) trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic as a result of modification or further manufacture by a manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or an automotive mobility dealer licensed under this article may be sold by a franchisee appointed by that manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or automotive mobility dealer.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.98.
IN Code § 9-32-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-5. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Fiduciary Duty to Collect and Remit Gross Retail Tax

Sec. 5. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to willingly fail to perform the fiduciary duty imposed on the dealer by IC 6-2.5-2-1 with regard to the collection and remittance of the state gross retail tax. Willful violation of the fiduciary duty includes written or oral agreements between a dealer and a prospective purchaser that would give the appearance that a bona fide trade-in has taken place, when in fact the purpose of the agreement is to reduce the prospective purchaser's state gross retail tax and thereby deprive the state of revenue.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-6. Sale, Exchange, or Transfer by Dealer of Rebuilt Vehicle Without Disclosure That Vehicle Was Rebuilt

Sec. 6. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to sell, exchange, or transfer a rebuilt vehicle without disclosing in writing to the purchaser, customer, or transferee the fact that the motor vehicle is a rebuilt vehicle if the dealer knows or should reasonably know before consummating the sale, exchange, or transfer that the motor vehicle is a rebuilt vehicle.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.99.
IN Code § 9-32-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-7. Document Preparation Fees

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it is an unfair practice for a dealer to charge a document preparation fee in excess of two hundred dollars ($200). A document preparation fee under this section must be:(1) included in the advertised sale price of a vehicle; and(2) affirmatively disclosed:(A) in writing by the dealer during negotiations for the sale of a vehicle to a potential purchaser that states the dollar amount of the document preparation fee to be charged; and(B) as a separate line item on the purchaser's bill of sale or other purchase contract.(b) A document preparation fee under this section may be adjusted annually by a percentage equal to the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.245-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-32-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-8. Violation of Deceptive Franchise Practices Provisions

Sec. 8. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to violate IC 23-2-2.7.(b) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to enter into an agreement in which a dealer is required to waive the provisions of:(1) this chapter; or(2) IC 23-2-2.7.However, this subsection does not apply to a voluntary agreement in which separate consideration is offered and accepted.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-9. Manufacturer or Distributor Coercing Dealers to Order

Sec. 9. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to coerce a dealer to order parts, accessories, equipment, machinery, tools, appliances, or any other commodity from a person.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-10. Manufacturer or Distributor Requiring Changes in Capital Structure or Financing

Sec. 10. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or require, or attempt to prevent or require, by contract or otherwise, a change in the capital structure of a dealer or the means by or through which the dealer finances the dealer's operation, if the dealer at all times meets reasonable capital standards agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer or distributor. A change in capital structure does not cause a change in the principal management or have the effect of a sale of the franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-11. Manufacturer or Distributor Requiring Changes in Dealer Management

Sec. 11. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or require, or attempt to prevent or require, a dealer to change the dealer's executive management, other than the principal dealer operator or operators, if the franchise was granted in reliance upon the personal qualifications of the principal dealer operator or operators.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-12. Restraint by Manufacturer or Distributor of Sale or Transfer of Interest by Dealer

Sec. 12. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or require, or attempt to prevent or require, by contract or otherwise, a dealer or an officer, a partner, or a stockholder of a dealer to sell or transfer a part of the interest of the officer, partner, or stockholder to any other person. A dealer, an officer, a partner, or a stockholder may not sell, transfer, or assign the franchise or a right under the franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor. This consent may not be withheld unreasonably.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-13. Manufacturer or Distributor Preventing Dealer From Fair Competition

Sec. 13. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or attempt to prevent a dealer from receiving fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the franchised business as a going concern. The dealer may not transfer or assign the dealer's franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor, and the manufacturer or distributor may not unreasonably withhold consent.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-32-13-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-14. Employment by Manufacturer or Distributor of Person Who Is Not Certified

Sec. 14. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to employ a person as a representative who is not certified under this article.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.100.
IN Code § 9-32-13-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 32. Dealer Services|Chapter 13. Unfair Practices|9-32-13-15. Retail Rates

Sec. 15. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to fail to compensate a dealer at the dealer's retail rate for the work and services the dealer is required to perform in connection with the dealer's delivery and preparation obligations under any franchise, or fail to compensate a dealer anything less than the dealer's retail rate for labor and parts under the manufacturer's warranty agreements as long as the dealer's retail rate is reasonable. Judgment of the reasonableness includes consideration of charges for similar repairs by similarly situated repair facilities in Indiana.(b) This section does not authorize a manufacturer or distributor and its franchisees in Indiana to establish a uniform hourly labor reimbursement rate effective for the entire state.(c) This section does not apply to manufacturers or distributors of manufactured housing, heavy duty vocational vehicles (as defined in 49 CFR 523.8), or recreational vehicles.As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.167-2016, SEC.1.