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2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-20. "Relevant Market Area"

Sec. 20. "Relevant market area" means the following:
(1) With respect to a new motor vehicle dealer who plans to relocate the dealer's place of business in a county having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000), the area within a radius of six (6) miles of the intended site of the relocated dealer. The six (6) mile distance shall be determined by measuring the distance between the nearest surveyed boundary of the existing new motor vehicle dealer's principal place of business and the nearest surveyed boundary line of the relocated new motor vehicle dealer's place of business.
(2) With respect to a:
(A) proposed new motor vehicle dealer; or
(B) new motor vehicle dealer who plans to relocate the dealer's place of business in a county having a population of not more than one hundred thousand (100,000);
the area within a radius of ten (10) miles of the intended site of the proposed or relocated dealer. The ten (10) mile distance shall be determined by measuring the distance between the nearest surveyed boundary line of the existing new motor vehicle dealer's principal place of business and the nearest surveyed boundary line of the proposed or relocated new motor vehicle dealer's principal place of business.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-24.8. "Stop Sale Directive"

Sec. 24.8. "Stop sale directive" means a notification issued by a manufacturer or distributor stating that a used vehicle in inventory may not be sold or leased at retail or wholesale due to:
(1) a federal safety recall for:
(A) a defect; or
(B) a noncompliance; or
(2) a federal emissions recall.
As added by P.L.134-2023, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-25. "Transfer Dealer"

Sec. 25. (a) "Transfer dealer" means a person that is not engaged in the business of selling motor vehicles but, as a result of the person's primary business, has cause to sell, offer to sell, or advertise for sale at least twelve (12) motor vehicles during a twelve (12) month period.
(b) "Transfer dealer" does not include:
(1) a manufacturer;
(2) a distributor;
(3) a converter manufacturer;
(4) a watercraft dealer;
(5) an automotive mobility dealer;
(6) an automotive auction;
(7) a person engaged in the business of:
(A) storing vehicles;
(B) furnishing supplies for vehicles;
(C) providing towing services for vehicles; or
(D) repairing vehicles; or
(8) a person whose primary business is selling motor vehicles.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.35; P.L.179-2017, SEC.35; P.L.120-2020, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-26. "Uniform Time Standards Manual"

Sec. 26. "Uniform time standards manual" means a schedule established by a manufacturer or distributor setting forth the time allowances for the diagnosis and performance of warranty work and service.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-26.5. "Used Motor Vehicle"

Sec. 26.5. "Used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:
(1) has been previously titled under IC 9-17; or
(2) has been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser.
As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-26.6. "Used Motor Vehicle Dealer"

Sec. 26.6. (a) "Used motor vehicle dealer" means any person that within a twelve (12) month period sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale, including directly by the Internet or another computer network, at least twelve (12) used motor vehicles (excluding manufactured homes).
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A receiver, trustee, or other person appointed by or acting under the judgment or order of a court.
(2) A public officer while performing official duties.
(3) A person that holds a mechanic's lien on a motor vehicle under IC 9-22-6, if the person sells the motor vehicle:
(A) in accordance with requirements in IC 9-22-6; or
(B) to an automotive salvage recycler licensed under IC 9-32-9 after the motor vehicle fails to sell at public auction conducted in compliance with IC 9-22-6.
(4) A person that holds a lien for towing services under IC 9-22-1, if the person complies with all applicable requirements in IC 9-22-1 and IC 9-22-6.
As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.20-2022, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-27. "Used Parts Dealer"

Sec. 27. "Used parts dealer" means a person who primarily buys, sells, barters, exchanges, or deals in used major component parts. The term does not include a scrap metal processor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 2. Definitions › 9-32-2-29. "Watercraft Dealer"

Sec. 29. "Watercraft dealer" means a person that sells, offers to sell, or advertises the sale of at least six (6):
(1) watercrafts;
(2) trailers designed and used exclusively for the transportation of watercrafts; or
(3) trailers sold in general association with the sale of watercrafts;
within a period of twelve (12) months.
As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-1. Rights, Duties, and Obligations Under Article, Rules

Sec. 1. The secretary may delegate any or all of the rights, duties, or obligations of the secretary under this article to:
(1) the director; or
(2) another designee under the supervision and control of the secretary.
The individual delegated has the authority to adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 as the secretary under IC 4-5-1-11.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-2. Secretary; Responsibilities and Duties

Sec. 2. The secretary shall do the following:
(1) Administer and enforce:
(A) this article concerning the division; and
(B) the policies and procedures of the division.
(2) Organize the division in the manner necessary to carry out the duties of the division.
(3) Perform other duties as required by the division.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-4. Payment Methods; Electronic Signatures

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary may accept payment of a correct fee by:
(1) credit card;
(2) debit card;
(3) charge card;
(4) guaranteed electronic check; or
(5) a similar method.
(b) If the fee is paid using a method of payment set forth in subsection (a), the legal obligation is not finally discharged until the secretary receives payment or credit from the institution responsible for making the payment or credit.
(c) The secretary may contract with a bank or credit card vendor for acceptance of bank or credit cards, or guaranteed electronic checks.
(d) If there is a vendor transaction charge or discount fee, the secretary or the credit card vendor may collect a fee from the person using a method of payment set forth in subsection (a). This fee may not exceed the vendor transaction charge or discount fee. This fee may be collected regardless of any agreement between the bank and a credit card vendor or regardless of any internal policy of the credit card vendor that may prohibit this type of fee.
(e) A signature on a document that is electronically transmitted is sufficient if the person transmitting the document:
(1) intends to submit the document as evidenced by a symbol executed or adopted by a party with present intention to authenticate the filing; and
(2) enters the submitting party's name on the electronic form in a signature box or other place indicated by the secretary.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-5. Prohibition of Disclosure of Personal Information

Sec. 5. Except as provided in sections 6, 7, and 8 of this chapter, or as required by IC 5-14-3, an officer or employee of the division may not knowingly disclose or otherwise make available personal information, including highly restricted personal information, obtained in connection with an individual record.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-6. Mandatory Disclosure of Personal Information

Sec. 6. Personal information related to:
(1) motor vehicle or driver safety and theft;
(2) motor vehicle emissions;
(3) motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories;
(4) performance monitoring of motor vehicles and dealers by motor vehicle manufacturers; and
(5) the removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers;
must be disclosed under this chapter to carry out the purposes of the federal Automobile Information Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.), the Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 (49 U.S.C. 33101 et seq.), the Clean Air Act (49 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), and all federal regulations enacted or adopted under those acts.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-8. Disclosure of Highly Restricted Personal Information

Sec. 8. Highly restricted personal information may be disclosed by the division only as follows:
(1) With the express written consent of the individual to whom the highly restricted personal information pertains.
(2) In the absence of the express written consent of the person to whom the highly restricted personal information pertains, if the person requesting the information:
(A) provides proof of identity as set forth in section 13 of this chapter; and
(B) represents that the use of the highly restricted personal information will be strictly limited to at least one (1) of the uses set forth in section 7(1), 7(4), and 7(6) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-9. Preconditions for Disclosure of Personal Information

Sec. 9. The division may, before disclosing personal information, require the requesting person to satisfy certain conditions for the purpose of ascertaining:
(1) the correct identity of the requesting person;
(2) that the use of the disclosed information will be only as authorized; or
(3) that the consent of the person who is the subject of the information has been obtained.
The conditions may include the making and filing of a written application on a form prescribed by the division and containing all information and certification requirements required by the division.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-10. Permissible Uses of Disclosed Personal Information

Sec. 10. (a) An authorized recipient of personal information, except a recipient under section 7(10) or 7(11) of this chapter, may resell or redisclose the information for any use allowed under section 6 of this chapter, except for a use under section 7(10) or 7(11) of this chapter.
(b) An authorized recipient of a record under section 7(10) of this chapter may resell or redisclose personal information for any purpose.
(c) An authorized recipient of personal information under section 7(10) of this chapter may resell or redisclose the personal information for use only in accordance with section 7(11) of this chapter.
(d) Except for a recipient under section 7(10) of this chapter, a recipient that resells or rediscloses personal information shall maintain and make available for inspection to the division, upon request, for at least five (5) years, records concerning:
(1) each person that receives the information; and
(2) the permitted use for which the information was obtained.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-12. Misrepresentation of Identity; Class C Misdemeanor

Sec. 12. A person requesting the disclosure of personal information or highly restricted personal information from records of the division that knowingly or intentionally misrepresents the person's identity or makes a false statement to the division on an application required to be submitted under this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Division › 9-32-3-13. Acceptable Forms of Identification

Sec. 13. The following are acceptable forms of identification for purposes of section 7 of this chapter:
(1) An unexpired driver's license.
(2) An unexpired identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1, photo exempt identification card issued under IC 9-24-16.5, or similar card issued under the laws of another state or the federal government.
(3) An unexpired government issued document bearing an image of the individual requesting the information.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.47.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 4. Obtaining, Expiration, Replacement, and Transfer of Certificate of Title › 9-32-4-0.5. "Third Party"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "third party" means a person having possession of a certificate of title for a vehicle because the person has a lien or an encumbrance indicated on the certificate of title.
As added by P.L.27-2018, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 4. Obtaining, Expiration, Replacement, and Transfer of Certificate of Title › 9-32-4-2. Affidavit Form

Sec. 2. The affidavit required by section 1(b)(2)(C) of this chapter must be printed in the following form:
STATE OF INDIANA
)
) ss:
COUNTY OF ____________
)
I affirm under the penalties for perjury that all of the following are true:
(1) That I am a dealer licensed under IC 9-32.
(2) That I cannot deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title to the retail purchaser of the motor vehicle or watercraft described in paragraph (3) at the time of sale of the motor vehicle or watercraft to the retail purchaser. The identity of the previous seller or transferor is ___________________. There ( ) is ( ) is not a lien on the motor vehicle or watercraft. I am required to satisfy any obligation secured by this motor vehicle or watercraft not later than (date)_______. I expect to deliver or transmit a valid and transferable certificate of title not later than (date)_______________ from the State of (state)________ to the purchaser.
(3) That I will undertake reasonable commercial efforts to produce the valid certificate of title. The vehicle identification number or hull identification number is __________________.
Signed _______________________, Dealer
By_________________________________
Dated _____, ____
CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT.
___________________________________
Customer Signature
NOTICE TO THE CUSTOMER
If you do not receive a valid certificate of title within thirty-one (31) days after the date of sale, you have the right to return the motor vehicle or watercraft to the dealer ten (10) days after giving the dealer written notice demanding delivery or transmission of a valid certificate of title and after the dealer's failure to deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title within that ten (10) day period. Upon return of the motor vehicle or watercraft to the dealer in the same or similar condition as when it was delivered to you, the dealer shall pay you the purchase price plus sales taxes, finance expenses, insurance expenses, and any other amount that you paid to the dealer. If a lien is present on the previous owner's certificate of title, it is the responsibility of the third party lienholder to timely deliver or transmit the certificate of title in the third party's possession to the dealer not more than ten (10) business days after there is no obligation secured by the motor vehicle or watercraft. If the dealer's inability to deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title to you within the above-described ten (10) day period results from the acts or omissions of a third party that has failed to timely deliver or transmit the certificate of title in the third party's possession to the dealer, the dealer may be entitled to claim against the third party the damages allowed by law.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.140; P.L.174-2016, SEC.49; P.L.179-2017, SEC.38; P.L.27-2018, SEC.18; P.L.137-2018, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-2. Sale or Transfer of Motor Vehicle or Watercraft for Display or Resale; Delivery of Certificate of Origin

Sec. 2. A dealer may not sell or otherwise dispose of a new motor vehicle or watercraft to another person, to be used by the person for purposes of display or resale, without delivering to the person a manufacturer's certificate of origin under this chapter that indicates the assignments of the certificate of origin necessary to show the ownership of the title to a person who purchases the motor vehicle or watercraft.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.40; P.L.179-2017, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-3. Purchaser of New Motor Vehicle or Watercraft; Receipt of Certificate of Origin

Sec. 3. A person may not purchase or acquire a new motor vehicle or watercraft without obtaining a valid manufacturer's certificate of origin from the seller of the motor vehicle or watercraft.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-4. Form of Certificates of Origin and Assignments of Origin

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), certificates of origin and assignments of certificates of origin must be in a form:
(1) prescribed by the bureau; or
(2) approved by the bureau.
(b) A manufacturer's certificate of origin for a low speed vehicle must indicate that the motor vehicle is a low speed vehicle.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-5. Dealer; Required Certificates or Proof of Ownership or Right of Possession

Sec. 5. A dealer must have:
(1) a certificate of title;
(2) an assigned certificate of title;
(3) a manufacturer's certificate of origin;
(4) an assigned manufacturer's certificate of origin; or
(5) other proof of ownership or evidence of right of possession as determined by the secretary;
for a motor vehicle or watercraft in the dealer's possession.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.41; P.L.174-2016, SEC.50; P.L.179-2017, SEC.41.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-6. Dealer Possession of Motor Vehicle Without Certificate of Title; Application; Time Limitation

Sec. 6. If a dealer purchases or acquires ownership of a motor vehicle in a state that does not have a certificate of title law, the dealer shall apply for an Indiana certificate of title for the motor vehicle not more than forty-five (45) days after the date of purchase or the date ownership of the motor vehicle was acquired.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.51; P.L.198-2016, SEC.625; P.L.118-2022, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-7. Forms for Applications

Sec. 7. The bureau shall provide forms on which applications for certificates of title and assignments of certificates of title must be made under this chapter.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-8. Assigned Certificates of Title or Certificates of Origin; Delivery

Sec. 8. A dealer shall deliver or transmit an assigned certificate of title or certificate of origin to a person entitled to the certificate of title or certificate of origin.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.42; P.L.27-2018, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin › 9-32-5-9. Inspection of Certificates; Motor Vehicles or Watercraft

Sec. 9. (a) In order to obtain or maintain a dealer's license from the secretary, a person must agree to allow a police officer or an authorized representative of the secretary to inspect:
(1) certificates of origin, certificates of title, assignments of certificates of origin and certificates of title, or other proof of ownership or evidence of right of possession as determined by the secretary; and
(2) motor vehicles or watercraft that are held for resale by the dealer;
in the dealer's established place of business during reasonable business hours.
(b) A certificate of title, a certificate of origin, and any other proof of ownership described under subsection (a):
(1) must be readily available for inspection by or delivery to the proper persons; and
(2) may not be removed from Indiana.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.43; P.L.174-2016, SEC.52; P.L.179-2017, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-1. Applications; Certificates of Registration; Plates; Fee; Service Charge

Sec. 1. (a) The following persons licensed under this article may apply for dealer license plates:
(1) An automobile auction company.
(2) A converter manufacturer.
(3) A new motor vehicle dealer.
(4) A distributor.
(5) A watercraft dealer.
(6) A manufacturer.
(7) A transfer dealer.
(8) A used motor vehicle dealer.
(b) The application must include any information the secretary reasonably requires. Upon successful application, two (2) certificates of registration and two (2) metal dealer license plates shall then be issued to the applicant. A person under subsection (a) may apply for and at the discretion of the secretary receive additional dealer license plates as set forth in section 5 of this chapter.
(c) Except for license plates issued to transfer dealers, the fee for the first two (2) license plates issued under subsection (b) is as follows:
(1) For motorcycle dealer license plates, fifteen dollars ($15).
(2) For license plates not described in subdivision (1), forty dollars ($40).
(d) The fees for license plates issued to transfer dealers are established under section 2(c) of this chapter.
(e) Fees collected under subsection (c) shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account.
(2) Seventy percent (70%) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(f) There is an additional service charge of five dollars ($5) for each set of license plates issued under subsection (b). The service charge shall be deposited in the crossroads 2000 fund.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.11; P.L.151-2015, SEC.44; P.L.174-2016, SEC.53; P.L.120-2020, SEC.46; P.L.182-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-2. Classifications of Dealer License Plates; Fee

Sec. 2. (a) The secretary shall issue dealer license plates under this chapter according to the following classifications:
(1) Dealer-new.
(2) Dealer-used.
(3) Manufacturer.
(b) The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish additional classifications of dealer license plates and may prescribe the general conditions for usage of an additional classification. The secretary shall establish the classification of dealer promotional license plates.
(c) The fee for a license plate issued under a classification established under subsection (b) is forty dollars ($40). The fee shall be deposited in the dealer compliance account.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.12; P.L.151-2015, SEC.45; P.L.174-2016, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-3. Research and Development License Plates; Issuance; Rules; Fees; Display

Sec. 3. (a) The secretary shall:
(1) issue a research and development license plate under this chapter to a manufacturer of a vehicle subcomponent system; and
(2) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe the general conditions for the:
(A) application;
(B) issuance; and
(C) use;
of research and development license plates for manufacturers of vehicle component systems.
(b) The fee for a research and development license plate for a manufacturer of a vehicle subcomponent system is twenty dollars ($20). The fee shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account.
(2) Seventy percent (70%) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(c) A research and development license plate for a manufacturer of a vehicle subcomponent system shall be displayed in accordance with subsection (a)(2).
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-4. Design of Dealer License Plates and Motor Driven Cycle Decals

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary shall determine the color, dimension, and style of the letters and the information required on a dealer license plate issued under this chapter.
(b) The secretary may design and issue a motor driven cycle decal to be used in conjunction with a motorcycle dealer license plate upon proper application by a dealer.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-5. Additional Dealer License Plates; Fees; Service Charges

Sec. 5. (a) Upon successful application and payment of the fee under subsection (b) and the service charge under subsection (d), an applicant may obtain additional dealer license plates of the same category. The applicant must demonstrate the applicant's need for additional plates by stating the applicant's number of employees, annual sales, and other supporting factors. The secretary shall determine whether the applicant may receive additional plates.
(b) The fee for each additional license plate issued under subsection (a) is as follows:
(1) For an additional motorcycle dealer license plate, seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).
(2) For an additional dealer license plate not described in subdivision (1), fifteen dollars ($15).
(c) A fee collected under subsection (b) shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account.
(2) Seventy percent (70%) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(d) There is an additional service charge for each additional license plate issued under subsection (a) as follows:
(1) For an additional motorcycle dealer license plate, two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50).
(2) For an additional dealer license plate not described in subdivision (1), five dollars ($5).
A service charge under this subsection shall be deposited in the crossroads 2000 fund.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.13; P.L.174-2016, SEC.57; P.L.120-2020, SEC.47.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-7. Use Restrictions of License Plates; Display

Sec. 7. (a) Unless otherwise provided, dealer license plates may be used only on motor vehicles being held for sale or resale in the dealer's inventory. Dealer license plates may be placed only on motor vehicles in the dealer's inventory for the following reasons:
(1) Usual operation of the dealer's business.
(2) Movement of the dealer's inventory.
(3) As permitted by rules adopted by the secretary.
(b) Dealer license plates may not be used to avoid payment of applicable taxes.
(c) The license plates referenced in subsection (a), when not in use, must be stored at the dealer's established place of business.
(d) This subsection does not apply to tractors, dump trucks, trucks with a rear-mounted forklift, or trucks with a mechanism to carry a rear-mounted forklift or implement. While in use, dealer license plates must be displayed on the motor vehicle. The license plate must be displayed in the following manner:
(1) On the rear of the motor vehicle.
(2) With all text, numbers, and stickers fully visible and not obstructed or obscured by any part of the motor vehicle or other foreign materials, such as a plate frame or cover.
(3) Securely fastened in a horizontal position at a height of at least twelve (12) inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the license plate.
(e) A person that violates this section commits a Class A infraction.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.17; P.L.217-2014, SEC.164; P.L.5-2015, SEC.31; P.L.151-2015, SEC.46; P.L.174-2016, SEC.59; P.L.120-2020, SEC.49; P.L.182-2021, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-8. Repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.18; P.L.151-2015, SEC.47; P.L.174-2016, SEC.60. Repealed by P.L.120-2020, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-10. License Plate Use Prohibited on Leased Vehicles

Sec. 10. (a) Dealer license plates may not be used on a motor vehicle that:
(1) is required to be registered; and
(2) has a fee charged by dealers to others for the use of the motor vehicle.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class A infraction.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.20; P.L.217-2014, SEC.165; P.L.5-2015, SEC.32; P.L.174-2016, SEC.61.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-12. Interim Plates; False or Fictitious Information; Alteration

Sec. 12. (a) A dealer may not knowingly or intentionally:
(1) issue an altered interim license plate or an interim license plate with false or fictitious information;
(2) alter a dealer license plate or use a dealer license plate that is false or fictitious; or
(3) create, issue, display, or use an interim license plate or a reproduction of an interim license plate not issued by the secretary.
(b) A dealer that violates this section commits a Class A infraction
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.167; P.L.151-2015, SEC.49; P.L.174-2016, SEC.63.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-13. Operation of Motor Vehicle Displaying Altered Interim License Plate

Sec. 13. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally operates a motor vehicle displaying:
(1) an interim license plate issued under section 11 of this chapter that is altered or reproduced; or
(2) a license plate that purports to be an interim license plate issued under section 11 of this chapter;
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person that knowingly and with the intent to defraud obtains an altered interim license plate described in subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.168; P.L.174-2016, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-14. Record Relating to Use of Interim License Plates by a Dealer; Availability to Investigating Employee of Secretary of State

Sec. 14. (a) A record directly related to the use of interim license plates by a dealer must be:
(1) made available to an investigating employee of the secretary:
(A) upon demand; and
(B) during reasonable business hours; and
(2) provided:
(A) at the established place of business of the dealer;
(B) electronically; or
(C) by mail.
(b) A dealer shall produce the records in the manner requested by the investigating employee of the secretary.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.52.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-16. Replacement License Plate or Registration Card

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a license plate or registration card issued under this article or under IC 9-31-3-19 (before its repeal) is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the dealer or transport operator may apply for a replacement license plate or registration card in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary.
(b) If a license plate is stolen, the secretary may not issue a replacement license plate until the dealer or transport operator to whom the license plate was issued:
(1) has notified:
(A) the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where the theft occurred; or
(B) the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the address of the dealer's established place of business; and
(2) presents to the secretary on a form prescribed by the secretary a report completed by the law enforcement agency that was notified under subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.44; P.L.284-2019, SEC.9; P.L.182-2021, SEC.10; P.L.20-2022, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6. Dealer License Plates › 9-32-6-17. Alternate Dealer License Plates; Rules

Sec. 17. (a) If the secretary is not able to comply with the provisions of this article relating to furnishing dealer license plates, interim license plates, or temporary license plates because of a materials shortage or any other reason that makes the secretary unable to provide the license plates, the secretary may issue an alternate license plate to a dealer licensed under this article.
(b) The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide the type and number of alternate plates that will be furnished, qualifications for requesting the plates, limitations on the use of the plates, and the manner in which the plates must be displayed.
(c) Compliance with a rule adopted under this section satisfies the provisions of this chapter relating to the display of license plates.
As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6.5. Dealer Designee and Interim Manufacturer Transporter License Plates › 9-32-6.5-1. Dealer Designee License Plate and Registration Card; Fee

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2017.
(b) The secretary may design and issue a dealer designee license plate for use by the secretary or a designee of a licensed new or used motor vehicle dealer.
(c) A dealer that assigns a dealer designee license plate and registration card to a person shall report to the secretary on a form issued by the secretary the date of assignment, the person's name and address, the date of termination of the assignment, and any other information the secretary requires. A copy of the form must be kept at all times in the vehicle displaying the dealer designee license plate.
(d) The fee for a dealer designee license plate and registration card is twenty-one dollars and thirty-five cents ($21.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Forty percent (40%) to the crossroads 2000 fund established by IC 8-14-10-9.
(2) Forty-nine percent (49%) to the dealer compliance account established by IC 9-32-7-1.
(3) Eleven percent (11%) to the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.46; P.L.120-2020, SEC.53.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6.5. Dealer Designee and Interim Manufacturer Transporter License Plates › 9-32-6.5-2. Dealer Designee License Plate

Sec. 2. (a) A dealer designee license plate may be displayed only on a motor vehicle in a dealer's inventory.
(b) A person may not:
(1) lend;
(2) lease;
(3) sell;
(4) transfer;
(5) copy;
(6) alter; or
(7) reproduce;
a dealer designee license plate.
(c) A dealer designee license plate may not be used:
(1) on a motor vehicle that is required to be registered under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1;
(2) on a motor vehicle for which a dealer charges and receives compensation from an individual other than an employee of the dealer; or
(3) on a motor vehicle that a dealer leases or rents.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.627.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6.5. Dealer Designee and Interim Manufacturer Transporter License Plates › 9-32-6.5-8. Shipping Documents

Sec. 8. When a newly manufactured semitrailer or trailer is being delivered by a motor carrier, the driver of the motor vehicle used to pull the semitrailer or trailer shall carry a properly completed shipping document showing points of origin and destination issued by the manufacturer.
As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.67.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6.5. Dealer Designee and Interim Manufacturer Transporter License Plates › 9-32-6.5-10. Repealed

As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.628. Repealed by P.L.179-2017, SEC.53.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 6.5. Dealer Designee and Interim Manufacturer Transporter License Plates › 9-32-6.5-12. Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Dealer Designee License Plate or Registration Card; Replacement; Notification of Law Enforcement and Secretary of State

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a dealer designee license plate or registration card issued under this chapter is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the dealer may apply for a replacement dealer designee license plate or registration card in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary.
(b) If a dealer designee license plate is lost or stolen, the dealer to whom the dealer designee license plate was issued shall:
(1) notify the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where the loss or theft occurred; and
(2) present to the secretary on a form prescribed by the secretary a report completed by the law enforcement agency that was notified under subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.284-2019, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7. Accounts and Distribution of License and Permit Fees Under Ic 9-32-11 › 9-32-7-1. Dealer Compliance Account

Sec. 1. (a) The dealer compliance account is established as a separate account to be administered by the secretary. The funds in the account must be available, with the approval of the budget agency, for use in enforcing and administering this article.
(b) The expenses of administering this article shall be paid from money in the account.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the dealer compliance account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the account.
(d) The dealer compliance account consists of the following:
(1) Money deposited under:
(A) IC 9-32-6;
(B) IC 9-32-6.5; and
(C) section 3(1) of this chapter.
(2) Appropriations to the account from other sources.
(3) Grants, gifts, donations, or transfers intended for deposit in the account.
(4) Interest that accrues from money in the account.
(e) Money in the dealer compliance account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(f) Money in the dealer compliance account is continuously appropriated to the secretary for the purposes of the account.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.68; P.L.179-2017, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7. Accounts and Distribution of License and Permit Fees Under Ic 9-32-11 › 9-32-7-2. Dealer Enforcement Account

Sec. 2. (a) The dealer enforcement account is established as a separate account to be administered by the secretary.
(b) The dealer enforcement account consists of money deposited pursuant to:
(1) IC 9-32-4-1(d);
(2) IC 9-32-16-1(f);
(3) IC 9-32-16-13(d);
(4) IC 9-32-17-1;
(5) IC 9-32-17-7; and
(6) IC 9-32-17-9.
The funds in the account shall be available, with the approval of the budget agency, for use to augment and supplement the funds appropriated for the administration of this article.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the dealer enforcement account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited into the account.
(d) Money in the dealer enforcement account at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(e) Money in the dealer enforcement account is continuously appropriated to the secretary for the purposes of the account.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.27-2018, SEC.21; P.L.120-2020, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7. Accounts and Distribution of License and Permit Fees Under Ic 9-32-11 › 9-32-7-3. Disposition of Fee Revenues

Sec. 3. All money collected by the secretary from manufacturers, distributors, dealers, automobile auctions, manufacturer representatives, distributor representatives, transfer dealers, converter manufacturers, or automotive mobility dealers for licenses, endorsements, and permit fees under IC 9-32-11 shall be deposited as follows:
(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account established by section 1 of this chapter.
(2) Forty percent (40%) to the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.
(3) Twenty percent (20%) to the state police department, and this amount is continuously appropriated to the department for its use in enforcing odometer laws.
(4) Ten percent (10%) to the attorney general, and this amount is continuously appropriated to the attorney general for use in enforcing odometer laws.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.21; P.L.174-2016, SEC.69; P.L.179-2017, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7.5. Transport Operators › 9-32-7.5-2. Application by Transport Operator for Distinctive Registration Number

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle registered as a recovery vehicle under IC 9-18.1-6.
(b) A transport operator may, instead of registering each motor vehicle transported or disposable trailer used, make a verified application upon a form prescribed by the secretary and furnished by the secretary for a general distinctive registration number for:
(1) all motor vehicles transported by the transport operator and used and operated for the purposes provided; or
(2) all disposable trailers used and operated for the purpose of transporting sectionalized buildings.
(c) The application must contain the following:
(1) A brief description of:
(A) each style or type of motor vehicle transported or the type of disposable trailer used to transport the sectionalized building, whichever is applicable; and
(B) the manner in which the transport operator intends to use the plates.
(2) The name and address of the transport operator.
(3) For an application to use a disposable trailer, a statement that the disposable trailer will be disassembled after a single use.
(4) Any other information the secretary requires.
(d) The secretary may not issue transport operator license plates to a transport operator that has been convicted of violating this article until the secretary is satisfied that the transport operator is able to comply with the requirements of this section.
As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.182-2021, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7.5. Transport Operators › 9-32-7.5-3. Application by Transport Operator for License Plates; Fees

Sec. 3. (a) A transport operator may apply for transport operator license plates under section 2 of this chapter.
(b) The fee for the first transport operator license plate is one hundred thirty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents ($139.25). A fee under this subsection shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.
(2) Five dollars ($5) to the crossroads 2000 fund.
(3) Nine dollars ($9) to the dealer compliance account.
(4) Thirty dollars ($30) to the highway, road and street fund.
(5) Ninety-five dollars ($95) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(c) The fee for each additional transport operator license plate is thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($34.25). A fee under this subsection shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.
(2) Nine dollars ($9) to the dealer compliance account.
(3) Ten dollars ($10) to the crossroads 2000 fund.
(4) Fifteen dollars ($15) to the motor vehicle highway account.
(d) The secretary, upon receiving:
(1) a complete application for transport operator license plates; and
(2) the applicable fee;
shall issue to the transport operator certificates of registration and the transport operator license plates with numbers corresponding to the numbers of the certificates of registration for each transport operator license plate.
(e) Transport operator license plates expire according to the schedule in IC 9-32-6-6.5.
As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7.5. Transport Operators › 9-32-7.5-4. Transport Operator License Plates; Display

Sec. 4. (a) Transport operator license plates may only be used for the purpose of transporting:
(1) vehicles in transit; or
(2) sectionalized buildings.
(b) A person may haul:
(1) other vehicles; or
(2) parts of vehicles;
in transit in the same combination.
(c) A transport operator may not operate a vehicle or any combination of vehicles in excess of the size and weight limits specified by law.
(d) A license plate or sign other than those furnished and approved by the secretary may not be used.
As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 32. Dealer Services › Chapter 7.5. Transport Operators › 9-32-7.5-6. License Plate Record Maintenance

Sec. 6. (a) A transport operator shall maintain a record of each transport operator license plate issued to the transport operator. The record shall account for every transport operator license plate issued, including:
(1) the dates the transport operator license plate is used;
(2) a description of the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed, including the:
(A) vehicle make;
(B) vehicle model;
(C) manufacture year; and
(D) vehicle identification number (VIN);
(3) the destinations of the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed; and
(4) the name of the person who operates the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed.
(b) Records under subsection (a) must be maintained for at least one (1) year from the date the transport operator license plate is issued.
As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.15.