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2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 36.5. Timber Buyers › Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources › 25-36.5-1-15. Agents; License; Requirements; Revocation; Termination of Agency Relationship; Misdemeanor

Sec. 15. (a) An individual who acts as the agent of a timber buyer must have an agent's license and carry the agent's card that verifies the license.
(b) An agent's license may be granted only:
(1) to qualified individuals;
(2) at the written application of the timber buyer who the agent is to represent; and
(3) under that timber buyer's registration certificate.
(c) The application for an agent's license must contain the agent's full name, address, and other information as required by the department on forms supplied by the department. Each timber buyer is responsible for all of the agent's activities performed while acting under the timber buyer's registration certificate as they pertain to this chapter.
(d) An application fee of twenty dollars ($20) for each agent shall be charged for the license and agent's card.
(e) An agent's license may be revoked by the department under IC 4-21.5 if the agent does not comply with this section.
(f) An agent may have a license to represent only one (1) timber buyer. However, upon surrendering the agent's card and license under one (1) timber buyer, an individual may be licensed as an agent of another timber buyer.
(g) A timber buyer may not be licensed as an agent except as the principal agent of that timber buyer.
(h) A timber buyer may not effect or attempt to effect a purchase except through an agent.
(i) A timber buyer may terminate an agency relationship by notifying in writing the agent and the department. Termination of an agency relationship revokes the agent's license.
(j) A person who acts as an agent without a license commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.230, SEC.2; P.L.253-1983, SEC.4; P.L.158-1988, SEC.4; P.L.186-2003, SEC.80; P.L.155-2015, SEC.28; P.L.111-2016, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 36.5. Timber Buyers › Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources › 25-36.5-1-16. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Registration; Grounds; Hearing

Sec. 16. (a) The director may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue any license or agent's registration under that license if the applicant or holder of that license has:
(1) been convicted of a felony;
(2) violated any provision of this chapter; or
(3) violated any rule or regulation of the department promulgated under this chapter.
Revocation or suspension of a license or an agent's registration shall be determined by the director after an administrative hearing as provided in subsection (d).
(b) The director may suspend a license for not more than ninety (90) days before a final adjudication if the director finds that the holder of a timber buyer's license poses a clear and immediate danger to public health, safety, or property if allowed to continue to operate.
(c) The director may renew a suspension under subsection (b) for a period of not more than ninety (90) days. There is no limit to the number of times the director may renew a suspension.
(d) A proceeding under this chapter to revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue a license shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 4-21.5-3.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.141-2022, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 36.5. Timber Buyers › Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources › 25-36.5-1-17. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.274, SEC.4. As amended by P.L.188-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.220-1993, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 36.5. Timber Buyers › Chapter 1. Regulation of Timber Buyers by Department of Natural Resources › 25-36.5-1-18. Criminal History of Applicants for Registration Certificate or License

Sec. 18. (a) The definitions set forth in IC 10-13-3 apply throughout this section.
(b) The department shall under IC 10-13-3-27(b) request and obtain the release of a limited criminal history from the state police department on each person who applies to the department under this chapter for the issuance of either of the following:
(1) A timber buyer registration certificate.
(2) A timber buyer agent's license.
As added by P.L.220-1993, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37. Transient Merchants › Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units › 25-37-1-1. Short Title

Sec. 1. This chapter shall be known as the "Transient Merchant Law of Indiana."
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.129.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37. Transient Merchants › Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units › 25-37-1-2. "Transient Merchant" Defined

Sec. 2. "Transient merchant", when used in this chapter, includes all persons, firms, limited liability companies, and corporations, both as principals and agents, who engage in, do, or transact any temporary or transient business in this state, either in one (1) locality or in traveling from place to place in this state, offering for sale or selling goods, wares, or merchandise, and those who, for the purpose of carrying on such business, hire, lease, or occupy any permanent or mobile building, structure, or real estate for the exhibition by means of samples, catalogues, photographs, and price lists or sale of such goods, wares, or merchandise. The term does not include the following:
(1) any person, individual, copartner, limited liability company, or corporation which grows the goods, wares, or merchandise that is sold or offered for sale;
(2) a person who makes crafts or items by hand and sells them or offers them for sale;
(3) an auctioneer who is licensed under IC 25-6.1;
(4) a resident of the county in which the sale takes place who conducts a sale of tangible personal property for no more than four (4) days per calendar year;
(5) an organization that is exempt from the Indiana gross retail tax under IC 6-2.5-5-26;
(6) a person who:
(A) sells merchandise;
(B) offers to sell merchandise; and
(C) provides proof that the sale is being conducted as part of an activity sponsored by an organization described in subdivision (5);
(7) a person who:
(A) organizes;
(B) sells merchandise at;
(C) offers to sell merchandise at; or
(D) exhibits at;
a trade show or convention;
(8) except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, a person who holds a registered retail merchant's certificate under IC 6-2.5-8.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.2. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.130; P.L.158-1986, SEC.1; P.L.11-1987, SEC.28; P.L.48-1991, SEC.72; P.L.8-1993, SEC.400; P.L.19-1994, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37. Transient Merchants › Chapter 1. Regulation of Transient Merchants by Local Governmental Units › 25-37-1-3. Necessity for License

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any transient merchant to transact business in any county in this state unless such transient merchant and the owners of any goods, wares or merchandise to be offered for sale or sold, if such are not owned by the vendor, shall have first secured a license as herein provided and shall have complied with the other requirements of this chapter herein set forth.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.345, s.3. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.131; P.L.48-1991, SEC.73.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 in Certain Counties

Sec. 15. A county having a population of more than sixteen thousand (16,000) and less than sixteen thousand four hundred (16,400) 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; P.L.104-2022, SEC.131.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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. This section does not apply to a used parts dealer.
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; P.L.20-2022, SEC.17.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals › Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police › 25-37.5-1-8. Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils or Condensers; Acquisition and Sale; Documentation Required; Window Air Conditioning Units

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a valuable metal dealer may not purchase an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser, in whole or in part, in the course of the valuable metal dealer's business unless the valuable metal dealer purchases the air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser from a person who:
(1) is an authorized agent, representative, or employee of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning contractor; or
(2) is engaged in the business of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning repair;
and who acquired the air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser in the performance of the business described in subdivision (1) or (2).
(b) A person attempting to sell an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser under subsection (a) to a valuable metal dealer must produce written documentation to the valuable metal dealer that reasonably demonstrates that the person is an authorized agent, representative, or employee of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning contractor or is engaged in the business of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning repair.
(c) A valuable metal dealer may purchase an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser from a person who is not:
(1) an authorized agent, representative, or employee of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning contractor; or
(2) engaged in the business of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning repair;
if the person attempting to sell an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser under this section provides the valuable metal dealer a bill of sale or other written documentation for the unit or a replacement unit that shows that the air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser lawfully came into the possession of the person attempting to sell the air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser to the valuable metal dealer.
(d) A valuable metal dealer may purchase a window air conditioning unit without restriction.
As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals › Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police › 25-37.5-1-9. Catalytic Converters as Valuable Metal; Prohibition of Sale; Exceptions

Sec. 9. (a) A person may not sell or attempt to sell, and a valuable metal dealer may not purchase or attempt to purchase, a catalytic converter, in whole or in part, as valuable metal when the catalytic converter is not attached to a motor vehicle at the time of the sale or attempted sale, unless the seller is a used parts dealer or an automotive repair company.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply when the seller presents the valuable metal dealer with an affidavit executed by a law enforcement officer attesting to the officer's reasonable belief that the catalytic converter lawfully came into the possession of the person attempting to sell the catalytic converter.
As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.20-2022, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 37.5. Dealers in Valuable Metals › Chapter 1. Regulation of Valuable Metal Dealers by State Police › 25-37.5-1-10. Commercial Transactions of Valuable Metal

Sec. 10. Sections 8 and 9 of this chapter do not apply to commercial transactions between two (2) or more of the following:
(1) An entity licensed by the secretary of state under IC 9-32-9 as:
(A) an automotive salvage rebuilder;
(B) a disposal facility; or
(C) a used parts dealer.
(2) A valuable metal dealer.
(3) An automobile scrapyard (as defined by IC 9-13-2-8).
(4) A scrap metal processor (as defined by IC 9-13-2-162).
As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.149-2016, SEC.77.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-1. Preamble

Sec. 1. This article is an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana to safeguard against the incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine. The practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by the general assembly to individuals qualified under this article.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-1.5. Application of Article

Sec. 1.5. This article does not apply to the manufacture, distribution, storage, transportation, sale, or use of a veterinary drug, including antibiotics and immunization products, if federal or state law does not restrict the drug to:
(1) use by; or
(2) use on the order of;
a licensed veterinarian.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-2. Application of Definitions

Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
[2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-3. "Accredited College of Veterinary Medicine"

Sec. 3. "Accredited college of veterinary medicine" means a veterinary college or division of a university or college that:
(1) offers the degree doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent;
(2) conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association; and
(3) is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or an accrediting agency that has been approved by the United States Department of Education or its successor.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-3.5. "Accredited Veterinary Technology Program"

Sec. 3.5. "Accredited veterinary technology program" means a program in veterinary technology that:
(1) conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association; and
(2) is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or an accrediting agency that has been approved by the United States Department of Education or its successor.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-4. Repealed

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.48-2022, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-5. "Animal"

Sec. 5. "Animal" means any animal other than humans. The term includes:
(1) birds;
(2) fish;
(3) mammals; and
(4) reptiles;
wild or domestic.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-6. Repealed

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.58-2008, SEC.51.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-7. "Board"

Sec. 7. "Board" means the Indiana board of veterinary medicine established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-7.3. "Client"

Sec. 7.3. "Client" means the owner, the owner's agent, or other person who is responsible for an animal that is examined or treated by a veterinarian.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-7.5. "Consultation"

Sec. 7.5. "Consultation" means a licensed veterinarian receiving advice by any means from:
(1) a veterinarian licensed in Indiana or another jurisdiction; or
(2) a person whose expertise, in the opinion of the licensed veterinarian, would benefit an animal.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-7.6. "Contract Operator"

Sec. 7.6. "Contract operator" means an individual who contracts with the owner of an animal to provide complete care for the animal twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-7.7. "Direct Supervision"

Sec. 7.7. "Direct supervision" means a supervisor is readily available on the premises where the animal is being treated.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-8. "Ecfvg Certificate"

Sec. 8. "ECFVG certificate" means a certificate issued by the American Veterinary Medical Association Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, indicating that the holder has demonstrated knowledge and skill equivalent to that possessed by a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-9. "Extern"

Sec. 9. "Extern" means a:
(1) senior veterinary student enrolled in an accredited college of veterinary medicine; or
(2) second year student enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program;
employed by or working with a licensed veterinarian and under the licensed veterinarian's direct supervision.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-9.3. "Impaired Veterinary Health Care Provider"

Sec. 9.3. "Impaired veterinary health care provider" means a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who has been affected by the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-9.5. "Indirect Supervision"

Sec. 9.5. "Indirect supervision" means a supervising veterinarian is not on the premises but:
(1) is present within the veterinarian's usual practice area;
(2) has given written protocols or oral instructions for the treatment of an animal for which a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists; and
(3) is readily available by telephone or other means of immediate communication.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-10. "Licensed Veterinarian"

Sec. 10. "Licensed veterinarian" means an individual who is licensed under this article to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-10.7. "Pave Certificate"

Sec. 10.7. "PAVE certificate" means a certificate issued by the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Medical Education Equivalence, indicating that the holder has demonstrated knowledge and skill equivalent to that possessed by a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
As added by P.L.112-2014, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-11. "Person"

Sec. 11. "Person" means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, or a group of persons acting in concert.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-12. "Practice of Veterinary Medicine"

Sec. 12. (a) "Practice of veterinary medicine" means:
(1) representing oneself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry or any of their branches or specialties;
(2) using words, letters, or titles in a connection or under circumstances that may induce another person to believe that the person using them is engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry;
(3) accepting compensation for doing any of the things described in subdivisions (4) through (8);
(4) providing the diagnosis, treatment, correction, or prevention of any disease, defect, injury, deformity, pain, or condition of animals;
(5) prescribing, dispensing, or ordering the administration of a drug, a medicine, a biologic, a medical appliance, an application, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of any disease, ailment, defect, injury, deformity, pain, or other condition of animals;
(6) performing a:
(A) surgical or dental operation; or
(B) complementary or alternative therapy;
upon an animal;
(7) certifying the health, fitness, or soundness of an animal; or
(8) performing any procedure for the diagnosis of pregnancy, sterility, or infertility upon animals.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) administering a drug, medicine, appliance, application, or treatment that is administered at the direction and under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed under this article; or
(2) equine massage therapy.
(c) As used in this section, "equine massage therapy" means a method of treating the body of a horse for remedial or hygienic purposes through techniques that:
(1) include rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body of the horse; and
(2) may be applied with or without the aid of a massage device that mimics the actions possible using human hands.
Equine massage therapy does not include prescribing a drug, performing surgery, chiropractic, or acupuncture, or diagnosing a medical condition.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.12; P.L.211-2015, SEC.1; P.L.85-2017, SEC.100.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-13. "Registered Veterinary Technician"

Sec. 13. "Registered veterinary technician" means a veterinary technician registered under this article to work under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-13.4. "State Board"

Sec. 13.4. "State board" refers to the Indiana state board of animal health established by IC 15-17-3-1.
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-14. "Veterinarian"

Sec. 14. "Veterinarian" means an individual who was a licensed veterinarian on August 31, 1979, or who has received a professional degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-14.5. "Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship"

Sec. 14.5. "Veterinarian-client-patient relationship" means a relationship between a veterinarian and client that meets the following conditions:
(1) The veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making clinical judgments regarding the health of the animal and the need for medical treatment, and the client has agreed to follow the veterinarian's instructions.
(2) The veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate a diagnosis of the medical condition of the animal. The veterinarian has recently seen and is personally acquainted with the keeping and care of the animal by either of the following:
(A) An examination of the animal.
(B) By recently seeing and being personally acquainted with the keeping and care of representative animals and associated husbandry practices by making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept.
(3) The veterinarian is readily available or has arranged for emergency coverage for follow-up evaluation if there is an adverse reaction or failure of the treatment regimen.
(4) When appropriate, the veterinarian has arranged for continuing care with another licensed veterinarian who has access to the animal's medical record.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-14.7. "Veterinary Assistant"

Sec. 14.7. "Veterinary assistant" means an individual who is not a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who performs tasks related to animal health care under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician.
As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 38.1. Veterinarians › Chapter 1. Preamble; Definitions › 25-38.1-1-15. "Veterinary Medicine"

Sec. 15. "Veterinary medicine" includes veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, acupuncture, and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-2 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.