Indiana Code
Chapter 5. Pawnbrokers
28-7-5-10. Closing, Opening, or Relocating a Branch; Changes and Events Concerning Licensees or Applicants; Notice to Department Required

Sec. 10. (a) Whenever a licensee:
(1) closes an existing branch; or
(2) intends to open a new branch or relocate an existing branch;
the licensee shall give written notice to the department. A licensee shall give written notice to the department of the closing of an existing branch under subdivision (1) not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the closing of the branch. Not later than thirty (30) days before the intended relocation or addition of one (1) or more branches under subdivision (2), the licensee shall provide to the department the written notice of its intention required by this section and shall request approval in a form prescribed by the director to add or relocate one (1) or more branches.
(b) A person that is licensed under this chapter, or a person that seeks a license or a renewal of a license under this chapter, in accordance with sections 4, 5, and 8 of this chapter, shall notify the department not later than thirty (30) days after any of the following occurs:
(1) The person has a change in name, address, or principals.
(2) The person files for bankruptcy or reorganization.
(3) The person is notified by a state or governmental authority that the person is subject to revocation or suspension proceedings with respect to the person's activities related to the business of pawnbroking or the provision of other similar services.
(4) An individual described in section 8(a)(2) or 8(a)(3) of this chapter has been convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation under the laws of Indiana or any other jurisdiction.
Formerly: Acts 1935, c.195, s.10. As amended by P.L.14-1992, SEC.138; P.L.45-1995, SEC.26; P.L.10-2006, SEC.42 and P.L.57-2006, SEC.42; P.L.129-2020, SEC.17; P.L.32-2021, SEC.85.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 28. Financial Institutions

Article 7. Specialized Financial Institutions

Chapter 5. Pawnbrokers

28-7-5-1. Citation

28-7-5-2. Definitions

28-7-5-3. Necessity of License; Misleading Representations; Territorial Application

28-7-5-4. Application for License; Business Locations; Criminal History; Evidence of Compliance; Criminal Background Checks and Credit Histories

28-7-5-5. Initial and Renewal Applications; Fees; Financial Statement; Proof of Bond and Insurance; Standards; Tax Warrant List

28-7-5-5.5. Surety Bond; Requirements; Amount; Termination; Liability; Notices

28-7-5-6. Repealed

28-7-5-7. Repealed

28-7-5-8. Issuance and Duration of License; Evidence of Compliance; Denial of Application; Person Not Qualifying for License; Replacement of Manager

28-7-5-9. License Not Transferrable or Assignable; Branch Locations

28-7-5-9.1. Change in Control of Licensee; Application to Department; Time Frame for Department's Decision; Conditions for Approval; Duty of Licensee to Report Transfer of Securities; Director's Discretion to Require New License

28-7-5-10. Closing, Opening, or Relocating a Branch; Changes and Events Concerning Licensees or Applicants; Notice to Department Required

28-7-5-10.1. Ceasing Business as a Pawnbroker; Requirements; Appointment of Liquidating Agent; Two Month Redemption Period; Partial Payments by Pledgers

28-7-5-10.4. Carrying on Other Business

28-7-5-10.5. Repealed

28-7-5-10.6. Felony Convictions or Pleas; Notice to Department

28-7-5-11. License Renewal; Application; Fees

28-7-5-12. Repealed

28-7-5-13. Suspension or Revocation of License; Order to Show Cause; Order of Suspension or Revocation; Surrender of License; Existing Obligations; Emergency Order for Revocation

28-7-5-13.1. Failure to File Renewal Form or Pay Renewal Fee; Revocation or Suspension of License

28-7-5-14. Repealed

28-7-5-15. Investigatory and Enforcement Authority; Costs of Investigation; Voided Loans

28-7-5-15.1. Applicability of Law Governing Administrative Orders and Procedures; Venue

28-7-5-16. Books, Accounts, and Records; Examination and Costs; Bills of Sale; Purchase of Precious Metal; Record of Control; Examination of Vendors

28-7-5-17. Report; Late Fee

28-7-5-18. Repealed

28-7-5-19. Loan Record Requisites; Data Recording Methods

28-7-5-20. Signature and Thumbprint of Pledger; Electronic Record

28-7-5-21. Pawn Ticket; Duty of Reasonable Care in Safekeeping of Articles

28-7-5-21.5. Required Disclosure of Information

28-7-5-22. Presumptive Right of Ticket Holder to Redeem; Compliance With Local Ordinance or Law Concerning Pledge Retention

28-7-5-23. Redemption by Mail; Compliance With Local Ordinance or Law Concerning Pledge Retention

28-7-5-24. Partial Payment Before Maturity

28-7-5-25. Loss, Destruction, or Theft of Pawn Ticket

28-7-5-26. Alteration of Pawn Ticket; Effect

28-7-5-27. Repealed

28-7-5-28. Rate of Interest; Calculation for Partial Month; Minimum Term; Reduction in Advance; Penalty for Excessive or Unauthorized Interest or Charges

28-7-5-28.5. Additional Charge; Servicing Fee

28-7-5-29. Liability for Loss to Pledger; Due Care

28-7-5-29.5. Waiver of Rights Not Permitted

28-7-5-30. Two Month Redemption Period; Public Access Prohibited; Unredeemed Property Subject to Sale

28-7-5-31. Repealed

28-7-5-32. Repealed

28-7-5-33. Lien

28-7-5-34. Delivery of Pledge; Necessity of Surrender of Pawn Ticket

28-7-5-35. Conflicting Claims; Sale of Pledge Subject to Adjudication

28-7-5-36. Unlawful Transactions

28-7-5-37. Violations

28-7-5-37.5. Compliance With Money Laundering Laws; Investigation and Enforcement by the Department

28-7-5-38. Violations; Civil Action; Injunctive Relief; Civil Penalties

28-7-5-38.1. Violations; Civil Penalty

28-7-5-39. Confidentiality of Records; Exceptions; Safeguarding of Personal Records; Release of Information to Supervisory Agencies