Sec. 6. (a) A dealer licensed or required to be licensed under this article shall make and maintain the records, accounts, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books, and other records required under this article.
(b) Dealer records required to be maintained under this article may be maintained in any form of data storage acceptable to the secretary so long as the records are readily accessible and available to copy by an investigating or auditing employee of the secretary upon demand at the place of business of the dealer, electronically, or by mail.
(c) Dealer records required to be maintained under this article must be maintained at the place of business of a dealer for a period of two (2) years. Following the two (2) year period, records may be moved offsite but must be maintained for a period of five (5) years.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.76.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 16. Administration and Legal Proceedings
9-32-16-1. Administration of Dealer Services by Secretary of State
9-32-16-3. Information or Documents Considered Law Enforcement Records
9-32-16-4. Compliance With Request, Order, or Subpoena for Production of Documentary Evidence
9-32-16-5. Dealers to Provide Staff of Division Access to Dealer's Premises and Records
9-32-16-6. Dealer Required to Make and Maintain Records; Data Storage; Retention of Records
9-32-16-7. Secretary of State to Provide Assistance to Other State or Foreign Jurisdiction
9-32-16-8. Person Required to Cooperate With Division; Failure to Cooperate
9-32-16-10. Referrals to Local Prosecuting Attorney
9-32-16-12. False or Misleading Statements or Omitted Facts
9-32-16-15. Dealers; Unfair Practices; Declaratory Judgment; Demand for Mediation; Mediation