Indiana Code
Chapter 16. Administration and Legal Proceedings
9-32-16-8. Person Required to Cooperate With Division; Failure to Cooperate

Sec. 8. (a) A person shall cooperate in an inquiry, investigation, or inspection conducted by, or on behalf of, the division for purposes of determining whether or not a person has violated or is about to violate any provision under this article. The willful failure of a person to cooperate, absent a bona fide claim of privilege, may:
(1) be considered by the division a violation of statute; and
(2) thus subject the person to denial, suspension, or revocation of licensing or a bar from licensing.
(b) The following are examples of, but are not the only, conduct by a person that may be considered a failure to cooperate:
(1) The failure to timely respond by way of appearance or production of documents to a subpoena or order issued by the division.
(2) The failure to answer any question pertinent to inquiry unless the response to the question is subject to a bona fide claim of privilege.
(3) The failure to grant division personnel access to:
(A) the business premises of a dealer or a person required to be licensed as a dealer; or
(B) the records and documents that the dealer or person required to be licensed as a dealer is required, by statute or rule, to make available for inspection.
(4) The failure to attend a scheduled proceeding at which the appearance of the person is required. If a person elects to retain counsel for the purpose of representation in any such proceeding, it is the responsibility of the person to do so in a timely fashion. The failure of a person to retain counsel, absent a showing of good cause, does not require an adjournment of the proceeding.
(5) The failure to timely respond to or to provide information requested under a demand under this chapter.
(6) Aiding or abetting the failure of another person to cooperate.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.113.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 9. Motor Vehicles

Article 32. Dealer Services

Chapter 16. Administration and Legal Proceedings

9-32-16-1. Administration of Dealer Services by Secretary of State

9-32-16-2. Applications and Licenses or Endorsement; Discipline; Revocation and Suspension of Licenses; Persons Not Issued a License

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

9-32-16-9. Copying of Records

9-32-16-10. Referrals to Local Prosecuting Attorney

9-32-16-11. Filings With Business Services Division; Background Check; Change of Dealer Owner or Dealer Manager; Notification of Certain Convictions

9-32-16-11-b. Filings With Business Services Division; Background Check; Change of Dealer Owner or Dealer Manager; Notification of Certain Convictions

9-32-16-12. False or Misleading Statements or Omitted Facts

9-32-16-13. Secretary of State to Maintain Injunctive Action; Court Remedy and Relief; Director Not Required to Post Bond; Penalties

9-32-16-14. Public or Private Investigations by Secretary; Enforcement of Compliance With Investigation; Witness Fees and Mileage

9-32-16-15. Dealers; Unfair Practices; Declaratory Judgment; Demand for Mediation; Mediation

9-32-16-16. Certain Actions Prohibited