Sec. 13. (a) A dealer licensed under this article shall secure an affidavit from the person that holds the certificate of title on the date of receiving a title by sale or transfer. The affidavit must state whether the vehicle is a flood damaged vehicle.
(b) The dealer shall file the affidavit secured under subsection (a) with the records of the dealer.
(c) Submission of a fraudulent affidavit under subsection (a) subjects the affiant to civil liability for all damages incurred by a dealer, subsequent purchaser, or transferee of the title, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs (including fees).
(d) A dealer that knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(e) A person that knowingly or intentionally submits a fraudulent affidavit under subsection (a) commits a Class A infraction.
As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.147-2018, SEC.23.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 9. Licensing of Vehicle Salvaging
9-32-9-1. Automotive Salvage Recycler; License; Violation
9-32-9-2. Established Place of Business
9-32-9-3. License Application; Replacement License; Fee
9-32-9-3.5. Automotive Salvage Recycler; Required Actions
9-32-9-10. Posting of Licenses
9-32-9-11. Delay of Issuance or Renewal of License Until Local Zoning Complaints Satisfied
9-32-9-12. Reassignment of Certificate of Salvage Title; Violation
9-32-9-13. Affidavit Regarding Flood Damage to Vehicle; Violation
9-32-9-14. Demolished or Destroyed Vehicles
9-32-9-15. Record Keeping Forms; Violation
9-32-9-16. Retention of Records; Violation
9-32-9-17. Availability and Production of Records; Violation
9-32-9-19. Inspection of Records by Police Officers; Examination of Business Premises; Violation
9-32-9-22. Issuance of Search Warrant
9-32-9-23. Search Warrant; Service and Return
9-32-9-24. Search Warrant; Articles to Be Seized; Disposition Ordered by the Court
9-32-9-25. Articles Seized Under Warrant; Replevin or Other Process
9-32-9-26. Commencement of Prosecution; Information or Indictment
9-32-9-27. Civil Remedies; Actual Damages; Treble Damages; Costs and Attorney's Fees
9-32-9-28. Violations as Deceptive Acts; Action by Attorney General
9-32-9-29. Purchase of Vehicle for Scrap Metal or Parts; Records of Purchase; Penalty