Bill Text: IN HB1441 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Valuable metal and scrap vehicles.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-13 - Public Law 224 [HB1441 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-HB1441-Enrolled.html

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First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

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    HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1441

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     AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 9-22-5-18; (13)HE1441.1.1. -->

    SECTION 1. IC 9-22-5-18 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 18. Before a person sells a vehicle to, gives a vehicle to, or disposes of a vehicle with an automobile scrapyard, the person shall give the automobile scrapyard:
        (1) a certificate of authority for the vehicle that:
            (A) is issued by the bureau under this chapter; and
            (B) authorizes the scrapping or dismantling of the vehicle; or
        (2) a certificate of title for the vehicle issued by the bureau under IC 9-17-3.

SOURCE: IC 9-22-5-19; (13)HE1441.1.2. -->     SECTION 2. IC 9-22-5-19 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 19. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
        (1) violates section 18 of this chapter; or
        (2) purchases or accepts a vehicle with intent to scrap or dismantle the vehicle without obtaining a certificate of authority described in section 18(1) of this chapter or a certificate of title issued by the bureau under IC 9-17-3 from the person who sells, gives away, or disposes of the vehicle;
commits a Class B misdemeanor.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-0.1; (13)HE1441.1.3. -->     SECTION 3. IC 25-37.5-1-0.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA

CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 0.1. As used in this chapter, "automotive salvage rebuilder" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-9.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-0.4; (13)HE1441.1.4. -->     SECTION 4. IC 25-37.5-1-0.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "disposal facility" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-44.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-0.8; (13)HE1441.1.5. -->     SECTION 5. IC 25-37.5-1-0.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 0.8. As used in this chapter, "used parts dealer" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-195.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-2; (13)HE1441.1.6. -->     SECTION 6. IC 25-37.5-1-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.134-2012, SECTION 29, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, every valuable metal dealer in this state shall enter on forms provided under section 6 of this chapter by the state police department for each purchase of valuable metal the following information:
        (1) The name and address of the valuable metal dealer.
        (2) The date and place of each purchase.
        (3) The name, address, age, and driver's license number or Social Security number of the person or persons from whom the valuable metal was purchased.
        (4) The valuable metal dealer shall verify the identity of the person from whom the valuable metal was purchased by use of a government issued photographic identification. The valuable metal dealer shall enter on the form the type of government issued photographic identification used to verify the identity of the person from whom the valuable metal was purchased, together with the:
            (A) name of the government agency that issued the photographic identification; and
            (B) identification number present on the government issued photographic identification.
        (5) The motor vehicle license number of the vehicle or conveyance on which the valuable metal was delivered to the valuable metal dealer.
        (6) The price paid for the metal.
        (7) A description and weight of the valuable metal purchased.
        (8) The source of the valuable metal.
        (9) The photograph described in subsection (b).
After entering the information required in this subsection, the valuable

metal dealer shall require the person or persons from whom the valuable metal is purchased to sign the form and verify its accuracy.
    (b) In addition to collecting the information described in subsection (a), a valuable metal dealer shall take a photograph of:
        (1) the person from whom the valuable metal is being purchased; and
        (2) the valuable metal.
    (c) In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), a valuable metal dealer shall keep a copy of the:
        (1) bill of sale or other written documentation submitted by a person attempting to sell an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser under section 8(c) of this chapter; and
        (2) written documentation produced by a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter required by section 9(b) of this chapter.
    (c) (d) A valuable metal dealer shall make and retain a copy of the government issued photographic identification described under subsection (a)(4) used to verify the identity of the person from whom valuable metal was purchased and the photograph described in subsection (b). However, a valuable metal dealer is not required to make a copy of a government issued photographic identification used under subsection (a)(4) to verify the identity of the person from whom valuable metal is purchased if the valuable metal dealer has retained a copy of a person's government issued photographic identification from a prior purchase from the person by the valuable metal dealer.
    (d) (e) The completed form, the photograph described in subsection (b), the copy of the bill of sale or other written documentation required by subsection (c), and the copy of the government issued photographic identification described in subsection (c) (d) shall be kept in a separate book or register by the valuable metal dealer and shall be retained for a period of two (2) years. This book or register shall be made available for inspection by any law enforcement official at any time.
    (e) (f) A valuable metal dealer may not accept a damaged or an undamaged metal beer keg if either of the following applies:
        (1) The keg is clearly marked as the property of a brewery manufacturer.
        (2) The keg's identification markings have been made illegible.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-4; (13)HE1441.1.7. -->     SECTION 7. IC 25-37.5-1-4 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: 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 his 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.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-5; (13)HE1441.1.8. -->     SECTION 8. IC 25-37.5-1-5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: 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.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-7; (13)HE1441.1.9. -->     SECTION 9. IC 25-37.5-1-7 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 7. (a) A valuable metal dealer who fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
     (b) A person that sells or attempts to sell valuable metal to a valuable metal dealer that fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-8; (13)HE1441.1.10. -->     SECTION 10. IC 25-37.5-1-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: 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.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-9; (13)HE1441.1.11. -->     SECTION 11. IC 25-37.5-1-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: 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:
        (1) a:
            (A) certificate of title;
            (B) certificate of registration;
            (C) certificate of authority under IC 9-22-5; or
            (D) receipt from a transaction of repair;
        for the motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter was taken; or
        (2) 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.

SOURCE: IC 25-37.5-1-10; (13)HE1441.1.12. -->     SECTION 12. IC 25-37.5-1-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: 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 9-22-4 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).

SOURCE: IC 35-51-9-1; (13)HE1441.1.13. -->     SECTION 13. IC 35-51-9-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.125-2012, SECTION 417, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 1. The following statutes define crimes in IC 9:
        IC 9-14-3.5-15 (Concerning bureau of motor vehicles).
        IC 9-14-5-9 (Concerning parking placards for persons with physical disabilities).
        IC 9-17-2-15 (Concerning certificates of title).
        IC 9-17-2-16 (Concerning certificates of title).
        IC 9-17-3-3.2 (Concerning certificates of title).
        IC 9-17-3-7 (Concerning certificates of title).
        IC 9-17-4-6 (Concerning certificates of title).
        IC 9-18-2-42 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-2-44 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-2-45 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-4-8 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-8-11 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-8-12 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-8-13 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-8-14 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license

plates).
        IC 9-18-8-15 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-13-9 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-22-6 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-26-11 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-26-13 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-18-27-9 (Concerning motor vehicle registration and license plates).
        IC 9-19-9-5 (Concerning motor vehicle equipment).
        IC 9-19-10.5-4 (Concerning motor vehicle equipment).
        IC 9-19-10.5-5 (Concerning motor vehicle equipment).
        IC 9-20-18-4 (Concerning motor vehicle size and weight regulation).
        IC 9-21-5-13 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-6-3 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-8-50 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-8-52 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-8-55 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-8-56 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-8-58 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-12-9 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-21-12-11 (Concerning traffic regulation).
        IC 9-22-1-21.5 (Concerning liens for vehicles).
        IC 9-22-3-31 (Concerning abandoned, salvaged, and scrap vehicles).
        IC 9-22-3-32 (Concerning abandoned, salvaged, and scrap vehicles).
        IC 9-22-3-33 (Concerning abandoned, salvaged, and scrap vehicles).
         IC 9-22-5-19 (Concerning scrapping and dismantling vehicles).
        IC 9-22-6-3 (Concerning mechanic's liens for vehicles).
        IC 9-23-6-1 (Concerning vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers).
        IC 9-24-1-8 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-6-16 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-6-17 (Concerning driver's licenses).

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        IC 9-24-11-8 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-15-11 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-16-12 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-16-13 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-18-1 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-18-2 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-18-7 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-19-2 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-19-3 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-24-19-4 (Concerning driver's licenses).
        IC 9-25-6-18 (Concerning financial responsibility).
        IC 9-25-8-2 (Concerning financial responsibility).
        IC 9-26-1-8 (Concerning accidents and accident reports).
        IC 9-26-1-9 (Concerning accidents and accident reports).
        IC 9-26-6-4 (Concerning accidents and accident reports).
        IC 9-30-4-7 (Concerning licenses and registrations).
        IC 9-30-4-8 (Concerning licenses and registrations).
        IC 9-30-4-13 (Concerning licenses and registrations).
        IC 9-30-5-1 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-2 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-3 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-4 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-5 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-7 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-5-8 (Concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated).
        IC 9-30-6-8.7 (Concerning implied consent).
        IC 9-30-9-7.5 (Concerning alcohol abuse deterrent programs).
        IC 9-30-10-16 (Concerning habitual violator of traffic laws).
        IC 9-30-10-17 (Concerning habitual violator of traffic laws).
        IC 9-30-10-17.5 (Concerning habitual violator of traffic laws).
        IC 9-31-2-26 (Concerning watercraft titling and registration).
        IC 9-31-2-27 (Concerning watercraft titling and registration).
        IC 9-31-2-28 (Concerning watercraft titling and registration).

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