§ 9-32-9-13 — Affidavit regarding flood damage to vehicle; violation

Indiana § 9-32-9-13

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 9: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Art. 32: DEALER SERVICES
• Ch. 9: Licensing of Vehicle Salvaging

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(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.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.147-2018, SEC.23.