Ind. Code ch. 9-32-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-1 Repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Repealed by P.L.62-2014, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-2 Watercraft and trailer sales; license

Sec. 2. A person that sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale at least six (6): (1) watercraft; (2) trailers that are: (A) designed and used exclusively for the transportation of watercraft; and (B) sold in general association with the sale of watercraft; or (3) items set forth in both subdivisions (1) and (2); within a twelve (12) month period must be licensed under this article. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.50; P.L.174-2016, SEC.70; P.L.284-2019, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-3 Application for watercraft dealer license; conditions

Sec. 3. (a) An application for a watercraft dealer license must: (1) be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of thirty dollars ($30); and (2) meet the requirements under IC 9-32-11-2. (b) An application for a license as a watercraft dealer must show whether the applicant proposes to sell new or used watercraft or both new and used watercraft. (c) The secretary shall retain the fee collected under this section. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.71; P.L.179-2017, SEC.57; P.L.284-2019, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-4 Repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.51; P.L.174-2016, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.179-2017, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-5 Term of license; fees; replacement license

Sec. 5. (a) A watercraft dealer license issued under this chapter shall be issued and expires based on the business name of the watercraft dealer as set forth in IC 9-32-11-12.5. (b) If a watercraft dealer license is lost or destroyed, the watercraft dealer must apply for a replacement watercraft dealer license in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.23; P.L.174-2016, SEC.73; P.L.179-2017, SEC.59.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-6 Repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.74. Repealed by P.L.120-2020, SEC.56.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-7 Temporary license plates

Sec. 7. (a) The secretary shall issue temporary license plates to a licensed watercraft dealer upon request. (b) A temporary license plate described in subsection (a) must display the following information: (1) The dealer's license number. (2) The date of expiration, plainly stamped or stenciled on the temporary license plate. (c) A temporary license plate may not be used or displayed unless the plate is furnished by the secretary. (d) A watercraft dealer that authorizes the use of a temporary license plate under this section does not assume responsibility or incur liability for injury to a person or property during the period the temporary license plate is in effect. (e) The fee for a temporary license plate is two dollars ($2). The secretary shall retain the fee. As added by P.L.284-2019, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-8 Dealer plates and registration cards for demonstration or test of watercrafts

Sec. 8. (a) A watercraft dealer licensed by the secretary under this article may, upon successful application to the secretary, obtain dealer license plates and registration cards for use in the testing or demonstrating of watercraft. (b) Two (2) dealer license plates must be displayed within a watercraft that is being tested or demonstrated while the watercraft is being tested or demonstrated. (c) A transfer dealer or automobile auction company licensed by the secretary under this article may request dealer license plates under subsection (a). (d) The fee to obtain a dealer license plate and registration card under subsection (a) is ten dollars ($10). (e) The secretary shall retain the fee collected under this section. As added by P.L.284-2019, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.211-2019, SEC.10; P.L.120-2020, SEC.57; P.L.164-2020, SEC.42.

Ind. Code § 9-32-8-9 Operation of watercraft; display of temporary plates; false or fictitious information; alteration

Sec. 9. (a) A person that knowingly or intentionally operates a watercraft displaying: (1) a temporary license plate issued under section 7 of this chapter that is altered or reproduced; or (2) a license plate that purports to be a temporary license plate issued under section 7 of this chapter; commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) A person that, with the intent to defraud, obtains an altered temporary license plate described in subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.284-2019, SEC.15.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/9Fetched: 10/17/2026