Ind. Code § 9-22-5-1 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.141.
Ind. Code ch. 9-22-5
Ind. Code ch. 9-22-5
in effectInd. Code § 9-22-5-1.1 Sale, giving away of, or disposing of vehicle for scrap metal with certificate of title; no certificate of authority required
Sec. 1.1. A person that owns and has a certificate of title for a vehicle may sell, give away, or dispose of the vehicle for scrap metal without applying for a certificate of authority under this chapter. The person must sign and surrender the certificate of title to the automotive salvage recycler to dispose of the vehicle.
As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.406.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-2 Application for authority to dispose of vehicle for scrap metal
Sec. 2. (a) A person:
(1) upon whose property or in whose possession is found an abandoned vehicle; or
(2) that owns a vehicle that has a title that is faulty, lost, or destroyed;
may apply in accordance with this chapter for authority to sell, give away, or dispose of the vehicle to an automotive salvage recycler for scrap metal.
(b) An automotive salvage recycler or an agent of an automotive salvage recycler that purchases a motor vehicle under IC 9-32-9-29 may apply on behalf of the seller in accordance with this chapter for authority to sell, give away, or dispose of the vehicle.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.173; P.L.125-2012, SEC.142; P.L.198-2016, SEC.407; P.L.103-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-3 Application filed with bureau; contents; fee; certificate of authority; contents
Sec. 3. (a) The application required under section 2 of this chapter shall be made in a manner prescribed by the bureau and filed with the bureau.
(b) The application required by section 2 of this chapter must include the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle, if ascertainable, together with any other identifying features.
(3) A concise statement of the facts surrounding the abandonment of the vehicle, that the title of the vehicle is faulty, lost, or destroyed, or the reasons for disposal of the vehicle.
(4) An affidavit executed by the applicant stating that the facts alleged in the application are true and that no material fact has been withheld.
(c) The bureau shall issue a certificate of authority if:
(1) the bureau determines that the application satisfies the requirements of this chapter; and
(2) the applicant pays a fee of four dollars ($4) for each certificate of authority.
The fee under subdivision (2) shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.
(d) The bureau shall process an electronic application for a certificate of authority not more than five (5) business days after the submission of the application if the application meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter or under this section.
(e) A certificate of authority issued under this chapter must contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the person that filed the application required under section 2 of this chapter.
(2) The year, make, model, and vehicle identification number, if ascertainable, together with any other identifying features of the vehicle that has been authorized to be sold for scrap metal.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-2(a); Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (b) formerly 9-22-5-4; subsection (d) formerly 9-22-5-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.143; P.L.198-2016, SEC.408; P.L.118-2022, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-4 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-2(b); (c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.144; P.L.262-2013, SEC.114. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.409.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-5 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-6 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-7 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-8 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.148. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.410.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-9 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(c) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.149.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-10 Certificate of title not issued after delivery to bureau of certificate of authority
Sec. 10. After a certificate of authority required under this chapter has been delivered to the bureau by an automotive salvage recycler, a certificate of title may not be issued for the vehicle that is described in the certificate of authority. The vehicle shall be noted in the records of the bureau as "junk".
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.150; P.L.198-2016, SEC.411.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-11 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-12 Sales for scrap metal by owners of vehicles
Sec. 12. The person who:
(1) owns a vehicle described in this chapter; and
(2) sells the vehicle;
may retain the proceeds of the sale for the person's use and benefit.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.152; P.L.262-2013, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-13 Sales by persons other than owners; proceeds; payment to circuit court clerk; claim by vehicle owner; escheat to state general fund
Sec. 13. (a) A person not described in section 12 of this chapter that sells a vehicle under this chapter may retain from the proceeds of sale the cost of publication of notice and the cost of preserving the vehicle during the period of the vehicle's abandonment. The person shall pay the remaining balance of the proceeds of the sale to the circuit court clerk of the county in which the vehicle is located.
(b) At any time within ten (10) years after the money is paid to the clerk, the person that owns the vehicle sold under this chapter may make a claim with the clerk for the sale proceeds deposited with the clerk. If ownership of the proceeds is established to the satisfaction of the clerk, the clerk shall pay the proceeds to the person that owns the vehicle.
(c) If a claim for the proceeds of the sale of a vehicle under subsection (b) is not made within ten (10) years, claims for the proceeds are barred. The clerk shall notify the attorney general and upon demand pay the proceeds to the attorney general. The attorney general shall turn the proceeds over to the treasurer of state. The proceeds vest in and escheat to the state general fund.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.87; P.L.125-2012, SEC.153; P.L.198-2016, SEC.412.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-14 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-5-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.174. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-15 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-5-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.175; P.L.104-2005, SEC.9; P.L.191-2007, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-16 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-15 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.150-2009, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-17 Repealed
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-5-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-18 Sale, giving, or disposing of vehicle to automobile salvage recycler; documents required; penalty
Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle that is acquired according to the requirements set forth in IC 9-32-9-29.
(b) Before a person sells a vehicle to, gives a vehicle to, or disposes of a vehicle with an automotive salvage recycler, the person shall give the automotive salvage recycler:
(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.
(c) A person that knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.70; P.L.198-2016, SEC.413; P.L.103-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-18.2 Repealed
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.71; P.L.151-2015, SEC.25; P.L.197-2015, SEC.3; P.L.174-2016, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.179-2017, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-19 Repealed
As added by P.L.224-2013, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.414.
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