Indiana § 24-4-19-20 - Confidentiality of records and information
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 24-4-19-20 — Confidentiality of records and information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-4-19-20. Confidentiality of records and information
Sec. 20. (a) Records and information generated by a precious metal dealer in the course of business are confidential under IC 5-14-3-4.
(b) A law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 3-6-6-36(a)) may obtain or receive records and information described in subsection (a) relating to the purchase of precious metal for use in investigating crime.
(c) Law enforcement officials may disclose the name and address of the precious metal dealer to an adverse claimant in the case of a dispute over ownership of property in possession of the precious metal dealer.
As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 24-4-19-20
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Section 24-4-19-20 ("Confidentiality of records and information") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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