Indiana § 9-32-9-1 - Automotive salvage recycler; license; violation
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 9-32-9-1 — Automotive salvage recycler; license; violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-32-9-1. Automotive salvage recycler; license; violation
Sec. 1. (a) An automotive salvage recycler must be licensed by the secretary under this article before the automotive salvage recycler may do any of the following:
(1) Acquire, sell, or advertise for sale a used major component part of a motor vehicle.
(2) Wreck, dismantle, shred, compact, crush, or otherwise destroy a motor vehicle for resale of the major component parts of the motor vehicle or scrap material.
(3) Rebuild a salvage motor vehicle for resale.
(4) Engage in the business of storing, disposing, salvaging, or recycling of operable or inoperable motor vehicles, vehicle hulks, or parts of motor vehicles.
(b) An automotive salvage recycler who violates this section commits a Class A infraction.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.169; P.L.151-2015, SEC.52; P.L.174-2016, SEC.75; P.L.198-2016, SEC.629; P.L.284-2019, SEC.16.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 9-32-9-1
What does Indiana Code § 9-32-9-1 cover?
Section 9-32-9-1 ("Automotive salvage recycler; license; violation") 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.
How do I cite Indiana § 9-32-9-1?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 9-32-9-1" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 9-32-9-1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.