Indiana § 9-32-9-16 - Retention of records; violation
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§ 9-32-9-16. Retention of records; violation
Sec. 16. (a) Unless otherwise specified or required, the records required under section 15 of this chapter shall be retained for five (5) years after the date the vehicle or major component part was acquired or sold, in the form prescribed by the secretary. The records must be maintained at the established place of business for two (2) years. Following the two (2) year period, records may be moved offsite, but must be maintained for five (5) years.
(b) An automotive salvage recycler that knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with subsection (a) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.284-2019, SEC.22.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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