2014 Indiana Code TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE 32. DEALER SERVICES CHAPTER 17. PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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IC 9-32-17
Chapter 17. Penalties and Disciplinary Action
IC 9-32-17-1
Civil penalties
Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a person
who violates this article, a rule established under this article, or an
order issued by the secretary under this article is subject to a civil
penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each act of
violation. Civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid to
the state and deposited into the dealer enforcement account
established by IC 9-32-7-2.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-17-2 Version a
Penalties concerning certificates of title
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2015. See also
following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2015.
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who
violates IC 9-32-4 commits a Class C infraction.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates
IC 9-32-4-1(a)(1), IC 9-32-4-1(a)(2), or IC 9-32-4-1(d) commits a
Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.168-2014,
SEC.19.
IC 9-32-17-2 Version b
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.175.)
Note: This repeal of section effective 1-1-2015. See also preceding
version of this section, effective until 1-1-2015.
IC 9-32-17-3 Version a
Penalties concerning dealer license plates
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2015. See also
following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2015.
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who
knowingly or intentionally violates any of the following commits a
Class A misdemeanor:
(1) IC 9-32-6-7.
(2) IC 9-32-6-10.
(3) IC 9-32-6-11(d).
(4) IC 9-32-6-12.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates
IC 9-32-6-13 commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-17-3 Version b
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.176.)
Note: This repeal of section effective 1-1-2015. See also preceding
version of this section, effective until 1-1-2015.
IC 9-32-17-4 Version a
Penalties concerning licensing of vehicle salvaging
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2015. See also
following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2015.
Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates any of
the following commits a Class A misdemeanor:
(1) IC 9-32-9-1.
(2) IC 9-32-9-2.
(3) IC 9-32-9-10.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-17-4 Version b
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.177.)
Note: This repeal of section effective 1-1-2015. See also preceding
version of this section, effective until 1-1-2015.
IC 9-32-17-5 Version a
Penalties concerning regulation of vehicle merchandising
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2015. See also
following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2015.
Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates:
(1) IC 9-32-11-1;
(2) IC 9-32-11-12 by operating on an expired license issued
under IC 9-32-11; or
(3) IC 9-32-11-12.5 by operating on an expired license issued
under IC 9-32-11;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014,
SEC.43.
IC 9-32-17-5 Version b
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.178.)
Note: This repeal of section effective 1-1-2015. See also preceding
version of this section, effective until 1-1-2015.
IC 9-32-17-6 Version a
Penalties concerning unfair practices
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2015. See also
following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2015.
Sec. 6. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates
IC 9-32-13 commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-17-6 Version b
(Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.179.)
Note: This repeal of section effective 1-1-2015. See also preceding
version of this section, effective until 1-1-2015.
IC 9-32-17-7
Civil penalties for failure to deliver certificate of origin or title
Sec. 7. A person who fails to deliver a certificate of origin or title
under IC 9-32-5-2 or IC 9-32-5-8 or fails to deliver timely a
certificate of title under IC 9-32-4-1(c) is subject to the following
civil penalties:
(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation in a
calendar year.
(2) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second violation in
a calendar year.
(3) Five hundred dollars ($500) for all subsequent violations in
a calendar year.
Payment shall be made to the secretary and deposited in the dealer
enforcement account established under IC 9-32-7-2.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.262-2013,
SEC.142.
IC 9-32-17-8
Penalty for failure of retail lessor to comply with disclosures
required in motor vehicle leases
Sec. 8. A retail lessor who fails to comply with IC 9-32-12, as set
forth in IC 9-32-12-4, is liable to the retail lessee for:
(1) actual damages sustained;
(2) a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) per lease transaction; and
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-17-9
Remedies for violation of, attempting to violate, or assisting in a
violation relating to administration of dealer services
Sec. 9. In addition to all other remedies, the secretary may seek the
following remedies against a person that violates, attempts to violate,
or assists in a violation of or an attempt to violate IC 9-32-16:
(1) An injunction.
(2) Appointment of a receiver or conservator.
(3) A civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation.
(4) An action to enforce a civil penalty assessed under
subdivision (3).
Civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid to the state
and deposited into the dealer enforcement account established by
IC 9-32-7-2.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
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