2023 Indiana Code
Title 6. Taxation
Article 1.1. Property Taxes
Chapter 24. Sale of Real Property When Taxes or Special Assessments Become Delinquent
6-1.1-24-5.1. Ineligible Purchasers; Registration to Bid
Sec. 5.1. (a) This section applies to the following:
(1) A business association that:
(A) has not obtained a certificate of authority from, or registered with, the secretary of state in accordance with the procedures described in IC 23, as applicable; or
(B) has obtained a certificate of authority from, or registered with, the secretary of state in accordance with the procedures described in IC 23, as applicable, but is not in good standing in Indiana as determined by the secretary of state.
(2) A person who is an agent of a person described in this subsection.
(b) A person subject to this section may not purchase a tract offered for sale under section 5 or 6.1 of this chapter. However, this section does not prohibit a person from bidding on a tract that is owned by the person and offered for sale under section 5 of this chapter.
(c) A business entity that seeks to register to bid at a tax sale must provide a certificate of good standing or proof of registration in accordance with IC 5-23 from the secretary of state to the county treasurer.
As added by P.L.66-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.247-2015, SEC.17; P.L.66-2021, SEC.1.
