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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. […]

24-4-19-21. Penalty

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-8. “Purchase”

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “purchase” means to acquire property in exchange for cash, credit, or other valuable consideration. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-9. “Seller”

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “seller” means a consumer or other person who sells precious metal to a precious metal dealer. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-10. “Used Jewelry”

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “used jewelry” means jewelry previously purchased at retail, acquired by gift, or obtained in some other fashion by a consumer. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A jeweler regulated under IC 24-4-13 concerning used jewelry sales. (2) A valuable metal dealer (as defined in IC 25-37.5-1-1(b)). (3) A pawnbroker licensed under IC 28-7-5. (4) The purchase or resale of a mint issued coin by a person whose primary business is […]

24-4-19-2. “Jewelry”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “jewelry” means personal ornaments made of gold, silver, or platinum that may or may not contain precious, semiprecious, or imitation stones. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-3. “Mint Issued Coin”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “mint issued coin” means a coin that: (1) is bought or sold as an investment in a rare or precious metal; (2) has a collectable value greater than the face value of the coin; or (3) is collectable or desirable due to the age, rarity, or condition of […]

24-4-19-4. “Permanent Place of Business”

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “permanent place of business” means a fixed premises: (1) owned by a precious metal dealer; or (2) leased by a precious metal dealer for a term of at least twelve (12) months; at which the precious metal dealer purchases or resells precious metal. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

24-4-19-5. “Person”

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “person” means an individual, a firm, an association, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint stock association, a trust, or a corporation. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.