Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: “Loan” means any transaction described in section 3 of this chapter, whether or not the transaction is in the form of a loan as defined in IC 24-4.5-3-106, and without regard to whether the person making the loan is regularly engaged in making consumer loans, consumer credit sales, […]
Sec. 2. A person who, in exchange for the loan of any property, knowingly or intentionally receives or contracts to receive from another person any consideration, at a rate greater than two (2) times the rate specified in IC 24-4.5-3-508(2)(a)(i), commits loansharking, a Level 6 felony. However, loansharking is a Level 5 felony if force […]
Sec. 3. (a) This chapter applies only: (1) to consumer loans, consumer related loans, consumer credit sales, consumer related sales, and consumer leases, as those terms are defined in IC 24-4.5, subject to adjustment, where applicable, of the dollar amounts set forth in those definitions under IC 24-4.5-1-106; (2) to any loan primarily secured by […]
Sec. 4. A loan or a contract for a loan which is made through loansharking is void. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.207, SEC.1.
