# Ind. Code § 24-4-19-20: Confidentiality of records and information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-20

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 24-4-19-20
- **Heading:** Confidentiality of records and information
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 24-4-19-20

## Text

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.

(c) Law enforcement officials may disclose the name and address of the precious metal dealer to an adverse claimant in the case of a dispute over ownership of property in possession of the precious metal dealer.

As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-1 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-2 "Jewelry"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-3 "Mint issued coin"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-4 "Permanent place of business"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-5 "Person"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-6 "Precious metal"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-7 "Precious metal dealer"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-8 "Purchase"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-9 "Seller"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-10 "Used jewelry"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-11 Purchase or resale of precious metal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-12 Permanent place of business requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-12.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-13 Registration requirement; secretary of state; local law enforcement agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-13.md)
- [Ind. Code § 24-4-19-14 Seller identification; photograph of precious metal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T24_A4_C19_S24-4-19-14.md)

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