# Ind. Code § 35-43-4-3.3: Concealing a valuable metal purchase

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A43_C4_S35-43-4-3.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-43-4-3.3
- **Heading:** Concealing a valuable metal purchase
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-43-4-3.3

## Text

Sec. 3.3. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Purchase" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-1.

(2) "Valuable metal" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-1.

(3) "Valuable metal dealer" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-1.

(b) A valuable metal dealer who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with IC 25-37.5-1; and

(2) purchases stolen valuable metal;

commits concealing a valuable metal purchase, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.142-2026, SEC.9.

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