IC 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.

(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.