1. (a) "Used motor vehicle dealer" means any person that within a twelve (12) month period sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale, including directly by the Internet or another computer network, at least:

   1. (1) twelve (12) used motor vehicles (excluding manufactured homes); or
   2. (2) three (3) used manufactured homes.

2. (b) The term does not include the following:

   1. (1) A receiver, trustee, or other person appointed by or acting under the judgment or order of a court.
   2. (2) A public officer while performing official duties.

   3. (3) A person that holds a mechanic's lien on a motor vehicle under IC 9-22-6 , if the person sells the motor vehicle:

      1. (A) in accordance with requirements in IC 9-22-6 ; or
      2. (B) to an automotive salvage recycler licensed under IC 9-32-9 after the motor vehicle fails to sell at public auction conducted in compliance with IC 9-22-6 .
   4. (4) A person that holds a lien for towing services under IC 9-22-1 , if the person complies with all applicable requirements in IC 9-22-1 and IC 9-22-6 .

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.45.