Sec. 995-203. - License application.
(a) In general. Upon application for a tow business license, a tow business shall provide the following information to the division, in addition to the information required under section 801-203 of the Code:
(1) The tow business's taxpayer identification number;
(2) The telephone number and e-mail address of the primary place of business;
(3) The address, telephone number, and hours of operation of any vehicle storage facility where towed vehicles will be towed and stored;
(4) A telephone number where the principal owner(s) of the tow business can be reached in the event of an emergency;
(5) A copy of the vehicle registration for all tow vehicles owned, operated or otherwise controlled by the tow business; and
(6) The name of each person employed or contracted by the tow business as a tow truck operator.
(b) Insurance. Upon application for the tow business license, a tow business shall provide proof of insurance, in an amount approved by the license administrator, as evidenced by a certificate of insurance that shows the following insurance coverage:
(1) General liability insurance ("occurrence" based policy);
(2) Automotive liability;
(3) Garage keeper's insurance; and
(4) Workers' compensation insurance that meets Indiana statutory requirements.
The division must be provided notice in the event of cancellation or non-renewal of any of the above policies of insurance. The division must also be provided notice regarding any changes, amendments or endorsements in the above policies. A copy of all new or amended policies must be provided to the division within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of any new policies or amendments to any existing policies.
(c) Tow truck operators. Upon application for the tow business license, a tow business shall provide a copy of the state-issued valid driver's license of each person employed or contracted by the tow business to work as a tow truck operator.
(d) Vehicle storage facilities. The issuance of a tow business license is contingent upon the license administrator's approval of any proof submitted by the tow business that its vehicle storage facilities are secure.
(e) Amendment. In the event that information provided to the division under this article changes during the term of the license, the tow business shall give written notice of such changes to the division within fifteen (15) days of the occurrence of the change.
(G.O. 26, 2011, § 1; G.O. 41, 2016, § 2)
