24-1-5-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: “Person” includes one (1) or more individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, societies, trusts, organizations, or corporations. “Theater” means an establishment in which motion pictures are exhibited to the public regularly for a charge. “Distributor” means a person engaged in the business of distributing or supplying motion pictures […]
24-1-5-2. Blind Selling Prohibited
Sec. 2. Blind selling is unlawful in this state and an agreement which attempts to waive this prohibition is void. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
24-1-5-3. Notice of Trade Screening to Exhibitors
Sec. 3. A distributor must provide reasonable and uniform notice of a trade screening of a motion picture to those exhibitors within the state from whom he intends to invite bids or with whom he intends to negotiate for the right to exhibit that motion picture. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
24-1-5-4. Invitation to Bids; Requisites
Sec. 4. If bids are invited from exhibitors for the licensing of a motion picture, the invitation to bid shall specify: (1) whether the run for which the bid is invited is a first, second, or subsequent run; (2) whether the run is an exclusive or nonexclusive run; (3) the geographic area for the run; […]
24-1-5-5. Submitting and Opening Bids
Sec. 5. All bids must be submitted in writing and shall be opened at the designated time in the presence of those exhibitors, or their agents, who are present for the bid opening. The opened bids are subject to examination by the exhibitors or their agents. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
24-1-5-6. Notice to Bidders
Sec. 6. Within ten (10) business days of the bid opening, the distributor shall give notice of the name of the winning bidder or the fact that none of the bids were accepted to each exhibitor submitting a bid. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
24-1-4-3. Offense
Sec. 3. A person who knowingly violates this chapter commits a Level 5 felony. Formerly: Acts 1901, c.107, s.3. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2406; P.L.158-2013, SEC.270.
24-1-5-7. Violations; Civil Remedies; Attorney’s Fees
Sec. 7. In a successful civil action against a person for violating this chapter, the court shall award the plaintiff damages and reasonable attorney fees. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by injunction or other equitable remedy. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
24-1-4-4. Violation of Chapter; Civil Action for Damages; Attorney General
Sec. 4. (a) Any person who has suffered injuries or damages as a result of an arrangement, contract, agreement, trust, or combination described in section 1 of this chapter may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state to recover the full consideration or sum paid by the person for any […]
24-1-4-5. Attorney General’s Representation of the State or a Political Subdivision
Sec. 5. The attorney general may bring an action on behalf of the state or any political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2-110) that has been directly or indirectly injured or damaged by: (1) an arrangement, agreement, trust, or combination described in section 1 of this chapter; or (2) any other violation of this chapter. […]