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24-5-16-10. “Seller” Defined

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “seller” has the meaning set forth in IC 26-1-2-103(1)(d). The term includes the present holder of an installment sales agreement. As added by P.L.80-1990, SEC.16.

24-5-16-12. Unlawful Subleasing; Conditions

Sec. 12. (a) A person engages in an act of unlawful subleasing of a vehicle if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The vehicle is subject to a lease contract, an installment sales agreement, or a security agreement, the terms of which prohibit the transfer or assignment of any right or interest in […]

24-5-15.5-6. Failure to Comply; Deceptive Act

Sec. 6. Failure of a plaintiff debt buyer described in section 5 of this chapter to comply with section 5(a) of this chapter is a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5 and is subject to the penalties listed in IC 24-5-0.5. As added by P.L.280-2019, SEC.6.

24-5-16-14. Civil Action

Sec. 14. Any one (1) or more of the following who suffer any damage proximately resulting from one (1) or more acts of unlawful vehicle subleasing described in section 12 of this chapter may bring an action against the person who has engaged in those acts: (1) A seller or other secured party under an […]

24-5-16-15. Remedies

Sec. 15. The court in an action under section 14 of this chapter may award the following: (1) Actual damages. (2) Equitable relief, including an injunction and restitution of money and property. (3) Punitive damages. (4) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. (5) Any other relief the court considers proper. As added by P.L.80-1990, SEC.16.

24-5-16-16. Class a Misdemeanor

Sec. 16. A person who knowingly or intentionally engages in an act of unlawful subleasing of a vehicle as described in section 12 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.80-1990, SEC.16.

24-5-16-1. “Buyer” Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “buyer” means a person who buys goods from a seller. As added by P.L.80-1990, SEC.16.

24-5-16-17. Additional Remedies or Penalties

Sec. 17. The remedies and penalties under this chapter are in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law for the conduct proscribed by this chapter. As added by P.L.80-1990, SEC.16.