30-2-13-8. “Prepaid Services or Merchandise” or “Services or Merchandise”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “prepaid services or merchandise” or “services or merchandise” includes personal property or services: (1) typically sold or provided in connection with the final disposition or memorialization of human remains, including: (A) caskets or other primary containers, including rental, temporary, or disposable caskets or containers; (B) outer burial containers; […]
30-2-13-9. “Purchaser”
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “purchaser” means a person or firm contracting with a seller for services or merchandise to be provided or delivered for a named individual. As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.28; P.L.114-1999, SEC.4; P.L.143-2009, SEC.17; P.L.101-2010, SEC.5; P.L.34-2011, SEC.8.
30-2-13-10. “Seller”
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “seller” means a person doing business as a sole proprietor, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, or a partnership contracting to provide services or merchandise, or both, to a named individual. As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.468; P.L.114-1999, SEC.5.
30-2-13-11. “Trustee” or “Escrow Agent, Acting as a Fiduciary”
Sec. 11. (a) As used in this chapter, “trustee” or “escrow agent, acting as a fiduciary”, means a: (1) bank; (2) trust company; (3) savings association; or (4) credit union; that maintains an office in Indiana and is qualified under state or federal law to serve as a trustee or escrow agent, acting as a […]
30-2-13-11.5. “Cash Advance Item”
Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this chapter, “cash advance item” means an item of property, or services, or merchandise that is not sold directly by a seller and is described to a purchaser as one (1) of the following: (1) A cash advance. (2) An accommodation. (3) A cash disbursement. (4) An estimated future […]
30-2-13-12. Contracts
Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to contracts for prepaid services or merchandise, or both, entered into under this chapter before January 1, 1996. (b) A purchaser may enter into more than one (1) contract under this chapter for prepaid services or merchandise, or both. Each contract may be funded with cash, either in a […]
30-2-13-0.1. Repealed
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.485. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.33.
30-2-13-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to any written agreement between a purchaser and a seller that obligates the seller to provide prepaid services or merchandise, or both, for a named individual in conjunction with the death, funeral, burial, or final disposition of the individual. (b) Except as provided […]
30-2-13-2. “Agent”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “agent” means a person authorized by a seller to offer, sell, or solicit the sale of a contract on behalf of the seller and includes an employee or independent contractor of the seller. As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1.
30-2-13-2.5. “At-Need Services and Merchandise”
Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, “at-need services and merchandise” includes personal property or services: (1) listed in section 8(1) of this chapter; and (2) purchased after the time of death. (b) The term does not include burial rights. As added by P.L.207-1993, SEC.26.