32-33-20-2. “End User”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “end user” means a person who uses a special tool as part of the person’s manufacturing process. As added by P.L.73-2009, SEC.4.
32-33-20-3. “Special Tool”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “special tool” means tools, dies, jigs, gauges, gauging fixtures, special machinery, cutting tools, injection molds, or metal castings used in the design, development, manufacture, assembly or fabrication of parts. As added by P.L.73-2009, SEC.4.
32-33-20-4. “Special Tool Builder”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “special tool builder” means a person who designs, develops, manufactures, or assembles special tools for sale. As added by P.L.73-2009, SEC.4.
32-33-20-5. Transfer of Rights, Title, and Interest in a Special Tool to an End User
Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply if an end user retains title to and possession of a special tool. (b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, if a customer does not claim possession of a special tool from an end user within three (3) years after the date the special tool is last used […]
32-33-20-6. End User Lien on a Special Tool
Sec. 6. (a) An end user has a lien, dependent on possession, on any special tool in the end user’s possession belonging to a customer for the amount due the end user from the customer for: (1) metal fabrication work performed with the special tool; or (2) making or improving the special tool. (b) An […]
32-33-16-3. Lien; Right to Possession
Sec. 3. (a) A fabricator has a lien, dependent on possession, on any die, mold, form, jig, or pattern in the fabricator’s possession belonging to the customer for the amount due the fabricator from the customer for fabrication work performed with the die, mold, form, jig, or pattern. (b) A fabricator may retain possession of […]
32-33-16-4. Notice to Enforce Lien
Sec. 4. (a) Before enforcing a lien under this chapter, notice in writing must be given to the customer, whether delivered personally or sent by certified mail to the last known address of the customer. (b) The notice required under subsection (a) must: (1) state that a lien is claimed for the damages set forth […]
32-33-16-5. Sale of Die, Mold, Form, Jig, or Pattern at Auction
Sec. 5. If the lienholder has not been paid the amount due within sixty (60) days after the notice provided for in section 4 of this chapter, the lienholder may sell the die, mold, form, jig, or pattern at auction if: (1) the die, mold, form, jig, or pattern is still in the lienholder’s possession; […]
32-33-16-6. Notice to Customer and Persons Having Perfected Security Interests
Sec. 6. (a) Before a lienholder may sell the die, mold, form, jig, or pattern, the lienholder must, in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the customer and any person whose security interest is perfected by filing of the following: (1) The lienholder’s intention to sell the die, mold, form, jig, or pattern […]
32-33-16-7. Disbursement of Excess
Sec. 7. If the sale is for a sum greater than the amount of the lien plus all reasonable expenses of the sale, any excess shall be paid to the customer and any prior lienholder. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-8-37-6.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.18.