Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a franchise if: (1) the franchise is granted to a dealer other than a new motor vehicle dealer; and (2) the franchise or other written document filed with the franchisor includes the franchisee’s designation of a successor to the franchise who is not the: (A) spouse of […]
Sec. 2. A designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated franchisee may succeed the franchisee under the existing franchise if: (1) the manufacturer or distributor determines, subject to section 3 of this chapter, that the existing franchise should be honored; and (2) the designated family member complies with section 4 of this chapter. As […]
Sec. 3. A manufacturer or distributor may refuse to honor the succession of an existing franchise under section 2 of this chapter only for good cause. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Sec. 4. To qualify under section 2 of this chapter to succeed a franchisee under the existing franchise, a designated family member must do all the following: (1) Not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the franchisee’s death or disability, give the manufacturer or distributor written notice of the designated family member’s intention […]
Sec. 5. (a) Not later than sixty (60) days after receipt of: (1) notice from a designated family member under section 4(1) of this chapter; or (2) requested personal or financial data under section 4(4) of this chapter; a manufacturer or distributor that determines that good cause exists for refusing to honor an existing franchise […]
