9-32-17-1. Civil Penalties
Sec. 1. A person who violates this article, a rule established under this article, or an order issued by the secretary under this article is subject to a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each act of violation. Civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid to the state and […]
9-32-16-3. Information or Documents Considered Law Enforcement Records
Sec. 3. Information or documents obtained by the division in the course of an investigation, including an audit conducted under section 5 of this chapter, are investigatory records of law enforcement for the purposes of IC 5-14-3-4(b)(1). The secretary may except these records from disclosure under IC 5-14-3-3. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by […]
9-32-17-2. Repealed
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.175.
9-32-13-29. Manufacturer or Distributor Terminates, Cancels, or Fails to Renew a Franchise Between the Manufacturer or Distributor and Dealer; Exceptions
Sec. 29. (a) This section applies when a manufacturer or distributor terminates, cancels, or fails to renew a franchise between the manufacturer or distributor and a dealer, unless the termination, cancellation, or failure to renew is due to any of the following: (1) The dealer files for bankruptcy or enters into receivership. (2) The dealer’s […]
9-32-13-30. Manufacturer or Distributor May Not Require or Coerce Improvements to Dealer’s Facilities or Signs or Franchisor Image Elements; Exceptions
Sec. 30. (a) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or require a dealer to: (1) make an improvement to the dealer’s facilities; or (2) install signs or other franchisor image elements; that would result in replacing or substantially altering improvements or image elements that the dealer made or installed during the immediately preceding seven […]
9-32-13-31. Complaint of Unfair Practice; Investigation
Sec. 31. (a) A dealer that alleges the commission of an unfair practice by a manufacturer or distributor in violation of section 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, or 30 of this chapter may file a complaint with the division under IC 9-32-16-15. (b) […]
9-32-14-1. Liability of Dealer for Damage
Sec. 1. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of an agreement or franchise, a new motor vehicle dealer is solely liable for damage to a new motor vehicle: (1) after acceptance from the carrier or transporter; and (2) before delivery to the ultimate purchaser. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.70.
9-32-14-2. Liability of Manufacturer, Converter Manufacturer, or Automotive Mobility Dealer
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise, a manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or automotive mobility dealer is liable for all damage to a new motor vehicle before delivery of the motor vehicle to a carrier or transporter. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
9-32-14-3. Carrier Related Damage to New Motor Vehicle
Sec. 3. A new motor vehicle dealer is liable for damage to a new motor vehicle after the motor vehicle is delivered to the carrier or transporter only if the new motor vehicle dealer selects the method of transportation, mode of transportation, and the carrier or transporter. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable […]
9-32-14-4. Disclosure to Ultimate Purchaser of Damage Exceeding Four Percent of Retail Price; Violation
Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to damage to: (1) glass; (2) radios; (3) tires; (4) air bags; (5) navigation systems; (6) DVD players; (7) voice command devices; (8) hands free technology; and (9) bumpers; when replaced by identical manufacturer’s original equipment. (b) Any uncorrected damage or any corrected damage to a new […]