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 […]
9-32-14-5. Disclosure of Damage to New Motor Vehicle Ordered by Customer
Sec. 5. Repaired damage to a new motor vehicle ordered by a customer not exceeding four percent (4%) of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (as defined in 26 U.S.C. 4216) does not need to be disclosed at the time of sale. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
9-32-15-1. Application
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 […]
9-32-13-22. Franchise Termination; Right of First Refusal
Sec. 22. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer to terminate a franchise in violation of IC 23-2-2.7-3. A dealer may not transfer, assign, or sell the business and assets of a dealership or an interest in the dealership to another person under an agreement that contemplates or is conditioned on a continuation […]
9-32-15-2. Succession to Franchise
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 […]
9-32-13-23. Unfair Practices by Manufacturer, Distributor, Officer, or Agent
Sec. 23. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer, distributor, officer, or agent to do any of the following: (1) Require, coerce, or attempt to coerce a new motor vehicle dealer in Indiana to: (A) change the location of the dealership; (B) make any substantial alterations to the use of franchises; or (C) […]