9-32-15-4. Qualification of Designated Family Member to Succeed to the Franchise
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 […]
9-32-13-25. Acting, Offering to Act As, or Professing to Be a Broker of Motor Vehicles
Sec. 25. It is an unfair practice for a person to: (1) act as; (2) offer to act as; or (3) profess to be; a broker in the advertising, buying, or selling of a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.104; P.L.120-2020, SEC.69.
9-32-15-5. Notice of Refusal to Honor Franchise
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 […]
9-32-13-11. Manufacturer or Distributor Requiring Changes in Dealer Management
Sec. 11. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or require, or attempt to prevent or require, a dealer to change the dealer’s executive management, other than the principal dealer operator or operators, if the franchise was granted in reliance upon the personal qualifications of the principal dealer operator or […]
9-32-13-12. Restraint by Manufacturer or Distributor of Sale or Transfer of Interest by Dealer
Sec. 12. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or require, or attempt to prevent or require, by contract or otherwise, a dealer or an officer, a partner, or a stockholder of a dealer to sell or transfer a part of the interest of the officer, partner, or stockholder to […]
9-32-13-13. Manufacturer or Distributor Preventing Dealer From Fair Competition
Sec. 13. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or attempt to prevent a dealer from receiving fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the franchised business as a going concern. The dealer may not transfer or assign the dealer’s franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor, […]
9-32-13-14. Employment by Manufacturer or Distributor of Person Who Is Not Certified
Sec. 14. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to employ a person as a representative who is not certified under this article. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.100.
9-32-13-15. Retail Rates
Sec. 15. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to fail to compensate a dealer at the dealer’s retail rate for the work and services the dealer is required to perform in connection with the dealer’s delivery and preparation obligations under any franchise, or fail to compensate a dealer anything less […]
9-32-13-15.5. Compensation for Warranty Services
Sec. 15.5. (a) This section does not apply to manufacturers or distributors of manufactured housing, heavy duty vocational vehicles (as defined in 49 CFR 523.8), or recreational vehicles. (b) Unless otherwise agreed, it is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to fail to compensate a dealer anything less than the dealer’s retail rates […]
9-32-13-16. Contract for Uniform Warranty Reimbursement Policy
Sec. 16. (a) A manufacturer or distributor and at least thirty percent (30%) of its franchisees in Indiana of the same line make may agree in an express written contract citing this section to a uniform warranty reimbursement policy to be used by franchisees for the performance of warranty repairs. The contract must include reimbursement […]