9-32-18-1. “Fund”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “fund” means the consumer restitution fund established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.
9-32-18-2. “Qualifying Claim”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “qualifying claim” means a claim that: (1) subject to section 5(b) of this chapter, is filed with the secretary on a form prescribed by the secretary; and (2) is based on: (A) a final judgment in a court with jurisdiction in Indiana that: (i) is issued in a […]
9-32-18-3. “Qualifying Individual”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “qualifying individual” means an Indiana resident who: (1) is a consumer victim who: (A) purchased a vehicle for personal use; or (B) otherwise conducted business with a dealership; (2) is awarded restitution by a final judgment in a court with jurisdiction in Indiana in a case that: (A) […]
9-32-18-4. Consumer Restitution Fund Established; Deposits; Investments; Reversion to General Fund
Sec. 4. (a) The consumer restitution fund is established for the purpose of compensating qualifying individuals who submit qualifying claims to the secretary. (b) The fund consists of: (1) appropriations made to the fund by the general assembly; (2) grants, gifts, and donations intended for deposit in the fund; and (3) at the discretion of […]
9-32-18-5. Payment to Qualifying Individuals; Filing Claims; Timing
Sec. 5. (a) The secretary may not make a payment to a qualifying individual under section 4 of this chapter unless the dealer ordered to pay restitution to the qualifying individual has not paid the full amount of the restitution as described in section 2(2) of this chapter: (1) by the date provided in the […]
9-32-18-6. Liability
Sec. 6. The state is not liable for a determination or an award made by the secretary under this chapter, except to the extent that money is available in the fund on the date the award is determined by the secretary under this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.
9-32-18-7. Rules
Sec. 7. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.