Sec. 6. (a) An end user has a lien, dependent on possession, on any special tool in the end user’s possession belonging to a customer for the amount due the end user from the customer for:

(1) metal fabrication work performed with the special tool; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-33-20-6

  • customer: means a person who:

    Indiana Code 32-33-20-1

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • end user: means a person who uses a special tool as part of the person's manufacturing process. See Indiana Code 32-33-20-2
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • special tool: means tools, dies, jigs, gauges, gauging fixtures, special machinery, cutting tools, injection molds, or metal castings used in the design, development, manufacture, assembly or fabrication of parts. See Indiana Code 32-33-20-3
(2) making or improving the special tool.

     (b) An end user may retain possession of the special tool until the amount due is paid.

As added by P.L.73-2009, SEC.4.