Sec. 22. It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:

(1) the nonconformity, defect, or condition does not substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the converted motor vehicle; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-13.1-22

  • buyer: means any person who, for purposes of a personal, noncommercial use, enters into an agreement or contract within Indiana for the purchase of a converted motor vehicle covered under this chapter. See Indiana Code 24-5-13.1-1
  • converted motor vehicle: means a new motor vehicle that has a conversion. See Indiana Code 24-5-13.1-3
  • motor vehicle: means any self-propelled vehicle that:

    Indiana Code 24-5-13.1-7

  • nonconformity: means any specific or generic defect or condition or any concurrent combination of defects or conditions that:

    Indiana Code 24-5-13.1-8

(2) the nonconformity, defect, or condition is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteration of the converted motor vehicle by the buyer.

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1.

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