Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “sufficient proof of authority” means documentation that shows a representative has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer and includes:

(1) an order issued by a court of law;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-24.5-8

  • consumer: means an individual whose principal residence is in Indiana. See Indiana Code 24-5-24.5-1
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • protected consumer: means an individual who is:

    Indiana Code 24-5-24.5-4

  • representative: means a person who provides to a consumer reporting agency sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer. See Indiana Code 24-5-24.5-6
(2) a lawfully executed and valid power of attorney; or

(3) a written, notarized statement signed by a representative that expressly describes the authority of the representative to act on behalf of a protected consumer.

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.9.

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