Indiana Code 30-2-13-21. Agents of seller; seller liability; written statement
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Sec. 21. A seller who solicits for or enters into a contract under this chapter must satisfy the following conditions:
(2) The contract must state that the seller is responsible and liable for the veracity and competency of the agent.
(1) An agent who acts on behalf of a seller must be directly affiliated with the seller for whom the agent is acting.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-2-13-21
- agent: means a person authorized by a seller to offer, sell, or solicit the sale of a contract on behalf of the seller and includes an employee or independent contractor of the seller. See Indiana Code 30-2-13-2
- contract: means a written agreement between a purchaser and a seller that:
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- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- purchaser: means a person or firm contracting with a seller for services or merchandise to be provided or delivered for a named individual. See Indiana Code 30-2-13-9
- seller: means a person doing business as a sole proprietor, a firm, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, or a partnership contracting to provide services or merchandise, or both, to a named individual. See Indiana Code 30-2-13-10
- services or merchandise: includes personal property or services:
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(3) An agent must provide to the purchaser a written statement containing the following:
(A) The capacity of the person to act and whether the person is acting for the seller as an agent.
(B) Notice that the seller is the only person or entity authorized to provide the services or merchandise called for by the contract.
(C) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller.
As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1.