Indiana Code 32-33-21-1. Repeal of ambulance lien law
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Sec. 1. (a) Notwithstanding the repeal of IC 32-33-5 concerning ambulance liens on July 1, 2013, if a provider of emergency ambulance services perfects a lien under IC 32-33-5-4 before July 1, 2013:
(2) the provisions of IC 32-33-5 in effect on June 30, 2013, continue to apply to the lien;
(1) the lien remains valid; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-33-21-1
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
until the lien is released under IC 32-33-5 as in effect on June 30, 2013.
(b) The repeal of IC 32-33-5 may not be construed to affect or abridge a right of a provider of emergency ambulance services:
(1) to collect amounts claimed to be due the provider for emergency ambulance services; and
(2) that is conferred under any other law or contractual right.
(c) The repeal of IC 32-33-5 may not be construed to affect a patient’s financial obligation under any other law or contract to pay the provider of emergency ambulance services the reasonable value of the services provided to the patient.
As added by P.L.173-2013, SEC.7.