§ 9-32-13-1 Requiring purchase of equipment, part, or accessory as a condition of sale
§ 9-32-13-2 Willful failure of dealer to perform vehicle delivery and preparation obligations
§ 9-32-13-3 Willful failure of dealer to perform warranty obligations
§ 9-32-13-4 Sale of motor vehicle having trade name or mark for which dealer lacks franchise
§ 9-32-13-5 Willful failure of dealer to perform fiduciary duty to collect and remit gross retail tax
§ 9-32-13-6 Sale, exchange, or transfer by dealer of rebuilt or salvage vehicle without disclosure that vehicle was rebuilt or salvage
§ 9-32-13-7 Document preparation fees
§ 9-32-13-8 Violation of deceptive franchise practices provisions
§ 9-32-13-9 Manufacturer or distributor coercing dealers to order
§ 9-32-13-10 Manufacturer or distributor requiring changes in capital structure or financing
§ 9-32-13-11 Manufacturer or distributor requiring changes in dealer management
§ 9-32-13-12 Restraint by manufacturer or distributor of sale or transfer of interest by dealer
§ 9-32-13-13 Manufacturer or distributor preventing dealer from fair competition
§ 9-32-13-14 Employment by manufacturer or distributor of person who is not certified
§ 9-32-13-15 Retail rates
§ 9-32-13-15.5 Compensation for warranty services
§ 9-32-13-16 Contract for uniform warranty reimbursement policy
§ 9-32-13-17 Payment or disapproval of dealer claims; basis of disapproval; notice of disapproval; appeals, audits, and chargebacks
§ 9-32-13-18 Selling motor vehicle to unlicensed person for resale; adverse action or discrimination against customer when customer intends to resell motor vehicle or export to foreign country
§ 9-32-13-19 Failure to indemnify and hold harmless dealer for losses, costs, and expenses from suit for defect
§ 9-32-13-20 False, deceptive, or misleading advertising; deceptive acts or practices
§ 9-32-13-21 Unfair practices of employees, agents, officers, partners, or representatives
§ 9-32-13-22 Franchise termination; right of first refusal
§ 9-32-13-23 Unfair practices by manufacturer, distributor, officer, or agent
§ 9-32-13-24 Relocation of new motor vehicle dealers
§ 9-32-13-25 Acting, offering to act as, or professing to be a broker of motor vehicles
§ 9-32-13-26 Fraud or deceit, untrue statements of material fact or omission
§ 9-32-13-27 Canceling, terminating, or refusing to renew franchise; renewal, replacement, or succeeding franchise
§ 9-32-13-28 Dealer requesting payment for manufacturer or distributor following termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise; discontinuance of line make
§ 9-32-13-29 Manufacturer or distributor terminates, cancels, or fails to renew a franchise between the manufacturer or distributor and dealer; exceptions
§ 9-32-13-30 Manufacturer or distributor may not require or coerce improvements to dealer’s facilities or signs or franchisor image elements; exceptions
§ 9-32-13-30.1 Unfair practices regarding service contracts, debt cancellation agreements, maintenance agreements, or similar products
§ 9-32-13-31 Complaint of unfair practice; investigation

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 9 > Article 32 > Chapter 13 - Unfair Practices

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Markup: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Population: has the meaning set forth in Ind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5