Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only if a seed contract purports to choose a forum that would not otherwise have jurisdiction over a farmer.
(b) The forum selection provision of a seed contract must be printed conspicuously in immediate proximity to the space reserved for the signature of the farmer. For purposes of this subsection, a forum selection provision is printed conspicuously if any of the following apply:
(1) The provision is printed in capital letters, and other text is printed in capital and lower case letters.
(2) The provision is printed in a larger, bold, or other typeface different from other text.
(3) The provision is printed in a color that contrasts with other text.
(4) The provision is underlined.
(5) The provision is printed in any other way that highlights the provision in relation to the other text of the contract.
(c) A forum selection provision that violates this section is not enforceable.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-14-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 15. Horticulture Products
15-15-6-1. Application; Applicable Law
15-15-6-2. Application to Certain Contracts
15-15-6-3. Application of Certain Definitions
15-15-6-4. Incorporation of Law Into Seed Contracts
15-15-6-5. Conflict With Law; Void Contracts
15-15-6-7. State Law Governing Seed Contracts
15-15-6-8. Choice of Other Law
15-15-6-9. Choice of Forums; Unenforceable Choice
15-15-6-10. Confidential Communications
15-15-6-11. Possession of Proprietary Material; Effect of De Minimus Possession