Indiana Code
Chapter 2.5. Franchises
23-2-2.5-12. Escrow or Impoundment of Franchise Fees; Inadequate Funding

Sec. 12. If the commissioner finds that:
(1) the franchisor has failed to demonstrate that adequate financial arrangements have been made to fulfill obligations to provide real estate, improvements, equipment, inventory, training, or other items included in the offering; and
(2) the escrow or impoundment of franchise fees is necessary and appropriate to protect prospective franchisees;
the commissioner may by order require the escrow or impoundment of franchise fees and other funds paid by the franchisee until no later than the time of opening of the business of the franchisee.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.168-2001, SEC.4.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 23. Business and Other Associations

Article 2. Securities and Franchises

Chapter 2.5. Franchises

23-2-2.5-0.5. Consideration of Franchisor as Employer or Co-Employer

23-2-2.5-1. Definitions

23-2-2.5-2. Application of Chapter

23-2-2.5-3. Exempt Franchisors; Number of Indiana Franchises; Net Worth; Business Experience; Disclosures to Franchisees

23-2-2.5-4. Exempt Franchisees

23-2-2.5-5. Sales Exempted by Commissioner

23-2-2.5-6. Denial or Revocation of Exemptions; Grounds

23-2-2.5-7. Notice of Denial or Revocation of Exemptions; Hearing

23-2-2.5-8. Determination of Exemption; Request; Fee; Notice; Hearing; Order

23-2-2.5-9. Offer or Sale of Franchise; Requisites; Disclosure Statement

23-2-2.5-10. Repealed

23-2-2.5-10.5. Registration of Franchise; Notification Form

23-2-2.5-11. Signatures and Verifications

23-2-2.5-12. Escrow or Impoundment of Franchise Fees; Inadequate Funding

23-2-2.5-13. Disclosure Statements

23-2-2.5-13.1. Material Change in Information; Amended Disclosure Statement Required

23-2-2.5-14. Stop Orders; Descriptions of Charges

23-2-2.5-15. Notice of Stop Order

23-2-2.5-16. Stop Orders; Vacating or Modifying

23-2-2.5-17. Effectiveness of Registration

23-2-2.5-18. Renewal of Registration; Period

23-2-2.5-19. Renewal Forms

23-2-2.5-20. Repealed

23-2-2.5-21. Records of Sales

23-2-2.5-22. Experts

23-2-2.5-23. Registration or Filing Not Considered Finding Upon Merits

23-2-2.5-24. Consent to Service of Process on Secretary of State

23-2-2.5-25. Repealed

23-2-2.5-26. Advertisements Containing False Statements; Notification; Hearing

23-2-2.5-27. Fraud or Deceit Unlawful

23-2-2.5-28. Violations; Judgment; Damages; Interest; Attorney's Fees

23-2-2.5-29. Aiders and Abettors in Violations; Joint and Several Liability

23-2-2.5-30. Limitation of Actions

23-2-2.5-31. Survival of Actions

23-2-2.5-32. Remedies

23-2-2.5-33. Investigations; Proceedings; Powers; Self-Incrimination

23-2-2.5-34. Violations; Orders and Notices; Hearing; Costs; Civil Penalties; Enforcement Action

23-2-2.5-35. Offer of Franchise Exempt From Registration Without Compliance With Ic 23-2-2.5-3 and Ic 23-2-2.5-27; Cease and Desist Order; Hearing

23-2-2.5-36. Prosecution of Violations

23-2-2.5-37. Violations; Felony

23-2-2.5-38. Conduct Equivalent to Appointment of Secretary of State for Service of Process

23-2-2.5-39. Exemption or Classification; Burden of Proof

23-2-2.5-40. Certificate of Commissioner as Evidence

23-2-2.5-41. Statements and Documents Filed With Secretary of State as Evidence

23-2-2.5-42. Administration of Chapter

23-2-2.5-43. Fees and Funds; Accounting; Fees for Registration and Renewal

23-2-2.5-44. Appeal

23-2-2.5-45. Assistance of Attorney General; Expenses

23-2-2.5-46. Liability for Performance of Official Duties

23-2-2.5-47. Construction and Purpose of Chapter

23-2-2.5-48. Public Records; Inspection; Disclosure or Use of Information Restricted; Copies; Destruction

23-2-2.5-49. Construction With Other Laws

23-2-2.5-50. Administrative Orders and Procedures

23-2-2.5-51. Service Stations; Succession to Ownership by Family Member of Deceased Franchisee