Sec. 24. Before a person may offer to sell franchises under this chapter, the person shall file with the commissioner, in the form that the commissioner by rule or order prescribes, an irrevocable consent appointing the secretary of state or any successor secretary of state to be the person's attorney to receive service of any lawful process in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the person or the person's successor, executor, or administrator that arises under this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter after the consent has been filed with the same force as if served personally on the person filing the consent. A person who has filed a consent with the commissioner for a previous registration or exemption under this chapter is not required to file another consent. The person's previous consent shall remain effective for all subsequent registrations or exemptions filed by the person under this chapter. Service shall be made in accordance with the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.159; P.L.168-2001, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 23. Business and Other Associations
Article 2. Securities and Franchises
23-2-2.5-0.5. Consideration of Franchisor as Employer or Co-Employer
23-2-2.5-2. Application of Chapter
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
23-2-2.5-10.5. 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
23-2-2.5-23. Registration or Filing Not Considered Finding Upon Merits
23-2-2.5-24. Consent to Service of Process on Secretary of State
23-2-2.5-26. 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
23-2-2.5-33. Investigations; Proceedings; Powers; Self-Incrimination
23-2-2.5-34. Violations; Orders and Notices; Hearing; Costs; Civil Penalties; Enforcement Action
23-2-2.5-36. 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
23-2-2.5-45. 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
23-2-2.5-49. 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