Sec. 18. Notwithstanding section 17(3) of this chapter, a rental company may charge for the rental of a vehicle, in addition to the rental rate, taxes, airport fees, and any mileage charge, an additional charge for an item or service provided during the rental of the vehicle if the renter can avoid incurring that additional charge by choosing not to obtain the item or utilize the service. Items and services for which the rental company may impose an additional charge under this section include the following:
(1) Optional insurance or accessories requested by the renter.
(2) Service charges assessed when the insured returns the vehicle to a location other than the location where the vehicle was rented.
(3) A charge for refueling a vehicle that is returned with less fuel in its tank than when the rental period began.
(4) A damage waiver that conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.57-1999, SEC.2; P.L.19-2005, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Regulated Businesses
Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
24-4-9-0.1. Application of Chapter to Certain Rental Agreements
24-4-9-2. "Damage Waiver"; "Waiver"
24-4-9-8.5. "Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee"
24-4-9-9. Rental Agreement Application of Damage Waivers
24-4-9-10. Sale of Damage Waivers; Disclosures; Acknowledgment by Renter
24-4-9-11.1. Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee; Estimates; Adjustment
24-4-9-12. Rental Company's Action for Damages
24-4-9-13. Limitation of Renter's Liability Generally
24-4-9-15. Renter's Maximum Total Liability; Multiple Recovery of Single Item of Damages
24-4-9-16. Damage Deposits or Advances; Payment for Damage; Liability
24-4-9-17. Rental Rates, Mileage Charges, and Fees; Disclosures and Prohibited Practices
24-4-9-18. Additional Charges for Optional Items
24-4-9-19. Nonconforming Rental Agreements Unenforceable
24-4-9-20. Renter's Action for Damages or Equitable Relief; Attorney's Fees
24-4-9-21. Waiver of Chapter Provisions Void and Unenforceable
24-4-9-22. Unfair, Deceptive, or Coercive Acts by Rental Company
24-4-9-24. Remedies for Rental Company Violations of Chapter Provisions