Sec. 16.6. (a) A wholesale drug distributor that:
(1) is licensed under this chapter;
(2) is located outside Indiana; and
(3) distributes legend drugs in Indiana;
shall designate an agent in Indiana for service of process.
(b) A wholesale drug distributor that does not designate an agent under subsection (a) is considered to have designated the secretary of state to be the wholesale drug distributor's true and lawful attorney, upon whom legal process may be served in an action or a proceeding against the wholesale drug distributor arising from the wholesale drug distributor's wholesale distribution operations.
(c) The board shall mail a copy of any service of process to a wholesale drug distributor by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, at the address designated by the wholesale drug distributor on the application for licensure submitted under this chapter.
(d) Service of process on the secretary of state is sufficient in an action or a proceeding against a wholesale drug distributor that is not licensed under this chapter.
As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.52.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 14. Wholesale Legend Drug Distributors and Third Party Logistics Providers
25-26-14-1. Application of Chapter
25-26-14-1.8. "Authorized Distributor"
25-26-14-3.7. "Chain Drug Warehouse"
25-26-14-4.1. "Co-Licensed Products"
25-26-14-4.6. "Designated Representative"
25-26-14-6. "Health Care Entity"
25-26-14-8.5. "Normal Distribution Chain of Custody"
25-26-14-10.3. "Third Party Inspection Provider"
25-26-14-10.5. "Third Party Logistics Provider"
25-26-14-11. "Wholesale Distribution"
25-26-14-12. "Wholesale Drug Distributor"
25-26-14-14.2. Inspection and License Required for Third Party Logistics of Legend Drugs
25-26-14-14.5. Pedigree Required
25-26-14-16. Distributor Qualifications; Criminal History and Financial Background Check
25-26-14-16.5. Designated Representative; Application; Experience Requirement; Continuing Education
25-26-14-16.6. Designated Agent; Service of Process
25-26-14-17. Applicant Assurances as Condition of License
25-26-14-17.2. For Cause Authentication
25-26-14-17.9. Use of Trade or Business Name
25-26-14-18. Denial of License; Review of Board Action
25-26-14-19. Inspection of Premises; Recordkeeping
25-26-14-20. Employee Qualifications
25-26-14-21. Renewal of Licenses; Lapsed Licenses
25-26-14-21.5. Prohibitions; Sanctions
25-26-14-22. Violations of Chapter; License Revocation; Penalties
25-26-14-23. Purchase From Unlicensed Person; Offense
25-26-14-25. Refusal of Inspection; Offense
25-26-14-29. Third Party Logistics Provider License Requirements
25-26-14-30. Third Party Logistics Provider Inspection Report Standards
25-26-14-31. Third Party Logistics Provider Renewal; Expiration; Requirements