Sec. 30. (a) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or require a dealer to:
(1) make an improvement to the dealer's facilities; or
(2) install signs or other franchisor image elements;
that would result in replacing or substantially altering improvements or image elements that the dealer made or installed during the immediately preceding seven (7) years as required by the manufacturer or distributor, unless the improvement or installation of signs or visual elements is necessary to comply with the health or safety laws of the state or to sell, service, or display a new motor vehicle due to the unique technology of the new motor vehicle.
(b) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to violate this section.
(c) This section does not apply to a recreational vehicle manufacturer franchisor.
As added by P.L.152-2013, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
9-32-13-1. Requiring Purchase of Equipment, Part, or Accessory as a Condition of Sale
9-32-13-2. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Vehicle Delivery and Preparation Obligations
9-32-13-3. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Warranty Obligations
9-32-13-4. Sale of Motor Vehicle Having Trade Name or Mark for Which Dealer Lacks Franchise
9-32-13-5. Willful Failure of Dealer to Perform Fiduciary Duty to Collect and Remit Gross Retail Tax
9-32-13-7. Document Preparation Fees
9-32-13-8. Violation of Deceptive Franchise Practices Provisions
9-32-13-9. Manufacturer or Distributor Coercing Dealers to Order
9-32-13-10. Manufacturer or Distributor Requiring Changes in Capital Structure or Financing
9-32-13-11. Manufacturer or Distributor Requiring Changes in Dealer Management
9-32-13-12. Restraint by Manufacturer or Distributor of Sale or Transfer of Interest by Dealer
9-32-13-13. Manufacturer or Distributor Preventing Dealer From Fair Competition
9-32-13-14. Employment by Manufacturer or Distributor of Person Who Is Not Certified
9-32-13-15.5. Compensation for Warranty Services
9-32-13-16. Contract for Uniform Warranty Reimbursement Policy
9-32-13-20. False, Deceptive, or Misleading Advertising; Deceptive Acts or Practices
9-32-13-21. Unfair Practices of Employees, Agents, Officers, Partners, or Representatives
9-32-13-22. Franchise Termination; Right of First Refusal
9-32-13-23. Unfair Practices by Manufacturer, Distributor, Officer, or Agent
9-32-13-24. Relocation of New Motor Vehicle Dealers
9-32-13-25. Acting, Offering to Act As, or Professing to Be a Broker of Motor Vehicles
9-32-13-26. Fraud or Deceit, Untrue Statements of Material Fact or Omission