Sec. 31. (a) A dealer that alleges the commission of an unfair practice by a manufacturer or distributor in violation of section 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, or 30 of this chapter may file a complaint with the division under IC 9-32-16-15.
(b) Upon receipt of a complaint under subsection (a), the division may conduct an investigation under IC 9-32-16-14.
(c) If the division determines that a manufacturer or distributor has committed a violation, including an unfair practice described in subsection (a), the division may take action against the manufacturer or distributor under IC 9-32-16 and IC 9-32-17.
(d) A person that performs an act that is an unfair practice under this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
(e) This section does not limit the ability of a dealer, manufacturer, or distributor to request a hearing under IC 9-32-16-2.
As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.174. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.107.
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