Indiana Code
Chapter 13. Unfair Practices
9-32-13-4. Sale of Motor Vehicle Having Trade Name or Mark for Which Dealer Lacks Franchise

Sec. 4. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to sell a new motor vehicle having a trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic for which the dealer does not have a franchise in effect at the time of the sale. However, a motor vehicle having more than one (1) trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic as a result of modification or further manufacture by a manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or an automotive mobility dealer licensed under this article may be sold by a franchisee appointed by that manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or automotive mobility dealer.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.98.

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Indiana Code

Title 9. Motor Vehicles

Article 32. Dealer Services

Chapter 13. Unfair Practices

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

9-32-13-6. Sale, Exchange, or Transfer by Dealer of Rebuilt or Salvage Vehicle Without Disclosure That Vehicle Was Rebuilt or Salvage

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. Retail Rates

9-32-13-15.5. Compensation for Warranty Services

9-32-13-16. Contract for Uniform Warranty Reimbursement Policy

9-32-13-17. Payment or Disapproval of Dealer Claims; Basis of Disapproval; Notice of Disapproval; Appeals, Audits, and Chargebacks

9-32-13-18. Selling Motor Vehicle to Unlicensed Person for Resale; Adverse Action or Discrimination Against Customer When Customer Intends to Resell Motor Vehicle or Export to Foreign Country

9-32-13-19. Failure to Indemnify and Hold Harmless Dealer for Losses, Costs, and Expenses From Suit for Defect

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

9-32-13-27. Canceling, Terminating, or Refusing to Renew Franchise; Renewal, Replacement, or Succeeding Franchise

9-32-13-28. Dealer Requesting Payment for Manufacturer or Distributor Following Termination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal of Franchise; Discontinuance of Line Make

9-32-13-29. Manufacturer or Distributor Terminates, Cancels, or Fails to Renew a Franchise Between the Manufacturer or Distributor and Dealer; Exceptions

9-32-13-30. Manufacturer or Distributor May Not Require or Coerce Improvements to Dealer's Facilities or Signs or Franchisor Image Elements; Exceptions

9-32-13-31. Complaint of Unfair Practice; Investigation