Indiana Code
Chapter 15. Succession to Franchise by Designated Family Members
9-32-15-5. Notice of Refusal to Honor Franchise

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than sixty (60) days after receipt of:
(1) notice from a designated family member under section 4(1) of this chapter; or
(2) requested personal or financial data under section 4(4) of this chapter;
a manufacturer or distributor that determines that good cause exists for refusing to honor an existing franchise shall serve notice of the determination on the designated family member.
(b) The notice required under subsection (a) must state the following:
(1) The specific grounds for the manufacturer's or distributor's determination.
(2) The date on which the existing franchise will be discontinued, which must be at least ninety (90) days after the date the notice is served.
(c) If notice of the manufacturer's determination is not served within the time specified in subsection (a) and does not comply with subsection (b), the franchise must be honored and is not subject to discontinuance under this chapter.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.