Ind. Code § 24-3-5.4-29 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 3 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 24-3-5.4-29
Disgorged profits
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. If a court determines that a person has violated this chapter, the court shall order any profits, gain, gross receipts, or other benefit from the violation to be disgorged and paid to the treasurer of state for deposit in the Indiana tobacco master settlement agreement fund under IC 4-12-1-14.3.

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 24-4-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 24-4-10-2
"Person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.

As added by P.L.180-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.357.
Ind. Code § 24-4-9.2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 9.2 / Section 24-4-9.2-11
"Shared vehicle agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "shared vehicle agreement" means a written contract:

(1) that provides terms and conditions governing the conduct of the shared vehicle owner and shared vehicle driver;

(2) that authorizes a shared vehicle driver to use a shared vehicle under a shared vehicle agreement made available by a shared vehicle owner through a P2P vehicle sharing program for a period of thirty (30) days or less;

(3) under which a charge for use of the shared vehicle is made at a periodic rate; and

(4) under which the title to the shared vehicle is not transferred to the shared vehicle driver.

The term does not include a rental agreement (as defined in IC 24-4-9-5).

As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-2-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-2-1-15
Common law rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. This chapter does not adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in a mark acquired in good faith at any time at common law.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.174, s.15. As amended by P.L.135-2006, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 24-1-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-1-1-1
Contracts against public policy; null and void contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. From and after April 14, 1897, all arrangements, contracts, agreements, trusts or combinations between persons or corporations who control the output of any article of merchandise, made with a view to lessen, or which tend to lessen, full and free competition in the importation or sale of articles imported into this state, and all arrangements, contracts, agreements, trusts, or combinations between persons or corporations who control the output of said article of merchandise, designed, or which tend to advance, reduce, or control the price or the cost to the producer or to the consumer of any such product or article, are hereby declared to be against public policy, unlawful, and void.

Formerly: Acts 1897, c.104, s.1. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-4-24-4
"DNA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "DNA" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-13-6-2.

As added by P.L.233-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 24-4-10-4
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person may not:

(1) sell;

(2) rent;

(3) transport; or

(4) possess;

a recording for commercial gain or personal financial gain if the recording does not conspicuously display the true name and address of the manufacturer of the recording.

As added by P.L.180-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27-27 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27 / Section 24-5-27-27
Violation of this chapter a deceptive act
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. A provider that violates this chapter:

(1) commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general or by a consumer under IC 24-5-0.5-4; and

(2) is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-15-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-15-11-1
Preemption of local laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article supersedes and preempts all rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and other laws adopted by a city, county, city and county, municipality, or local agency regarding the processing of personal data by controllers or processors.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-4-1-3
Void contracts and agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All contracts and agreements made in violation of any provisions of section 1 of this chapter shall be void.

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.117, s.3. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 24-6-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 24-6-6-10
Products in transit
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. This chapter shall not apply to products in transit from point of origin to place of processing, or further grading or conditioning.

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.65, s.10. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 24-5-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 14 / Section 24-5-14-4
Subscriber
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "subscriber" means:

(1) a person who has subscribed to telephone service from a telephone company; or

(2) other persons living or residing with the subscribing person.

As added by P.L.151-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-12-13 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 24-5-12-13
Registration statement; gifts, prizes, or other items represented or implied; additional information required
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If the seller represents or implies, or directs a salesperson to represent or imply, to a prospect that a purchaser will receive one (1) or more items (whether the items are designated as gifts, premiums, bonuses, prizes, or otherwise), the registration statement must also contain the following information:

(1) A list of items offered.

(2) The value of each item described to a prospect and the basis for the valuation.

(3) The price paid by the seller to its supplier for each of these items, and the names, business addresses, and business telephone numbers of the supplier of each item.

(4) The manner in which the seller decides which items a prospect is to receive, if a purchaser is to receive fewer than all of the items described by the seller.

(5) The odds a prospect or purchaser has of receiving each described item, if a purchaser is to receive fewer than all of the items described by the seller.

(6) All terms and conditions that a prospect must meet in order to receive the item, if a purchaser is to receive fewer than all of the items described by the seller.

As added by P.L.253-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4.8-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-4.8-2-2
Prohibited conduct by owners or operators of computers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who is not the owner or operator of the computer may not knowingly or intentionally:

(1) transmit computer software to the computer; and

(2) by means of the computer software transmitted under subdivision (1), do any of the following:

(A) Use intentionally deceptive means to modify computer settings that control:

(i) the page that appears when an owner or operator opens an Internet browser or similar computer software used to access and navigate the Internet;

(ii) the Internet service provider, search engine, or web proxy that an owner or operator uses to access or search the Internet; or

(iii) the owner or operator's list of bookmarks used to access web pages.

(B) Use intentionally deceptive means to collect personally identifying information:

(i) through the use of computer software that records a keystroke made by an owner or operator and transfers that information from the computer to another person; or

(ii) in a manner that correlates the personally identifying information with data respecting all or substantially all of the websites visited by the owner or operator of the computer, not including a website operated by the person collecting the personally identifying information.

(C) Extract from the hard drive of an owner or operator's computer:

(i) a credit card number, debit card number, bank account number, or any password or access code associated with these numbers;

(ii) a Social Security number, tax identification number, driver's license number, passport number, or any other government issued identification number; or

(iii) the account balance or overdraft history of a person in a form that identifies the person.

(D) Use intentionally deceptive means to prevent reasonable efforts by an owner or operator to block or disable the installation or execution of computer software.

(E) Knowingly or intentionally misrepresent that computer software will be uninstalled or disabled by an owner or operator's action.

(F) Use intentionally deceptive means to remove, disable, or otherwise make inoperative security, antispyware, or antivirus computer software installed on the computer.

(G) Take control of another person's computer with the intent to cause damage to the computer or cause the owner or operator to incur a financial charge for a service that the owner or operator has not authorized by:

(i) accessing or using the computer's modem or Internet service; or

(ii) without the authorization of the owner or operator, opening multiple, sequential, standalone advertisements in the owner or operator's Internet browser that a reasonable computer user cannot close without turning off the computer or closing the browser.

(H) Modify:

(i) computer settings that protect information about a person with the intent of obtaining personally identifying information without the permission of the owner or operator; or

(ii) security settings with the intent to cause damage to a computer.

(I) Prevent reasonable efforts by an owner or operator to block or disable the installation or execution of computer software by:

(i) presenting an owner or operator with an option to decline installation of computer software knowing that the computer software will be installed even if the owner or operator attempts to decline installation; or

(ii) falsely representing that computer software has been disabled.

As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 24-5-23.5-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 24-5-23.5-3.7
"Land contract"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. As used in this chapter, "land contract" means a contract for the sale of real estate in which the seller of the real estate retains legal title to the real estate until the total contract price is paid by the buyer.

As added by P.L.89-2011, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 24-5-17-13 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 17 / Section 24-5-17-13
Disclosure requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Upon the written request of the department of environmental management established by IC 13-13-1-1 or the office of the attorney general created under IC 4-6-1-2, a person shall fully disclose to the requesting office, within the limits of all applicable laws, the information and documentation maintained by the person under section 12 of this chapter. The requesting office shall make the information and documentation disclosed under this section available for public inspection and copying at its offices.

As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 24-5-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-5-2-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.231, s.16. Repealed by Acts 1971, P.L.366, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13.1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13.1 / Section 24-5-13.1-28
Dealer's liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. Nothing in this chapter imposes any liability on a dealer or creates a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer, and a responsible manufacturer or installer may not, directly or indirectly, expose any franchised dealer to liability under this chapter.

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-6-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-6-3-3
County inspectors; appointment; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of commissioners of every county of thirty thousand (30,000) population or more shall, and the board of commissioners of any county of less than thirty thousand (30,000) population may appoint a county inspector of weights and measures. No person shall be appointed as a county inspector of weights and measures in any county unless such person shall have been approved by the division of weights and measures of the Indiana department of health, and no county inspector of weights and measures in any county shall be removed by the board of commissioners without the approval and consent of the division of weights and measures. The compensation of a county inspector of weights and measures shall be determined by the board and paid out of the county treasury. It shall not be obligatory upon the board of county commissioners of such counties containing a city or cities which are already provided with an inspector of weights and measures or city sealers to make such appointments. The board shall provide the necessary apparatus and supplies for the said inspector of weights and measures and the county councils of such counties shall appropriate such sums of money as are necessary for the salary and maintenance of the office. Two (2) or more adjoining counties, by appropriate action of the boards of commissioners of such counties, may form an inspection district and provide by mutual agreement for the appointment of a district inspector of weights and measures. The compensation of such inspector shall be apportioned among the counties forming the district in proportion to the population thereof.

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.86, s.3; Acts 1955, c.229, s.1. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.85; P.L.2-1992, SEC.751; P.L.56-2023, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 24-5-21-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 21 / Section 24-5-21-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) Eye or vision care services, glasses, or contact lenses provided by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

(2) A card, device, or other purchasing mechanism that is not insurance but that is administered in conjunction with a health or medical benefit by an insurance company, a nonprofit health service plan corporation, or a health maintenance organization.

(3) A benefit administered by or under contract with the state of Indiana.

(4) A customer discount or membership card issued by a store or buying club for use at that store or buying club.

As added by P.L.230-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27 / Section 24-5-27-6
"Correctional facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "correctional facility" means:

(1) a state penal institution;

(2) a county jail; or

(3) a secure juvenile facility;

in Indiana.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-1-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-1-5-4
Invitation to bids; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If bids are invited from exhibitors for the licensing of a motion picture, the invitation to bid shall specify:

(1) whether the run for which the bid is invited is a first, second, or subsequent run;

(2) whether the run is an exclusive or nonexclusive run;

(3) the geographic area for the run;

(4) the date and hour the invitation to bid expires; and

(5) the time and date when, and the location of the office serving the territory where, the bids will be opened.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27.5 / Section 24-5-27.5-9
"Firearms code"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "firearms code" means a merchant category code approved by the International Organization for Standardization specifically for firearms retailers.

As added by P.L.132-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-10-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-10-2-3
State's liability for award; availability of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state is not liable for a determination or an award made by the office under this chapter except to the extent that money is available in the fund on the date the award is determined by the office under this chapter.

As added by P.L.121-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-1-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-1-4-4
Violation of chapter; civil action for damages; attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Any person who has suffered injuries or damages as a result of an arrangement, contract, agreement, trust, or combination described in section 1 of this chapter may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state to recover the full consideration or sum paid by the person for any goods, wares or merchandise, or article the sale of which is controlled by the combination or trust. In addition, the person is entitled to recover a penalty of threefold the damages awarded in the action, plus reasonable costs and attorney's fees.

(b) The attorney general may bring an action under this section on behalf of the state or a political subdivision.

Formerly: Acts 1901, c.107, s.4. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.20; P.L.135-2008, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 24-5-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-5-11-13
Approval by consumer
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Any approval required by this chapter shall not be unreasonably withheld by the consumer.

As added by P.L.251-1987, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-5-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 14 / Section 24-5-14-9
Failure to comply; petition; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Upon petition by any person that a caller has failed to comply with this chapter, the circuit or superior court of the county of residence of the petitioner may enjoin the caller from further violations.

As added by P.L.151-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-13-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-13-1-8
"Promote"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Promote" means to contrive, prepare, establish, plan, operate, advertise, or otherwise induce or attempt to induce another person to participate in a pyramid promotional scheme.

As added by P.L.105-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-4-23-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 23 / Section 24-4-23-7
"Reasonable age verification method"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "reasonable age verification method" means a method of determining that an individual seeking to access a website containing material harmful to minors is not a minor by using one (1) or more of the following methods:

(1) A mobile credential.

(2) An independent third party age verification service that compares the identifying information entered by the individual who is seeking access with material that is available from a commercially available data base, or an aggregate of data bases, that is regularly used by government agencies and businesses for the purpose of age and identity verification.

(3) Any commercially reasonable method that relies on public or private transactional data to verify the age of the individual attempting to access the material.

As added by P.L.98-2024, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.212.
Ind. Code § 24-5-14.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 24-5-14.5-10
Exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. This chapter does not prohibit or restrict any of the following:

(1) Subject to IC 24-5-12-25, blocking the capability of a caller identification service to transmit caller identification information.

(2) Any authorized activity of a law enforcement agency.

(3) Any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of:

(A) the United States or an intelligence agency of the United States;

(B) the state or a political subdivision of the state; or

(C) any other state or a political subdivision of that state.

(4) A court order that specifically authorizes the use of caller identification manipulation.

(5) The right of the attorney general to bring a civil action under 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(6) to enforce the federal Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 227).

As added by P.L.151-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-3-5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-3-5-1.5
"Distributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "distributor" includes the following:

(1) A distributor as defined in IC 6-7-1-6.

(2) A distributor as defined in IC 6-7-2-2.

As added by P.L.160-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 24-5-11-7.7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-5-11-7.7
"Roof system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.7. As used in this chapter, "roof system" includes roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing, and insulation.

As added by P.L.82-2012, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 24-4-19-21 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 24-4-19-21
Penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-3-5.4-30 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 3 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 24-3-5.4-30
Penalties deposited in enforcement and administration fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. All:

(1) civil penalties imposed under; and

(2) judgments for violations of;

this chapter shall be deposited in the enforcement and administration fund established under IC 7.1-4-10-1.

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13.1 / Section 24-5-13.1-2
"Conversion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "conversion" means the:

(1) removal of;

(2) addition of; or

(3) modification to;

a physical or digital component or system of a motor vehicle that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make the motor vehicle accessible for a person with a disability.

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-7-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 7 / Section 24-7-7-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.138-1990, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 24-4-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 18 / Section 24-4-18-4
"Criminal justice agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this section, "criminal justice agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-13-3-6.

As added by P.L.69-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27-5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27 / Section 24-5-27-5
"Consumer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "consumer" means an individual who pays, or is responsible for paying, a provider for intrastate inmate calling services.

(b) The term includes an inmate who pays, or is responsible for paying, a provider for intrastate inmate calling services.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-4.9-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.9 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4.9-4-1
Failure to disclose or notify; deceptive act
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person that is required to make a disclosure or notification in accordance with IC 24-4.9-3 and that fails to comply with any provision of this article commits a deceptive act that is actionable only by the attorney general under this chapter.

(b) A failure to make a required disclosure or notification in connection with a related series of breaches of the security of data constitutes one (1) deceptive act.

As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.137-2009, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 24-5-14.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 24-5-14.5-8
"Telecommunications service"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "telecommunications service" has the meaning set forth in 47 U.S.C. 153.

As added by P.L.151-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-14-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-14-3-7
Access to the scene of a disabled motor vehicle
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A towing company responding to a summons for an emergency towing under this chapter may utilize the shoulder of the roadway as necessary to reach the scene of the disabled motor vehicle.

As added by P.L.81-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-4.7-2-7.7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-4.7-2-7.7
"Supplier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.7. "Supplier" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-5-0.5-2(a)(3).

As added by P.L.61-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4-4-7
Advertising coal and coke
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation, by himself or itself, or by his or its agent or servant, or as agent or servant of another, to advertise by any false statement, either oral or written, or to publish or display any false sign, printing, or writing concerning the grade, size, quality, vein or seam, brand or trade name, name of mine in which produced, or origin of such coal or coke sold or delivered, or offered by him, it, or them for sale or delivery. For the purpose of this chapter, the term "size" where used in reference to coal shall be construed to mean the various grades into which coal is screened, namely, lump, block, egg, nut, and screenings, and the size of all such grades of coal must be designated according to the openings in the screens over and through which each such size of coal is made at the place of production. Abbreviations or words, terms, or phrases describing the size, preparation, or origin of coal or coke shall not be included in any advertisement as mentioned in this chapter. Any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 5 of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1931, c.177, s.7; Acts 1933, c.265, s.1; Acts 1935, c.278, s.5. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.55; P.L.8-1993, SEC.350.
Ind. Code § 24-5-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 21 / Section 24-5-21-3
Prohibitions against sale or distribution of card
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may not sell, market, promote, advertise, or distribute a card, device, or other purchasing mechanism that purports to offer discounts or access to discounts from a pharmacy for prescription drug or device purchases in the following situations:

(1) The card, device, or other purchasing mechanism does not expressly state in bold and prominent type, which is prominently placed, that the discounts are not insurance.

(2) The discounts are not specifically authorized by an individual and separate contract with each pharmacy listed with the card, device, or other purchasing mechanism.

(3) The discounts or access to discounts offered, or the range of discounts or access to the range of discounts offered are deceptive or misleading.

As added by P.L.230-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-26.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 24-5-26.5-2
"Consumer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "consumer" refers to an individual who views a commercial communication for personal or familial purposes.

As added by P.L.176-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-7-1-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-7-1-0.1
Application of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this article by P.L.254-1987 does not apply to rental purchase agreements consummated before September 1, 1987.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.399.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13.1 / Section 24-5-13.1-10
"Term of protection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "term of protection" means a period of time that:

(1) begins:

(A) on the date of original delivery of a converted motor vehicle to a buyer; or

(B) in the case of a replacement converted motor vehicle provided by a responsible manufacturer or installer to a buyer under this chapter, on the date of delivery of the replacement converted motor vehicle to the buyer; and

(2) ends the earlier of:

(A) eighteen (18) months after the date identified under subdivision (1); or

(B) the time the converted motor vehicle has been driven eighteen thousand (18,000) miles after the date identified under subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-5-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.231, s.3. Repealed by Acts 1971, P.L.366, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 24-4-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 24-4-8-3
"Plug" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plug" means a manufactured item used to make a mold.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 22 / Section 24-5-22-10
Right of action; exclusions; defenses; remedies; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The following have a right of action against a person who initiates or assists the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message that violates this chapter:

(1) A person who receives the commercial electronic mail message.

(2) An interactive computer service that handles or retransmits the commercial electronic mail message.

(b) This chapter does not provide a right of action against:

(1) an interactive computer service; or

(2) a communications service provider (as defined in IC 8-1-2.6-13);

whose equipment is used to transport, handle, or retransmit a commercial electronic mail message that violates this chapter.

(c) It is a defense to an action under this section if the defendant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of this chapter resulted from a good faith error and occurred notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adopted to avoid violations of this chapter.

(d) If the plaintiff prevails in an action filed under this section, the plaintiff is entitled to the following:

(1) An injunction to enjoin future violations of this chapter.

(2) Compensatory damages equal to any actual damage proven by the plaintiff to have resulted from the initiation of the commercial electronic mail message. If the plaintiff does not prove actual damage, the plaintiff is entitled to presumptive damages of five hundred dollars ($500) for each commercial electronic mail message that violates this chapter and that is sent by the defendant:

(A) to the plaintiff; or

(B) through the plaintiff's interactive computer service.

(3) The plaintiff's reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred in connection with the action.

(e) A person outside Indiana who:

(1) initiates or assists the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message that violates this chapter; and

(2) knows or should know that the commercial electronic mail message will be received in Indiana;

submits to the jurisdiction of Indiana courts for purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.36-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.132-2012, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 24-5-24.5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 24.5 / Section 24-5-24.5-19
Severability
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The provisions of this chapter are severable as provided in IC 1-1-1-8(b).

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 24-4-24.4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 24.4 / Section 24-4-24.4-3
Contents of human trafficking posters
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The human trafficking awareness posters may include the following information:

(1) A description of human trafficking.

(2) Information about indicators of human trafficking, such as restricted freedom of movement and signs of physical abuse.

(3) Contact information for:

(A) the National Human Trafficking Hotline, including the toll free telephone number and text line; and

(B) a local law enforcement agency.

As added by P.L.228-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4-13-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-4-13-0.5
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter applies only to a jeweler that is a retail merchant that:

(1) is located in an area zoned for commercial land use;

(2) is open to the public;

(3) primarily sells jewelry; and

(4) remitted at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000) of Indiana gross retail and use tax during the immediately preceding calendar year as a result of retail sales of jewelry.

(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A precious metal dealer regulated under IC 24-4-19.

(2) A valuable metal dealer (as defined in IC 25-37.5-1-1(b)).

(3) A pawnbroker licensed under IC 28-7-5.

As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-14-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-14-2-16
"Tow truck operator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Tow truck operator" means an individual who operates a tow truck as an employee or agent of a towing company.

As added by P.L.281-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 24-16-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-16-2-2
"Adolescent"
Status: in_force

Effective 1-1-2027.

Sec. 2. "Adolescent" means an individual who is less than sixteen (16) years of age.

As added by P.L.100-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 24-4-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-4-13-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.97-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-1-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-1-4-3
Offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who knowingly violates this chapter commits a Level 5 felony.

Formerly: Acts 1901, c.107, s.3. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2406; P.L.158-2013, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 24-4.6-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-4.6-5-2
"Retailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person that engages in the business of selling or distributing motor fuel to an end user within Indiana.

As added by P.L.97-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4.7-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4.7-4-3
Consumer information containing telephone numbers; exclusion of numbers on listing required; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a person obtaining consumer information for inclusion in directory assistance and telephone directories sold by telephone companies.

(b) A telephone solicitor, a supplier, a caller, or any other person who obtains consumer information that includes telephone numbers shall exclude the telephone numbers that appear on the division's most current listing.

As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-7-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-7-2-8
"Property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Property" means any property that:

(1) is not real property or intangible personal property under Indiana law;

(2) is used or intended for use by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes;

(3) a lessor holds complete and total ownership of, or ownership rights to; and

(4) is made available by a lessor to a lessee under a rental purchase agreement.

As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.69-2018, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 24-5-12-16 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 24-5-12-16
Record of filings; assigned registration number
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The director of the division shall maintain a record of all filings made under this chapter and shall assign a registration number to each of them. The director shall advise the seller, in writing, of the assigned number. All advertisements, pamphlets, brochures, or any other materials used in the solicitation or completion of telephonic sales must include the assigned registration number in the following manner: "C.P.D. Reg. No. T.S. __________.".

As added by P.L.253-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-15-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-15-2-22
"Processor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. "Processor" means a person that processes personal data on behalf of a controller.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-24.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 24.5 / Section 24-5-24.5-15
Requirements to remove security freeze
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If a protected consumer or a protected consumer's representative wishes to remove a security freeze for the protected consumer, the protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative shall:

(1) submit a request for the removal of the security freeze to the consumer reporting agency at the address or other point of contact and in the manner specified by the consumer reporting agency;

(2) provide to the consumer reporting agency:

(A) in the case of a request by a protected consumer:

(i) proof that the sufficient proof of authority for the protected consumer's representative to act on behalf of the protected consumer is no longer valid; and

(ii) sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer; or

(B) in the case of a request by the representative of a protected consumer:

(i) sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer and the representative; and

(ii) sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of the protected consumer; and

(3) pay to the consumer reporting agency a fee as provided in section 17 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.5-2015, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27-13 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27 / Section 24-5-27-13
"Jurisdictionally mixed charge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "jurisdictionally mixed charge" means any charge that:

(1) consumers may be assessed for use of inmate calling services;

(2) is not included in the per minute charges assessed for individual calls; and

(3) is assessed for, or in connection with, the use of inmate calling services to make calls that have:

(A) interstate or international components; and

(B) intrastate components;

that are not able to be segregated at the time the charge is incurred.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-4.7-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4.7-4-2
Violations; disclosure
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A telephone solicitor who makes a telephone sales call to a telephone number shall immediately disclose the following information upon making contact with the consumer:

(1) The solicitor's true first and last name.

(2) The name of the business or person on whose behalf the telephone solicitor is soliciting.

(3) The person with which the solicitor is employed or has contracted.

As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.153-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-4.9-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.9 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4.9-4-2
Action by attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The attorney general may bring an action under this chapter to obtain any or all of the following:

(1) An injunction to enjoin future violations of IC 24-4.9-3.

(2) A civil penalty of not more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) per deceptive act.

(3) The attorney general's reasonable costs in:

(A) the investigation of the deceptive act; and

(B) maintaining the action.

As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 24-7-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-7-4-13
Acceptance and application of payments; payments exceeding scheduled amount due
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a lessor may not accept payment from a lessee and hold the amount of the payment in a reserve account for future payments. Any amounts paid by a lessee must be applied:

(1) as an initial rental payment;

(2) as a regular rental payment; or

(3) to an accrued additional charge under IC 24-7-5.

(b) If a lessee makes a payment that exceeds the sum of the scheduled regular rental payment and any permitted additional charges that are due, the lessor may hold the excess funds in a reserve account subject to the following conditions:

(1) The balance of the lessee's reserve account may not exceed the amount of the next scheduled regular rental payment.

(2) If the balance in the lessee's reserve account reaches the limit specified in subdivision (1), the lessor shall apply the funds to the lessee's next scheduled regular rental payment.

(c) This section may not be construed to preclude a lessor from accepting and applying:

(1) an initial rental payment; or

(2) multiple regular rental payments;

before the rental payments' scheduled due dates.

As added by P.L.35-2010, SEC.90. Amended by P.L.69-2018, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 24-4.7-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-4.7-3-5
Reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The division shall, after June 30 and before October 1 of each year, report to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 on the following:

(1) The total amount of fees deposited in the fund during the most recent state fiscal year.

(2) The expenses incurred by the division in maintaining and promoting the listing during the most recent state fiscal year.

(3)The projected budget required by the division to comply with this article during the current state fiscal year.

(4) Any other expenses incurred by the division in complying with this article during the most recent state fiscal year.

(5) The total number of subscribers on the listing at the end of the most recent state fiscal year.

(6) The number of new subscribers added to the listing during the most recent state fiscal year.

(7) The number of subscribers removed from the listing for any reason during the most recent state fiscal year.

(b) The interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 shall, before November 1 of each year, issue in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 a report and recommendations to the legislative council concerning the information received under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.163; P.L.53-2014, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 24-4-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 24-4-12-6
"Nonprescription drug" and "over the counter drug" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "nonprescription drug" or "over the counter drug" means nonnarcotic medicine or a drug that is sold without a prescription and is prepackaged for use by the consumer, prepared by the manufacturer or producer for use by the consumer, properly labeled, and unadulterated under requirements of the state and the federal governments. However, the terms do not include herbal products, dietary supplements, botanical extracts, or vitamins.

As added by P.L.99-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-13-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-13-3-1
Attorney general authorized to issue cease and desist orders, bring court actions, and impose civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this article, or any order issued under this article, the attorney general may do any of the following:

(1) Issue a cease and desist order, with or without a prior hearing, against any person engaged in the prohibited activities, directing the person to cease and desist from further illegal activities.

(2) Bring an action in the circuit court of the county in which the violation is believed to have occurred to:

(A) enjoin the acts or practices constituting a violation of this article; or

(B) enforce compliance with this article or any order issued under this article.

(3) Impose by order and collect a civil penalty against any person found in an administrative action to have violated any provision of this article or any order issued under this article.

(b) The maximum amount of a civil penalty that may be imposed upon a person under subsection (a) is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation committed by the person. The attorney general may bring an action in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred to recover a penalty imposed under this chapter. The attorney general shall transfer all civil penalties collected under this chapter to the treasurer of state for deposit in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.105-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-5-11-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 24-5-11-2.5
"Exterior improvement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "exterior improvement" means any alteration, repair, replacement, reconstruction, or other modification made to the exterior of residential real property, including the exterior of any structure on or fixture or improvement to the property. The term also includes the alteration, repair, replacement, reconstruction, or other modification of a residential roof system.

As added by P.L.82-2012, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.170-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 24-7-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 24-7-9-7
Limitation of actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Notwithstanding any other law, an action to recover the amounts described in section 4 of this chapter must be commenced within one (1) year after the action accrues.

As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-11-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-11-5-1
Civil actions; expenses and costs; remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A target, or a person aggrieved by a violation of:

(1) this article; or

(2) rules adopted under this article;

may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction.

(b) A person shall, not later than thirty (30) days after filing a complaint with a court in an action under subsection (a), mail or deliver a copy of the complaint to the office of the attorney general.

(c) A court may award reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs to a person who prevails in an action under subsection (a).

(d) A court may, in addition to fees, expenses, and costs under subsection (c), award any or all of the following to a complainant who prevails in an action under subsection (a):

(1) Declaratory or equitable relief.

(2) The greater of:

(A) actual damages; or

(B) liquidated damages for each complainant who prevails in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each demand letter that the complainant received.

(3) Punitive damages in the amount of the greater of:

(A) fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); or

(B) three (3) times the amount of actual damages.

As added by P.L.172-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.149-2016, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 24-4.6-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4.6-4-6
Member advertising
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A member of the coalition may display and use in advertising the following phrase:

"Member of the Coalition to Support Indiana Seniors".

As added by P.L.25-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 24-4-17-2
"Bona fide purchaser"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bona fide purchaser" means a person who in good faith makes a purchase without notice of any outstanding rights of others.

As added by P.L.85-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4.6-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-4.6-5-4
Owner liability to retailer
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to section 6(b) of this chapter, if:

(1) motor fuel from a retailer is pumped into a vehicle; and

(2) proper payment is not made to the retailer for the motor fuel;

the owner of the vehicle is liable to the retailer for the total pump price of the motor fuel pumped into the vehicle plus a service charge of fifty dollars ($50), and the cost of certified mail, return receipt requested, or as provided in IC 1-1-7-1(a).

(b) The service charge may be imposed upon a vehicle owner when notice is mailed to the vehicle owner under section 5 of this chapter. Only one (1) service charge may be imposed under this section for each incident in which motor fuel is pumped into a vehicle and proper payment is not made.

As added by P.L.97-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13.1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13.1 / Section 24-5-13.1-23
Informal procedures established by a responsible manufacturer or installer
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) This chapter does not apply to any buyer who has not first resorted to an informal dispute settlement procedure established by a responsible manufacturer or installer or in which a responsible manufacturer or installer participates if:

(1) the procedure is certified by the attorney general as:

(A) complying in all respects with 16 CFR 703; and

(B) complying with any other rules concerning certification adopted by the attorney general, including but not limited to the requirement of oral hearings, pursuant to IC 4-22-2; and

(2) the buyer has received adequate written notice from the responsible manufacturer or installer of the existence of the procedure.

Adequate written notice includes the incorporation of the informal dispute settlement procedure into the terms of the written warranty to which the converted motor vehicle does not conform.

(b) A manufacturer under section 6(1) of this chapter shall provide adequate electronic notice of the procedure in subsection (a) on the website of the manufacturer.

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 24-15-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-15-2-30
"Targeted advertising"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) "Targeted advertising" means the displaying of an advertisement to a consumer in which the advertisement is selected based on personal data obtained from that consumer's activities over time and across nonaffiliated websites or online applications to predict the consumer's preferences or interests.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) advertisements based on activities within a controller's own or affiliated websites or online applications;

(2) advertisements based on the context of a consumer's current search query, visit to a website, or online application;

(3) advertisements directed to a consumer in response to the consumer's request for information or feedback; or

(4) the processing of personal data solely for measuring or reporting advertising performance, reach, or frequency.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-3-5.4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 3 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 24-3-5.4-4
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "department" means the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 24-5-12-24 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 24-5-12-24
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. This chapter may not be construed to relieve a person from complying with any other statute or ordinance.

As added by P.L.253-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-15-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-15-1-2
Exempt information and data
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following information and data are exempt from this article:

(1) Protected health information under HIPAA and related regulations under 45 CFR Part 160, 45 CFR Part 162, and 45 CFR Part 164.

(2) Patient identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2.

(3) Any of the following:

(A) Identifiable private information for purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR Part 46.

(B) Identifiable private information that is otherwise information collected as part of human subjects research under the good clinical practice guidelines issued by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.

(C) The protection of human subjects under 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56.

(D) Personal data used or shared in research conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in this article.

(E) Other research conducted in accordance with applicable law.

(4) Information and documents created for purposes of the federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.).

(5) Patient safety work product for purposes of the federal Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (42 U.S.C. 299b-21 et seq.).

(6) Information derived from any of the health care related information set forth in this section that is de-identified in accordance with the requirements for de-identification under HIPAA.

(7) Information:

(A) originating from;

(B) intermingled with so as to be indistinguishable from; or

(C) treated in the same manner as;

information that is exempt under this section and that is maintained by a covered entity or business associate, as defined in HIPAA, or a program or qualified service organization under 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2.

(8) Information used only for public health activities and purposes, as authorized by HIPAA.

(9) The collection, maintenance, disclosure, sale, communication, or use of any personal information bearing on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living by:

(A) a consumer reporting agency, furnisher, or user that provides information for use in a consumer report; or

(B) a user of a consumer report;

but only to the extent that such activity is regulated by and authorized under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.).

(10) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (18 U.S.C. 2721 et seq.).

(11) Personal data regulated by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g et seq.).

(12) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the federal Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.).

(13) Data processed or maintained:

(A) in the course of an individual applying to, employed by, or acting as an agent or independent contractor of a controller, processor, or third party, to the extent that the data is collected and used within the context of that role;

(B) as emergency contact information for an individual under this article and used for emergency contact purposes; or

(C) that is necessary to retain to administer benefits for another individual relating to the individual under clause (A) and used for the purposes of administering those benefits.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27.5 / Section 24-5-27.5-8
"Firearm"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "firearm" includes the following:

(1) A firearm (as defined in IC 34-12-3-1).

(2) Ammunition for use in a firearm.

(3) Firearm components.

(4) Firearm accessories.

As added by P.L.132-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-5-24.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 24.5 / Section 24-5-24.5-1
"Consumer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "consumer" means an individual whose principal residence is in Indiana.

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 24-1-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-1-1-5
Civil suit for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any person or persons or corporations that may be injured or damaged by any such arrangement, contract, agreement, trust, or combination described in section 1 of this chapter may sue for and recover in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state, of any person, persons, or corporation operating such trust or combination, the full consideration or sum paid by him or them for any goods, wares, merchandise, or articles, the sale of which is controlled by such combination or trust.

Formerly: Acts 1897, c.104, s.5. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-8-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 24-8-6-3
Deceptive consumer sales actions; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who violates this article commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5 and is subject to the penalties listed in IC 24-5-0.5.

As added by P.L.233-1989, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 24-5-7-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Business day" means a day other than Sunday or a legal holiday.

"Buyer" means a purchaser of services under a contract for health spa services.

"Contract" means a contract for health spa services entered into after August 31, 1983. The term includes all financial agreements provided or arranged by the health spa or the health spa's affiliates.

"Health spa" means any business entity, other than an entity that is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, offering health spa services to the public.

"Health spa services" means instruction, training, or assistance in physical culture, bodybuilding, exercising, reducing, figure development, or any other health spa service, for the use of the facilities of a health spa, figure salon, weight loss clinic, gymnasium, or other facility used for the delivery of health spa services, or for membership in any group, club, association, or organization formed to deliver health spa services.

"Seller" means a seller of services under a contract for health spa services.

As added by P.L.249-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1989, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-5-13-3
"Buyer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "buyer" means any person who, for purposes other than resale or sublease, enters into an agreement or contract within Indiana for the transfer, lease, or purchase of a motor vehicle covered under this chapter.

As added by P.L.150-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-1-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-1-5-6
Notice to bidders
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Within ten (10) business days of the bid opening, the distributor shall give notice of the name of the winning bidder or the fact that none of the bids were accepted to each exhibitor submitting a bid.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-7-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-7-2-2
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Department" has the meaning set forth in IC 37-2-2-15.7.

As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.14-1992, SEC.62; P.L.115-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 24-4-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 24-4-13-3
Books, accounts, and records
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A jeweler shall keep and use in the jeweler's business the books, accounts, and records necessary to determine whether the jeweler is complying with this chapter.

(b) A jeweler shall preserve the books, accounts, and records, including cards used in the card system, for at least two (2) years after making the final entry on any purchase recorded.

(c) The jeweler shall keep the books and records so that the business of purchasing for resale of used jewelry may be readily separated and distinguished from any other business in which the jeweler is engaged.

(d) If a jeweler, in the conduct of the business, purchases an article of used jewelry from a seller, the purchase shall be evidenced by a bill of sale properly signed by the seller. All bills of sale must be in duplicate and must list the following separate items:

(1) Date of sale.

(2) Amount of consideration.

(3) Name of jeweler.

(4) Description of each article of used jewelry sold. However, if multiple articles of used jewelry of a similar nature are delivered together in one (1) transaction, the description of the articles is adequate if the description contains the quantity of the articles delivered and a physical description of the type of articles delivered, including any unique identifying marks, numbers, names, letters, or special features.

(5) Signature of seller.

(6) Address of seller.

(7) Date of birth of the seller.

(8) The type of government issued identification used to verify the identity of the seller, together with the name of the governmental agency that issued the identification and the identification number present on the government issued identification.

(e) The original copy of the bill of sale shall be retained by the jeweler. The second copy shall be delivered to the seller by the jeweler at the time of sale. The heading on all bill of sale forms must be in boldface type.

As added by P.L.97-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-13.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 24-5-13.5-6
"Manufacturer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "manufacturer" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-5-13-4.

As added by P.L.65-1992, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27.5 / Section 24-5-27.5-4
"Debit card"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "debit card" means any:

(1) card;

(2) plate; or

(3) other single device;

that may be used from time to time to access an asset account, regardless of whether authorization for the debit is based on a signature, a personal identification number, or other means.

As added by P.L.132-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-15-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 24-15-8-1
Permissible activities by controllers and processors
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This article shall not be construed to restrict a controller's or processor's ability to do any of the following:

(1) Comply with federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations or, in the case of an owner of a riverboat licensed under IC 4-33-6, implement and operate a facial recognition program approved by the Indiana gaming commission.

(2) Comply with a civil, criminal, or regulatory inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons by a federal, state, local, or other governmental authority.

(3) Cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that the controller or processor reasonably and in good faith believes may violate federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations.

(4) Investigate, establish, exercise, prepare for, or defend legal claims.

(5) Provide a product or service specifically requested by a consumer, perform a contract to which the consumer, or a parent of a child, is a party, including fulfilling the terms of a written warranty, or take steps at the request of the consumer or parent before entering into a contract.

(6) Take immediate steps to protect an interest that is essential for the life or physical safety of the consumer or of another individual, if the processing cannot be manifestly based on another legal basis.

(7) Prevent, detect, protect against, or respond to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, or any illegal activity, investigate, report, or prosecute those responsible for any such action, and preserve the integrity or security of systems.

(8) Engage in public or peer reviewed scientific or statistical research that is in the public interest and that adheres to all applicable ethics and privacy laws and is approved, monitored, and governed by an institutional review board, or a similar independent oversight entity, that determines if:

(A) the information is likely to provide substantial benefits that do not exclusively accrue to the controller;

(B) the expected benefits of the research outweigh the privacy risks; and

(C) the controller has implemented reasonable safeguards to mitigate privacy risks associated with research, including any risks associated with re-identification.

(9) Assist another controller, processor, or third party with any obligation described in this section.

(b) Processing personal data for a purpose expressly identified in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(9) does not by itself make a person a controller with respect to such processing.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-15-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-15-2-11
"Decision that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning a consumer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Decision that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning a consumer" means a decision made by a controller that results in the provision or denial by the controller of:

(1) financial and lending services;

(2) housing;

(3) insurance;

(4) education enrollment;

(5) criminal justice;

(6) employment opportunities;

(7) health care services; or

(8) access to basic necessities, such as food and water.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-5-5-1
Refusal to accept merchandise; gift to receiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Where unsolicited merchandise is delivered to a person for whom it is intended such person has a right to refuse to accept delivery of this merchandise or he may deem it to be a gift and use it or dispose of it in any manner without any obligation to the sender.

Formerly: Acts 1967, c.55, s.1.
Ind. Code § 24-2-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 24-2-1-12
Damages for fraudulent registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A person who shall for himself or herself, or on behalf of any other person, procure the filing or registration of any mark in the office of the secretary under this chapter by knowingly making a false or fraudulent representation or declaration orally, in writing, or by other fraudulent means, is liable for all damages sustained in consequence of the filing or registration.

(b) The damages may be recovered by or on behalf of the injured party in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.174, s.12. As amended by P.L.135-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 24-7-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-7-4-11
Prohibited acts; additional payments; payments exceeding acquisition cost; payments to third parties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, a lessor shall not require or permit a lessee to:

(1) make any payment in addition to an initial rental payment and regular rental payments in order to acquire ownership of the property;

(2) pay rental payments totaling more than the cost to acquire ownership stated in the rental purchase agreement; or

(3) make any payment to a third party as a condition to entering into a rental purchase agreement.

As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.69-2018, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 24-1-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-1-5-7
Violations; civil remedies; attorney's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. In a successful civil action against a person for violating this chapter, the court shall award the plaintiff damages and reasonable attorney fees. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by injunction or other equitable remedy.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-5-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 15 / Section 24-5-15-3
"Extension of credit" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "extension of credit" means the right to:

(1) defer payment of debt offered or granted primarily for personal, family, or household purposes;

(2) incur debt and defer payment of the debt offered or granted primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; or

(3) delay or avoid foreclosure on a buyer's residence.

As added by P.L.142-1990, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-4-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 24-4-4-1
Sale of coal and coke; duplicate ticket; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation, by himself or itself, or by his or its servants or as the servant or agent of another, to sell or offer for sale or delivery at retail any coal or coke which is sold by weight, unless each such delivery is accompanied by a delivery ticket and a duplicate thereof, upon each of which tickets and duplicates thereof shall be written or otherwise indicated:

(a) the name and address of the person, firm, limited liability company, corporation, or association selling and delivering or attempting to sell or deliver such commodity;

(b) the gross weight of the load, the tare weight of the delivering vehicle, and the net amount in weight of the commodity being delivered in such vehicle;

(c) the name or identifying initials of the party who weighed it;

(d) the state in which the coal was mined, the name of the coal, brand or trade name, if any;

(e) the number of the vein or seam from which the coal was taken; and

(f) the size and grade thereof, which size of all grades must be designated according to the openings in the screens over and through which each such size of coal is made at the place of production.

One (1) of such delivery tickets or the duplicate thereof shall be delivered and surrendered to the person or persons in charge of the delivery of such load of commodities to the purchaser thereof or to his agent or representative, and the other ticket or duplicate shall be retained by the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation making such sale for a period of not less than twelve (12) months from date of sale. All coal or coke so sold or delivered shall consist of the kind, quality, and weight in all respects as described and indicated in such delivery ticket and duplicate thereof, and it shall constitute a violation of this chapter to sell or deliver or substitute any other kind and quality or weight of coal or coke than that so described and indicated, and proof of the sale, delivery, or substitution of any coal or coke which is not of the kind, quality, and weight so described and indicated shall constitute prima facie evidence and proof of intent to violate this section.

Formerly: Acts 1931, c.177, s.1; Acts 1935, c.278, s.1. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.52; P.L.8-1993, SEC.347.
Ind. Code § 24-15-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-15-2-0.5
Applicability of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.94-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4.6-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4.6 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-4.6-5-3
"Vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-6-5-1(b).

As added by P.L.97-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 24-5-24.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 24.5 / Section 24-5-24.5-17
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a consumer reporting agency may not impose a fee for any service described in this chapter.

(b) A consumer reporting agency may charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding five dollars ($5), for each placement or removal of a security freeze under this chapter.

(c) A consumer reporting agency may not charge a fee under this chapter if:

(1) the protected consumer's representative:

(A) has obtained a police report or affidavit of alleged identity fraud against the protected consumer; and

(B) provides a copy of the report or affidavit to the consumer reporting agency; or

(2) a request for the placement or removal of a security freeze is for a protected consumer who is less than sixteen (16) years of age at the time of the request and the consumer reporting agency has a consumer report concerning the protected consumer.

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 24-14-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 24-14-7-3
Release of property to owner or lienholder
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "property" means any of the following:

(1) A truck (as defined in IC 9-13-2-188).

(2) A trailer (as defined in IC 9-13-2-184).

(3) Cargo.

(b) A person may file a complaint with the attorney general alleging a violation of this article under IC 24-14-10-1 if the person:

(1) owns or holds a lien on property held at a towing company or storage facility; and

(2) believes the charges relating to a tow or the storage of the property are unreasonable.

(c) Not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of:

(1) seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount charged;

(2) proof of a bond obtained by the owner for the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the invoice; and

(3) a copy of a complaint filed with the attorney general alleging a violation of this article under IC 24-14-10-1;

a towing company or storage facility shall release all property to a properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the property.

As added by P.L.227-2025, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 24-8-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-8-2-7
"Sponsor" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Sponsor" means a person on whose behalf a promotion is conducted to promote or advertise goods, services, or property of that person.

As added by P.L.233-1989, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 24-4-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 24-4-20-4
Requirements for a temporary registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A foreign entity that wishes to obtain a temporary registration to sell precious metals bullion or currency at a trade fair or coin show in Indiana under this chapter must do the following:

(1) Submit an application to the secretary in the form and the manner prescribed by the secretary.

(2) Pay a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) to the secretary.

As added by P.L.195-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 24-3-5.4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 3 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 24-3-5.4-20
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The department or the attorney general may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including rules to:

(1) require a tobacco product manufacturer subject to section 13(c) of this chapter to make required escrow deposits in installments during the calendar year in which the sales covered by the deposits are made; or

(2) produce information sufficient to enable the attorney general to determine the adequacy of the amount of an installment deposit described in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 24-5-27-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 5 / Chapter 27 / Section 24-5-27-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), sections 19 through 25 of this chapter apply to the following:

(1) An inmate calling services call that is initiated after June 30, 2022.

(2) A contract described in section 26 of this chapter that is entered into or renewed after June 30, 2022, for the provision of inmate calling services at a correctional facility.

(b) Sections 19 through 25 of this chapter do not apply to an inmate calling services call that is:

(1) initiated after June 30, 2022; and

(2) made in connection with a contract described in section 26 of this chapter that is:

(A) entered into or renewed before July 1, 2022; and

(B) in effect at the time the inmate calling services call is initiated.

(c) Sections 19 through 25 of this chapter do not apply with respect to a contract described in section 26 of this chapter that is:

(1) entered into or renewed before July 1, 2022; and

(2) for the provision of inmate calling services at a correctional facility.

The exemption from sections 19 through 25 of this chapter provided by this subsection terminates when the contract or the renewal of the contract either expires by its terms or is terminated by any party to the contract.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 24-1-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 24-1-2-7
Treble damage action; attorney general's representation of state or political subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Any person whose business or property is injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action in the circuit or superior court of any county in which the defendant resides or is found without respect to the amount in controversy, and is entitled to recover a penalty of threefold the damages awarded in the action, together with the costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) The attorney general may bring an action under this section on behalf of the state or a political subdivision if the state or political subdivision has been directly or indirectly injured by a violation of this section.

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.243, s.7. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.9; P.L.135-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 24-1-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 24-1-5-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Person" includes one (1) or more individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, societies, trusts, organizations, or corporations.

"Theater" means an establishment in which motion pictures are exhibited to the public regularly for a charge.

"Distributor" means a person engaged in the business of distributing or supplying motion pictures to exhibitors by rental, sale or licensing.

"Exhibitor" means a person engaged in the business of operating one (1) or more theaters.

"Exhibit" or "exhibition" means showing a motion picture to the public for a charge.

"Invitation to bid" or "invite bids" means a written or oral solicitation by a distributor to one (1) or more exhibitors to bid for the right to exhibit a motion picture.

"Bid" means a written offer or proposal by an exhibitor to a distributor in response to an invitation to bid for the right to exhibit a motion picture.

"Trade screening" means the showing of a motion picture by a distributor at some location within the state which is open to any exhibitor from whom the distributor intends to invite bids or with whom the distributor intends to negotiate for the right to exhibit the motion picture.

"Blind selling" means the bidding or negotiating for, or the offering or agreeing to terms for, the licensing or exhibition of a motion picture before the motion picture has either been trade screened within the state or before such motion picture has been made available for viewing within the state by all exhibitors from whom the distributor is inviting bids or with whom the distributor is negotiating for the right to exhibit the motion picture.

"Run" means the continuous exhibition of a motion picture in a defined geographic area for a specified period of time. A "first run" is the first exhibition of a picture in the designated area; a "second run" is the second exhibition; and "subsequent runs" are subsequent exhibitions after a second run.

"Exclusive run" means a run limited to a single theater in a defined geographic area.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.161, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.337.
Ind. Code § 24-6-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 24 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 24-6-3-14
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The word "person" as used in this chapter shall be considered to include also firms, copartnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations. The term "device" or "devices" as used in this chapter shall be construed to include all weights, scales, beams, mechanical devices, or other instruments. The word "sell", "sale", or "buy" as used in this chapter shall be construed to include barter and exchange.

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.86, s.14. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.90; P.L.8-1993, SEC.368.