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IN Code § 24-4.7-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 3. Duties of the Division|24-4.7-3-6. Consumer Protection Division Telephone Solicitation Fund

Sec. 6. (a) The consumer protection division telephone solicitation fund is established for the following purposes:(1) The administration of:(A) this article;(B) IC 24-5-0.5-3(b)(19);(C) IC 24-5-12;(D) IC 24-5-14; and(E) IC 24-5-14.5.(2) The reimbursement of county prosecutors for expenses incurred in extraditing violators of any statute set forth in subdivision (1).The fund shall be used exclusively for these purposes.(b) The division shall administer the fund.(c) The fund consists of all revenue received:(1) under this article;(2) from civil penalties recovered under IC 24-5-0.5-4(h);(3) from civil penalties recovered after June 30, 2019, under IC 24-5-12-23(b);(4) from civil penalties recovered after June 30, 2019, under IC 24-5-14-13(b); and(5) from civil penalties recovered under IC 24-5-14.5-12.(d) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the division for the purposes set forth in subsection (a).(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the amount of money in the fund at the end of a particular state fiscal year exceeds two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), the treasurer of state shall transfer the excess from the fund to the state general fund.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2006, SEC.1; P.L.151-2013, SEC.5; P.L.65-2014, SEC.5; P.L.242-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 24-4.7-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 3. Duties of the Division|24-4.7-3-7. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 7. The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-1. Prohibitions

Sec. 1. A telephone solicitor may not make or cause to be made a telephone sales call to a telephone number if that telephone number appears in the most current quarterly listing published by the division.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-2. Violations; Disclosure

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.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-3. Consumer Information Containing Telephone Numbers; Exclusion of Numbers on Listing Required; Exception

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.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-4. Contracts and Sales

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A sale in which:(A) no prior payment is made to a merchant;(B) an invoice accompanies the goods or services; and(C) a consumer is allowed seven (7) days to cancel the services or return the goods without obligation for payment.(2) A contractual agreement that:(A) requires payment; and(B) allows the consumer at least ten (10) days to cancel the contract and receive a full refund of the payment.(3) A sale regulated by 170 IAC 7-1.1-19.(4) A newspaper subscription executed through a telephone call.(b) A contract made under a telephone sales call is not valid and enforceable against a consumer unless the contract complies with this section.(c) A contract made under a telephone sales call must satisfy all of the following:(1) The contract must be reduced to writing and signed by the consumer.(2) The contract must contain the name, address, and business telephone number of the seller, the total price of the contract, and a detailed description of the goods or services being sold.(3) The description of goods or services as stated in the contract must be the same as the description principally used in the telephone solicitation.(4) The contract must contain, in bold, conspicuous type immediately preceding the signature the words "you are not obligated to pay any money unless you sign this contract and return it to the seller".(5) The contract may not exclude from its terms any oral or written representations made by the telephone solicitor to the consumer in connection with the transaction.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2002, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-5. Transactions

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) A transaction made in accordance with prior negotiations in the course of a visit by a consumer to a merchant that operates a retail business establishment that has a fixed, permanent location where consumer goods are displayed or offered for sale on a continuing basis.(2) A transaction in which:(A) a consumer may obtain a full refund for the return of undamaged and unused goods; or(B) a consumer may, within seven (7) days after receipt of merchandise by a consumer, give a cancellation of services notice to a seller and return the merchandise, and the seller must process the refund within thirty (30) days after receipt of the returned merchandise.(3) A transaction in which a consumer purchases goods or services under a television, radio, or print advertisement or a sample, brochure, or catalog of a merchant that contains:(A) the name, address, and business telephone number of the merchant;(B) a description of the goods or services being sold; and(C) limitations or restrictions that apply to the offer.(4) A transaction in which a merchant is a bona fide charitable organization.(b) A contract made under a telephone sales call in violation of this section is not valid and enforceable against a consumer.(c) A merchant who engages a telephone solicitor to make or cause to be made a telephone sales call may not:(1) make or submit a charge to a consumer's credit card account; or(2) make or cause to be made any electronic transfer of funds;until the merchant receives from the consumer a copy of the contract, signed by the consumer, that complies with this chapter.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-6. Compliance With Other Applicable Laws

Sec. 6. A telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller must also comply with all other applicable laws, including the following, if applicable:(1) IC 24-5-12.(2) IC 24-5-14.(3) IC 24-5-14.5.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2002, SEC.2; P.L.61-2014, SEC.4.
IN Code § 24-4.7-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 4. Telephone Solicitations|24-4.7-4-7. Prohibitions; Providing Telephone Numbers for Solicitation Purposes; Transferring Live Calls; Providing Assistance or Support to Violators; Inapplicability to Communications Service Providers

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to the sale, transfer, or provision of a consumer's telephone number to a person that is exempt from this article under IC 24-4.7-1-1.(b) A telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller may not sell, transfer, or make available to another person for solicitation purposes a consumer's telephone number if the telephone solicitor, supplier, or caller knows that the telephone number appears in the most current quarterly listing published by the division.(c) A telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller may not transfer a live call to one (1) or more other persons if the call has been placed to a consumer in violation of this article or IC 24-5-14.(d) A telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller may not provide substantial assistance or support to another person if the telephone solicitor, supplier, or caller knows or consciously avoids knowing that the person has engaged in any act or practice that violates this article or IC 24-5-14.(e) A person may not provide substantial assistance or support to a telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller if the person knows or consciously avoids knowing that the telephone solicitor, supplier, or caller has engaged in any act or practice that violates this article or IC 24-5-14. A communications service provider (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-4) does not violate this subsection, and this subsection does not:(1) provide a right of action against a communications service provider; or(2) subject a communications service provider to any criminal penalties or civil remedies set forth in this article or in IC 24-5-14;if the communications service provider's equipment or services are used only to transport, handle, or retransmit a communication that violates this article or IC 24-5-14.As added by P.L.61-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.227-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter by P.L.222-2005 apply only to a contract entered into or renewed after July 1, 2005.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.393.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-1. Deceptive Acts; State Contractors

Sec. 1. (a) A telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller who fails to comply with any provision of IC 24-4.7-4 commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under this chapter.(b) A person who directly or indirectly controls a person that fails to comply with any provision of IC 24-4.7-4 commits a separate deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under this chapter.(c) If:(1) the person described in subsection (b) is an executive with respect to a telephone solicitor, a supplier, or a caller; and(2) the telephone solicitor, supplier, or caller fails to comply with any provision of IC 24-4.7-4;the person described in subsection (b) commits a separate deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under this chapter.(d) A contractor who contracts or seeks to contract with the state:(1) may be prohibited from contracting with the state; or(2) may have an existing contract with the state voided;if the contractor, an affiliate or principal of the contractor, a person that directly or indirectly controls the contractor, any agent acting on behalf of the contractor or an affiliate or principal of the contractor, or a person that directly or indirectly controls the agent does not comply or has not complied with the terms of this article, even if this article is preempted by federal law.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2005, SEC.5 and P.L.222-2005, SEC.32; P.L.61-2014, SEC.6; P.L.153-2017, SEC.5; P.L.242-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-2. Remedies

Sec. 2. (a) In an action under this chapter, the attorney general may obtain any or all of the following:(1) An injunction to enjoin future violations of IC 24-4.7-4.(2) A civil penalty of not more than the following:(A) Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the first violation of IC 24-4.7-4.(B) Twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars for each violation after the first violation.For purposes of this subdivision, each telephone call in violation of IC 24-4.7-4-1 is considered a separate violation.(3) All money the defendant obtained through violation of IC 24-4.7-4.(4) The attorney general's reasonable costs in:(A) the investigation of the deceptive act; and(B) maintaining the action.(5) Reasonable attorney's fees.(6) Costs of the action.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the attorney general may obtain the remedies described in subsection (a) separately against or from each person that violates IC 24-4.7-4-1, including a person that directly or indirectly controls a person that violates IC 24-4.7-4-1.(c) This subsection applies only to a person that directly or indirectly controls a person that violates IC 24-4.7-4-1. A person to which this subsection applies is not liable for a civil penalty under subsection (a)(2) if the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the person:(1) did not know; and(2) in the exercise of reasonable care could not have known;of the violation.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.153-2017, SEC.6.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-3. Voidable Contracts

Sec. 3. In an action under this chapter, the court may void or limit the application of contracts or clauses resulting from deceptive acts and order restitution to be paid to an aggrieved consumer.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-4. Statute of Limitations

Sec. 4. An action brought under this chapter may not be brought more than two (2) years after the occurrence of the deceptive act.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-5. Jurisdiction

Sec. 5. An action under this chapter may be brought in the circuit or superior court of Marion County.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.7-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.7. Telephone Solicitation of Consumers|Chapter 5. Civil Remedies|24-4.7-5-6. Representation of State

Sec. 6. The attorney general may employ counsel to represent the state in an action under this chapter.As added by P.L.189-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-1. Application

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-2. "Advertisement"

Sec. 2. "Advertisement" means a communication that has the primary purpose of promoting a commercial product or service.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-3. "Computer Software"

Sec. 3. (a) "Computer software" means a sequence of instructions written in any programming language that is executed on a computer.(b) The term does not include computer software that is a web page or a data component of a web page that is not executable independently of the web page.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-4. "Damage"

Sec. 4. "Damage" means a significant impairment to the integrity or availability of data, computer software, a system, or information.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-5. "Execute"

Sec. 5. "Execute" means to perform a function or carry out an instruction of computer software.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-6. "Intentionally Deceptive Means"

Sec. 6. "Intentionally deceptive means" means any of the following:(1) A materially false statement that a person knows to be false.(2) A statement or description made by a person who omits or misrepresents material information with the intent to deceive an owner or operator of a computer.(3) The failure to provide notice to an owner or operator of a computer regarding the installation or execution of computer software with the intent to deceive the owner or operator.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-7. "Internet"

Sec. 7. "Internet" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-13.5.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-8. "Owner or Operator"

Sec. 8. (a) "Owner or operator" means the person who owns or leases a computer or a person who uses a computer with the authorization of the person who owns or leases the computer.(b) The term does not include a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, retail merchant, or any other person who owns or leases a computer before the first retail sale of the computer.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-9. "Person"

Sec. 9. "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, or another organization.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-10. "Personally Identifying Information"

Sec. 10. "Personally identifying information" means the following information that refers to a person who is an owner or operator of a computer:(1) Identifying information (as defined in IC 35-43-5-1).(2) An electronic mail address.(3) Any of the following information in a form that personally identifies an owner or operator of a computer:(A) An account balance.(B) An overdraft history.(C) A payment history.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 1. Definitions|24-4.8-1-11. "Transmit"

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "transmit" means to transfer, send, or otherwise make available computer software or a computer software component through a network, the Internet, a wireless transmission, or any other medium, including a disk or data storage device.(b) "Transmit" does not include an action by a person who provides:(1) the Internet connection, telephone connection, or other means of connection for an owner or operator, including a compact disc or DVD on which computer software to establish or maintain a connection is made available;(2) the storage or hosting of computer software or an Internet web page through which the computer software was made available; or(3) an information location tool, including a directory, an index, a reference, a pointer, or a hypertext link, through which the owner or operator of the computer located the software;unless the person receives a direct economic benefit from the execution of the computer software.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 2. Prohibited Conduct|24-4.8-2-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a person who monitors or interacts with an owner or operator's Internet connection, Internet service, network connection, or computer if the person is a telecommunications carrier, cable operator, computer hardware or software provider, or other computer service provider who monitors or interacts with an owner or operator's Internet connection, Internet service, network connection, or computer for one (1) or more of the following purposes:(1) Network security.(2) Computer security.(3) Diagnosis.(4) Technical support.(5) Maintenance.(6) Repair.(7) Authorized updates of software or system firmware.(8) Authorized remote system management.(9) Detection or prevention of the unauthorized, illegal, or fraudulent use of a network, service, or computer software, including scanning for and removing computer software that facilitates a violation of this chapter.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 2. Prohibited Conduct|24-4.8-2-3. Prohibited Conduct by Persons Who Are Not Owners or Operators of Computers

Sec. 3. A person who is not the owner or operator may not knowingly or intentionally do any of the following:(1) Induce the owner or operator to install computer software on the owner or operator's computer by knowingly or intentionally misrepresenting the extent to which installing the computer software is necessary for:(A) computer security;(B) computer privacy; or(C) opening, viewing, or playing a particular type of content.(2) Use intentionally deceptive means to execute or cause the execution of computer software with the intent to cause the owner or operator to use the computer software in a manner that violates subdivision (1).As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 3. Relief and Damages|24-4.8-3-1. Civil Action

Sec. 1. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a provider of computer software, the owner of a web site, or the owner of a trademark who is adversely affected by reason of the violation may bring a civil action against a person who violates IC 24-4.8-2:(1) to enjoin further violations of IC 24-4.8-2; and(2) to recover the greater of:(A) actual damages; or(B) one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);for each violation of IC 24-4.8-2.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.8-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.8. Prohibited Spyware|Chapter 3. Relief and Damages|24-4.8-3-2. Separate Violations

Sec. 2. For purposes of section 1 of this chapter, conduct that violates more than one (1) subdivision, clause, or item of IC 24-4.8-2 constitutes a separate violation for each separate subdivision, clause, or item violated. However, a single action or course of conduct that causes repeated violations of a single subdivision, clause, or item of IC 24-4.8-2 constitutes one (1) violation.As added by P.L.115-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4.9-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.9. Disclosure of Security Breach|Chapter 1. Application|24-4.9-1-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. This article does not apply to:(1) a state agency (as defined in IC 4-1-10-2); or(2) the judicial or legislative department of state government.As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.6.
IN Code § 24-4.9-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4.9. Disclosure of Security Breach|Chapter 2. Definitions|24-4.9-2-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.125-2006, SEC.6.