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IN Code § 24-4-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-5. "Rental Agreement"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "rental agreement" means a written contract:(1) that authorizes a renter to use a vehicle made available by a rental company for a period of thirty (30) days or less;(2) under which a charge for use of the vehicle is made at a periodic rate; and(3) under which title to the vehicle is not transferred to the renter.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-6. "Renter"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "renter" means a person who obtains the use of a vehicle from a rental company under a rental agreement.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-7. "Rental Company"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "rental company" means any person engaged in the business of regularly making available, or arranging for another person to use, a vehicle under a rental agreement.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-8. "Vehicle"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "vehicle" means a private passenger motor vehicle primarily designed for transporting passengers. The term includes passenger vans and minivans that are primarily designed for transporting passengers.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-8.5. "Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee"

Sec. 8.5. As used in this chapter, "vehicle license cost recovery fee" means a charge imposed by a rental company to recover costs incurred by the rental company in licensing, titling, registering, plating, and inspecting a vehicle.As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.653.
IN Code § 24-4-9-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-9. Rental Agreement Application of Damage Waivers

Sec. 9. A rental company may provide in a rental agreement that a damage waiver does not apply under any of the following circumstances:(1) The damage is caused by the authorized driver:(A) intentionally; or(B) through willful or wanton misconduct.(2) The damage arises out of the authorized driver's operation of the vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of an illegal drug.(3) The damage is caused while the authorized driver is engaged in a speed contest, race, road rally, test, or driver training activity.(4) The renter provided the rental company with fraudulent or false information and the rental company would not have rented the vehicle if the rental company had received true information.(5) The damage arises out of vandalism or theft of the rented vehicle caused by the negligence of the authorized driver, except that the possession by the authorized driver, at the time of the vandalism or theft, of the ignition key furnished by the rental company shall be prima facie evidence that the authorized driver was not negligent.(6) The damage arises out of the use of the vehicle in connection with conduct that could be properly charged as a felony.(7) The damage arises out of the use of the vehicle to carry persons or property for hire or to tow or push anything.(8) The damage arises out of the use of the vehicle outside the United States, unless the use is specifically authorized by the rental agreement.(9) The damage arises out of the use of the vehicle by an unauthorized driver.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.19-2005, SEC.2.
IN Code § 24-4-9-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-10. Sale of Damage Waivers; Disclosures; Acknowledgment by Renter

Sec. 10. (a) A rental company may offer and sell, for a separate charge, a damage waiver that is set forth in the rental agreement and that relieves an authorized driver of any liability for damage that the authorized driver might otherwise incur.(b) Each rental agreement that contains a damage waiver must disclose the following information in plain language printed in type at least as large as 10 point type:(1) That the waiver is optional.(2) That the waiver entails an additional charge.(3) The actual charge per day for the waiver.(4) All restrictions, conditions, and provisions in or endorsed on the waiver.(5) That the renter or other authorized driver may already be sufficiently covered for damage to the rental vehicle and should examine the renter's or authorized driver's automobile insurance policy to determine whether the policy provides coverage for damage, loss, or loss of use to a rented vehicle, and the amount of the deductible.(6) That by entering into the rental agreement, the renter may be liable for damage, loss, or loss of use to the rental vehicle.(c) A rental company may not rent a vehicle to a renter until the renter has acknowledged in writing that the renter understands the information set forth in subsection (b). The acknowledgment must be written in plain language on the rental agreement and must be initialed by the renter.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.19-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9-11.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-11.1. Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee; Estimates; Adjustment

Sec. 11.1. (a) A rental company may include in a rental agreement separately stated surcharges, fees, and charges, including vehicle license cost recovery fees, airport access fees, airport concession fees, and any applicable taxes.(b) A vehicle license cost recovery fee that is included as a separately stated fee in a rental agreement must represent the rental company's good faith estimate of the rental company's daily charge necessary to recover the rental company's actual total annual vehicle licensing, titling, registration, plating, and inspection costs.(c) If a rental company collects, in a calendar year, vehicle license cost recovery fees in an amount that exceeds the rental company's actual total vehicle licensing, titling, registration, plating, and inspection costs for the calendar year, the rental company shall do the following:(1) Retain the excess amount.(2) Reduce the vehicle license cost recovery fee for the following year by a corresponding, proportionate amount.(d) This section may not be construed to prevent a rental company from adjusting its vehicle license cost recovery fee during a calendar year.As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.654.
IN Code § 24-4-9-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-12. Rental Company's Action for Damages

Sec. 12. A rental company may bring an action to recover for damage based on a rental agreement. If the action is against a renter who is a resident of Indiana, the action shall be filed in the county of the renter's primary residence.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-13. Limitation of Renter's Liability Generally

Sec. 13. A rental company and renter may agree that the renter will be responsible for no more than all of the following:(1) Physical damage to the rented vehicle up to its fair market value regardless of the cause of damage.(2) Mechanical damage to the rental vehicle, up to and including the rental vehicle's fair market value, resulting from:(A) a collision;(B) an impact; or(C) another incident that is caused by the renter's or authorized driver's deliberate act.(3) Loss due to theft of the rental vehicle up to its fair market value.(4) Physical damage to the rented vehicle up to its fair market value resulting from vandalism occurring after, or in connection with, the theft of the rented vehicle.(5) Physical damage to the rented vehicle and loss of use of the rented vehicle up to its fair market value resulting from vandalism unrelated to the theft of the rented vehicle.(6) Loss of use of the rented vehicle, if the renter is liable for damage.(7) Actual charges for towing, storage, and impoundment fees paid by the rental company, if the renter is liable for damage.(8) Reasonable attorney's fees related to the enforcement of the rental agreement.(9) An administrative charge.(10) The cost of appraisal and all other costs and expenses incident to the damage, loss, loss of use, repair, or replacement of the rented vehicle.However, a damage waiver sold by the rental company must cover all damage, loss, and liability described in this section, less any deductible included in the waiver.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.70-2003, SEC.1; P.L.19-2005, SEC.4; P.L.126-2015, SEC.1; P.L.176-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 24-4-9-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-15. Renter's Maximum Total Liability; Multiple Recovery of Single Item of Damages

Sec. 15. (a) The total amount of the liability of the renter or other authorized driver to the rental company for damage occurring during the rental period may not exceed the amount of the renter's liability under section 14 of this chapter.(b) A rental company may not recover from the renter or other authorized driver an amount exceeding the renter's liability under section 14 of this chapter.(c) A rental company may not recover from the renter or other authorized driver for any item described in section 13 of this chapter to the extent that the rental company obtains recovery for that item from another person.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-16. Damage Deposits or Advances; Payment for Damage; Liability

Sec. 16. (a) A rental company may not require a deposit or advance charge against the credit card of a renter, in any form, for damage to a rental vehicle that is in the care, custody, or control of the renter or other authorized driver.(b) If a renter's insurance deductible cannot be ascertained, a rental company may:(1) at the time that care, custody, or control of a rental vehicle is restored to the rental company; and(2) in an amount that may not exceed five hundred dollars ($500);require payment by the renter for damage to the rental vehicle.(c) If a renter's insurance deductible can be ascertained, the rental company may charge the renter an amount that may not exceed the renter's insurance deductible for damage to the rental vehicle.(d) After the cost of the damage and liability for the damage described in subsections (b) and (c) is agreed to between the rental company and renter or is determined under law, the rental company:(1) may require payment by the renter of any cost of the damage that exceeds the amount paid by the renter; and(2) shall refund to the renter any overpayment received from the renter;under subsection (b) or (c).As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.126-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-17. Rental Rates, Mileage Charges, and Fees; Disclosures and Prohibited Practices

Sec. 17. A rental company of a vehicle:(1) may not offer, display, quote, or advertise and charge in a rental agreement a periodic rate that does not include the entire amount to be charged, except for taxes, airport fees, and mileage, if any, that a renter must pay to rent the vehicle for the period of time to which the rate applies;(2) shall clearly and conspicuously disclose in any visual or oral advertisement or quotation transmitting computer system in which the rental company presents its rate, the terms of any mileage conditions relating to the advertised or quoted rate, including but not limited to, to the extent applicable, the amount of mileage, the number of miles for which no charges will be imposed, and a description of geographic driving limitations within the United States;(3) may not charge, in addition to the rental rate, taxes, airport fees, and mileage charge, if any, any fee that must be paid by the renter as a condition of renting the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, required fuel surcharges, or any fee for transporting the renter to the location where the rented vehicle will be delivered to the renter; and(4) shall separately disclose, charge, and remit to an airport any fee that is charged to the customer and is required to be fully remitted to an airport's management entity, and such fee shall be considered part of and included in the definition of gross concession revenue reported to the airport’s management authority.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.57-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-18. Additional Charges for Optional Items

Sec. 18. Notwithstanding section 17(3) of this chapter, a rental company may charge for the rental of a vehicle, in addition to the rental rate, taxes, airport fees, and any mileage charge, an additional charge for an item or service provided during the rental of the vehicle if the renter can avoid incurring that additional charge by choosing not to obtain the item or utilize the service. Items and services for which the rental company may impose an additional charge under this section include the following:(1) Optional insurance or accessories requested by the renter.(2) Service charges assessed when the insured returns the vehicle to a location other than the location where the vehicle was rented.(3) A charge for refueling a vehicle that is returned with less fuel in its tank than when the rental period began.(4) A damage waiver that conforms to the provisions of this chapter.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.57-1999, SEC.2; P.L.19-2005, SEC.5.
IN Code § 24-4-9-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-19. Nonconforming Rental Agreements Unenforceable

Sec. 19. A rental agreement entered into in Indiana is unenforceable if the agreement does not conform to this chapter.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-20. Renter's Action for Damages or Equitable Relief; Attorney's Fees

Sec. 20. A renter may bring an action against a rental company for recovery of damages and appropriate equitable relief for a violation of this chapter. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-21. Waiver of Chapter Provisions Void and Unenforceable

Sec. 21. Any waiver of any provision of this chapter is void and unenforceable.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-22. Unfair, Deceptive, or Coercive Acts by Rental Company

Sec. 22. A rental company may not engage in any unfair, deceptive, or coercive act to induce a renter to purchase a damage waiver or any other optional good or service.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.19-2005, SEC.6.
IN Code § 24-4-9-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-23. Statistical Reporting by Rental Companies; Administration Review of Maximum Charge for Damage Waiver

Sec. 23. (a) If a rental company enters into at least one (1) rental agreement containing a damage waiver in Indiana during a calendar year, the rental company shall compile and maintain the following statistics concerning all the rental agreements the rental company enters into in Indiana during that calendar year:(1) The total expenses incurred by the rental company as a result of damage to vehicles that is caused while the vehicles are subject to the rental agreements.(2) The total amount of the expenses referred to in subdivision (1) for which the rental company is indemnified.(3) The total number of vehicles subject to the rental agreements, multiplied by the total number of days of the calendar year during which the vehicles are subject to the rental agreements.(b) The expenses on which a rental company must compile statistics under subsection (a)(1) are the following:(1) The cost that the rental company pays to replace damaged vehicle parts, less all discounts and price reductions or adjustments received by the rental company.(2) The cost of labor paid by the rental company to replace damaged vehicle parts.(3) The cost of labor paid by the rental company to repair damaged vehicle parts.(4) The loss of use of the damaged vehicles, which must be determined according to the following formula:STEP ONE: For each damaged vehicle, multiply the time necessary for the repair and replacement of damaged parts by eighty percent (80%).STEP TWO: For each damaged vehicle, multiply the product of STEP ONE by the rental rate set forth in the rental agreement to which the vehicle was subject when damaged.STEP THREE: Total the figures determined under STEP TWO for all of the damaged vehicles.(5) Actual charges for towing, storage, and impound fees paid by the rental company.(c) The director of the division of consumer protection appointed under IC 4-6-9-2 may request that rental companies provide the director with statistics compiled and maintained under subsection (a).(d) Upon receiving a request under subsection (c), a rental company shall provide the director of the division of consumer protection with the statistics that are requested by the director.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-1997, SEC.1; P.L.19-2005, SEC.7.
IN Code § 24-4-9-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Rental Companies|24-4-9-24. Remedies for Rental Company Violations of Chapter Provisions

Sec. 24. A rental company who violates any provision of this chapter commits a deceptive act which is actionable under IC 24-5-0.5 and subject to the penalties of IC 24-5-0.5.As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-1. "Delivery Period"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "delivery period" means a period during which a shared vehicle is delivered to a location identified in the shared vehicle agreement before the vehicle sharing start time.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-2. "Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle insurance policy" means an insurance policy that provides:(1) the types of insurance described in Class 2(f) of IC 27-1-5-1; and(2) coverage in not less than the minimum amounts required by IC 9-25-4-5.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-3. "Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "peer to peer vehicle sharing" or "P2P vehicle sharing" means the authorized use of a shared vehicle by a person other than the shared vehicle's owner as part of a P2P vehicle sharing program.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-4. "Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "peer to peer vehicle sharing program" or "P2P vehicle sharing program" means an online platform operated by an entity under which a shared vehicle owner is connected with a shared vehicle driver to facilitate P2P vehicle sharing. The term does not include the following:(1) A shared vehicle owner.(2) A rental company (as defined in IC 24-4-9-7).As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-5. "Person"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or another legal entity.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-6. "Shared Vehicle"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "shared vehicle" means a vehicle that a shared vehicle owner has made available for P2P vehicle sharing with a shared vehicle driver through a P2P vehicle sharing program. The term does not include a vehicle obtained from a rental company under a rental agreement under IC 24-4-9.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-7. "Shared Vehicle Driver"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "shared vehicle driver" means a person who:(1) has entered into a shared vehicle agreement with a P2P vehicle sharing program to drive a shared vehicle; and(2) is authorized to drive a shared vehicle.The term does not include a renter (as defined in IC 24-4-9-6).As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-8. "Shared Vehicle Owner"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "shared vehicle owner" means an individual who makes a shared vehicle available for P2P vehicle sharing with a shared vehicle driver through a P2P vehicle sharing program.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-9. "Start Time"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "start time" means the time, as identified in the shared vehicle agreement, when the shared vehicle driver is authorized to use a shared vehicle.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 24-4-9.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 24. Trade Regulation|Article 4. Regulated Businesses|Chapter 9.2. Peer to Peer Vehicle Sharing|24-4-9.2-10. "Termination Time"

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "termination time" means the earliest of the following events:(1) The end of the vehicle sharing period identified in the shared vehicle agreement if the shared vehicle is delivered to the location agreed upon in the shared vehicle agreement.(2) The end of the vehicle sharing period identified in the shared vehicle agreement if the shared vehicle is delivered to an agreed alternative location and the alternative location has been communicated through the P2P vehicle sharing program.(3) The shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle owner's designee takes possession and control of the shared vehicle.As added by P.L.253-2019, SEC.3.