Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “consumer” means any of the following:

(1) An individual who is a person with a disability as defined in the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101(2)) or the individual’s legal representative:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-20-4

  • assistive device: means any new device, including a demonstrator, that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in Indiana that is used for a major life activity. See Indiana Code 24-5-20-2
  • dealer: means a person who is in the business of selling or dispensing assistive devices. See Indiana Code 24-5-20-5
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • manufacturer: means a person that manufactures or assembles assistive devices. See Indiana Code 24-5-20-7
(A) who has purchased an assistive device from an assistive device dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale;

(B) to whom the assistive device is transferred for purposes other than resale, if the transfer occurs before the expiration of any warranty established by this chapter; or

(C) who leases a new assistive device from an assistive device lessor under a written lease.

(2) A person that purchases or leases an assistive device using state or federal funds for the use of an individual with a disability.

(3) An insurer or self-insurer that purchases or leases an assistive device for the use of an individual with a disability.

As added by P.L.85-1999, SEC.1.