Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies only to a:

(1) foreign corporation that does business in Indiana;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-6-3-6.5

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: means a human being, an incorporated or unincorporated organization, or association, a trustee or legal representative, the state of Indiana, a political subdivision, a state or local agency, or a group of such persons acting in concert. See Indiana Code 4-6-3-1
(2) foreign limited liability company that does business in Indiana; and

(3) person who does not reside or maintain a principal place of business in Indiana.

     (b) If a person listed in subsection (a) fails or refuses to comply with a written demand issued under section 3 of this chapter, the court may, upon the request of the attorney general or on the court’s own initiative, impose one (1) or more of the following sanctions against the person:

(1) Granting injunctive relief to restrain the person from engaging in the:

(A) advertising or sale of any merchandise; or

(B) conducting of any trade or commerce;

if the alleged or suspected violation involves the merchandise, trade, or commerce.

(2) Revoking or suspending the certificate of authority of the person to do business in Indiana.

(3) Enjoining the person from doing business with or being a contractor for the state of Indiana.

(4) Revoking or suspending any other license, permit, or certificate issued under law to the person which is necessary to perform services or engage in transactions in the industry, field, or trade that the alleged or suspected violation under this chapter occurred.

(5) Granting other relief as may be required, until the person fully complies with the investigative demand.

As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.2.