Sec. 0.8. As used in this chapter, “nonfunctional airbag” means a replacement airbag that is described by any of the following criteria:

(1) The airbag was previously deployed or damaged.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.8

  • airbag: means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system component that is part of a supplemental restraint system. See Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.2
  • supplemental restraint system: means a passive inflatable motor vehicle occupant crash protection system designed for use in conjunction with a seat belt assembly as defined in Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-1
(2) The airbag has a fault that is detected by the vehicle’s diagnostic system when the installation procedure is completed.

(3) The airbag includes a part or an object, including a supplemental restraint system component, that is installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of the motor vehicle into believing that a functional airbag has been installed.

(4) The airbag is subject to the prohibitions of 49 U.S.C. § 30120(j).

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.23.