Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-3. Sale, lease, trade, or transfer of motor vehicle with object in place of complying supplemental restraint system; penalty
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Sec. 3. (a) A person may not knowingly or intentionally sell, lease, trade, or transfer a motor vehicle to an Indiana resident in which is installed, as part of the motor vehicle’s supplemental restraint system, any of the following:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(2) A nonfunctional airbag.
(1) A counterfeit supplemental restraint system component.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-3
- 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
- counterfeit supplemental restraint system component: means :
Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.4
- 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
- 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
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) A component that is not designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is installed.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.39; P.L.120-2020, SEC.26.