2016 Indiana Code TITLE 24. TRADE REGULATION ARTICLE 4. REGULATED BUSINESSES CHAPTER 8. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT MOLDING PROCESS
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Chapter 8. Prohibition on Direct Molding Process
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"Direct molding process" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "direct molding process" means
any process by which a manufactured watercraft or its component
part is used as a plug for the making of a mold from which a
duplicate of the watercraft or component is made.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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"Mold" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "mold" means any pattern, hollow
form, matrix, or other device for giving shape or form to material in
a plastic or molten state.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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"Plug" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plug" means a manufactured item
used to make a mold.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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"Watercraft" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "watercraft" means any
instrumentality or device in or by means of which a person may be
transported upon waters and includes a motorboat, sailboat, rowboat,
skiff, dinghy, or canoe of whatever length or size.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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Acts prohibited
Sec. 5. (a) A person may not manufacture, by use of a direct
molding process, a watercraft or its component part manufactured by
another person without permission of that other person.
(b) A person may not sell a watercraft or its component part
manufactured in violation of subsection (a).
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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Civil action for injunctive relief or damages
Sec. 6. (a) A person injured by a violation of section 5 of this
chapter may bring a civil action for:
(1) injunctive relief;
(2) actual damages caused by the violation;
(3) treble damages; and
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(4) costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(b) Injunctive relief may be granted for a violation of section 5 of
this chapter regardless of the failure of the plaintiff to show
irreparable injury.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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Application of chapter
Sec. 7. This chapter applies to products duplicated using a mold
made after August 31, 1987.
As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.
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