Ind. Code ch. 37-5-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 37-5-8-1 Penalties; exception

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article commits: (1) a Class A misdemeanor; and (2) except for a violation of IC 37-5-3-7(c)(4) by a person required to be licensed by the department of financial institutions, an act that is actionable by the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5 and is subject to the penalties listed in IC 24-5-0.5. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 24-9-8-1.] As added by P.L.115-2026, SEC.97.

Ind. Code § 37-5-8-2 Homeowner protection unit

Sec. 2. (a) The attorney general and the attorney general's homeowner protection unit established under IC 4-6-12 shall enforce this article. An action may not be brought under this article more than five (5) years after the occurrence of the violation. (b) The attorney general may refer a matter under section 1 of this chapter to a prosecuting attorney for enforcement. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 24-9-8-2.] As added by P.L.115-2026, SEC.97.

Ind. Code § 37-5-8-3 Enforcement actions by attorney general; exception; civil penalty for violation of injunction; jurisdiction of court

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of IC 37-5-3-7(c)(4) by a person required to be licensed by the department of financial institutions. The attorney general may bring an action to enjoin a violation of this article. A court in which the action is brought may: (1) issue an injunction; (2) order a person to make restitution; (3) order a person to reimburse the state for reasonable costs of the attorney general's investigation and prosecution of the violation of this article; and (4) impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation. (b) A person who violates an injunction under this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation. (c) The court that issues an injunction retains jurisdiction over a proceeding seeking the imposition of a civil penalty under this section. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 24-9-8-3.] As added by P.L.115-2026, SEC.97.

Ind. Code § 37-5-8-4 Complaints

Sec. 4. The attorney general may file complaints with any of the agencies listed in IC 4-6-12-4 to implement this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 24-9-8-4.] As added by P.L.115-2026, SEC.97.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/37Fetched: 10/17/2026