Ind. Code ch. 24-4-8

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Ind. Code § 24-4-8-1 "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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-2 "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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-3 "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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-4 "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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-5 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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-6 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 (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.

Ind. Code § 24-4-8-7 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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