Section 9-32-15-4 - Qualification of designated family member to succeed to the franchise To qualify under section 2 of this chapter to succeed a franchisee under the existing franchise, a designated family member must do all the following:
(1) Not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the franchisee's death or disability, give the manufacturer or distributor written notice of the designated family member's intention to succeed to the franchise.(2) Agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of the existing franchise.(3) Meet the criteria generally applied at the time of the death or incapacity of the franchisee by the manufacturer or distributor in qualifying new motor vehicle dealers as franchisees.(4) If requested by the manufacturer or distributor, promptly supply personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary for the manufacturer or distributor to determine if the existing franchise should be honored.Added by P.L. 92-2013, SEC. 78, eff. 7/1/2013.