CHAPTER 8. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT MOLDING PROCESS - Indiana Statutes

IC 24-4-8
     Chapter 8. Prohibition on Direct Molding Process

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 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.

IC 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.