Cal. Civ. Code § 24-5-0.5-9
Cooperative purchase supplier contracts; maximum duration; civil penalty
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Sec. 9. A supplier which is organized primarily to provide benefits to persons from the cooperative purchase of the subject of a consumer transaction shall not offer a contract for that purpose that is to be effective for more than five (5) years. A supplier that violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. The attorney general, acting in the name of the state, has the exclusive right to petition for recovery of such a fine, and this fine may be recovered only in an action brought under section 4(c) of this chapter. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.127, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.152, SEC.6.
Indiana Code § 24-5-0.5-9 limits the duration of contracts offered by cooperative purchase suppliers — organizations formed primarily to help consumers buy goods or services collectively — to a maximum of five years. Any contract offered for a longer term violates this provision. Suppliers who run afoul of this rule face a civil penalty of up to $500 for each violation, recoverable exclusively through an action brought by the Indiana Attorney General on behalf of the state.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 24-5-0.5-9 is not a traditional landlord-tenant provision, property owners or managers who operate or participate in cooperative purchasing arrangements for tenant-related goods or services should be aware that any supplier contracts structured under such a cooperative framework cannot lawfully extend beyond five years. Compliant operators generally review the terms of cooperative purchase agreements to confirm they fall within the statutory limit. Enforcement authority under this section rests solely with the Indiana Attorney General, not with private parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-9, tenants who participate in cooperative purchasing programs have a statutory protection against being locked into supplier contracts lasting more than five years. If a cooperative supplier has offered or enrolled a consumer in a contract exceeding that limit, the violation is subject to a civil penalty enforceable exclusively by the Indiana Attorney General. Tenants who believe a cooperative supplier has violated this provision may consider contacting the Indiana Attorney General's consumer protection office or a tenant-rights organization to understand what reporting options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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