§ 24-4-9-18 — Additional charges for optional items

Notwithstanding section 17(3) of this chapter,
a rental company may charge for the rental of a vehicle, in addition to
the rental rate, taxes, airport fees, and any mileage charge, an
additional charge for an item or service provided during the rental of
the vehicle if the renter can avoid incurring that additional charge by
choosing not to obtain the item or utilize the service. Items and services
for which the rental company may impose an additional charge under
this section include the following:
(1) Optional insurance or accessories requested by the renter.
(2) Service charges assessed when the insured returns the vehicle
to a location other than the location where the vehicle was rented.
(3) A charge for refueling a vehicle that is returned with less fuel
in its tank than when the rental period began.
(4) A damage waiver that conforms to the provisions of this
chapter.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.57-1999, SEC.2; P.L.19-2005, SEC.5.