§ 32-33-21-1 — Repeal of ambulance lien law

(a) Notwithstanding the repeal of IC 32-33-5
concerning ambulance liens on July 1, 2013, if a provider of emergency
ambulance services perfects a lien under IC 32-33-5-4 before July 1,
2013:
(1) the lien remains valid; and
(2) the provisions of IC 32-33-5 in effect on June 30, 2013,
continue to apply to the lien;
until the lien is released under IC 32-33-5 as in effect on June 30, 2013.
(b) The repeal of IC 32-33-5 may not be construed to affect or
abridge a right of a provider of emergency ambulance services:
(1) to collect amounts claimed to be due the provider for
emergency ambulance services; and
(2) that is conferred under any other law or contractual right.
(c) The repeal of IC 32-33-5 may not be construed to affect a
patient's financial obligation under any other law or contract to pay the
provider of emergency ambulance services the reasonable value of the
services provided to the patient.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.173-2013, SEC.7.