1. (a) This section applies to a nonparticipating manufacturer whose principal place of business is located outside the United States.

2. (b) Each year, a nonparticipating manufacturer shall provide to the attorney general a declaration from each of the nonparticipating manufacturer's importers that does the following:

   1. (1) States that the importer assumes joint and several liability with the nonparticipating manufacturer for the following payments, penalties, costs, and fees with respect to the importer:

      1. (A) Any escrow payments required under IC 24-3-3-12 (2) for deposit in a qualified escrow fund.
      2. (B) Any penalties assessed against the nonparticipating manufacturer under IC 24-3-3 or this chapter.
      3. (C) Payment of all costs and fees recovered by the state against the nonparticipating manufacturer under section 28 of this chapter.

   2. (2) Appoints a registered agent for service of process for the importer and provides notice in accordance with section 16 of this chapter.

      The attorney general shall prescribe the form of a declaration under this subsection, including dates for filing the declaration.

As added by P.L.24-2010, SEC.4.