1. (a) If ownership of the model residence changes:

   1. (1) a new owner that continues to use the property as a model residence may claim the deduction under this chapter; and
   2. (2) the deduction may not be applied for an assessment date other than the assessment dates to which the deduction could have applied under section 2 of this chapter if ownership had not changed.

2. (b) A person who owns a model residence and claims a deduction under this chapter shall provide to the county auditor a notice that:

   1. (1) informs the auditor of a transfer of the ownership of the model residence; and

   2. (2) indicates whether the new owner is eligible to receive a deduction under this chapter.

      The notice required by this subsection must be submitted to the county auditor at the same time that a sales disclosure form is filed under IC 6-1.1-5.5 .

As added by P.L.70-2008, SEC.1.