CHAPTER 8. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT MOLDING PROCESS

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Chapter 8. Prohibition on Direct Molding Process

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"Direct molding process" defined

    

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "direct molding process" means
any process by which a manufactured watercraft or its component
part is used as a plug for the making of a mold from which a
duplicate of the watercraft or component is made.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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"Mold" defined

    

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "mold" means any pattern, hollow
form, matrix, or other device for giving shape or form to material in
a plastic or molten state.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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"Plug" defined

    

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plug" means a manufactured item
used to make a mold.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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"Watercraft" defined

    

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "watercraft" means any
instrumentality or device in or by means of which a person may be
transported upon waters and includes a motorboat, sailboat, rowboat,
skiff, dinghy, or canoe of whatever length or size.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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Acts prohibited

    

Sec. 5. (a) A person may not manufacture, by use of a direct
molding process, a watercraft or its component part manufactured by
another person without permission of that other person.

    (b) A person may not sell a watercraft or its component part
manufactured in violation of subsection (a).

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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Civil action for injunctive relief or damages

    

Sec. 6. (a) A person injured by a violation of section 5 of this
chapter may bring a civil action for:

        (1) injunctive relief;

        (2) actual damages caused by the violation;

        (3) treble damages; and

        (4) costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

    (b) Injunctive relief may be granted for a violation of section 5 of

this chapter regardless of the failure of the plaintiff to show
irreparable injury.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.

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Application of chapter

    

Sec. 7. This chapter applies to products duplicated using a mold
made after August 31, 1987.

As added by P.L.250-1987, SEC.1.