Section 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.Added by P.L. 173-2013, SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2013.