13-20-2.   Definitions.
     As used in this chapter:
     (1) "Consumer" means an individual who enters into an agreement or contract for the transfer, lease, purchase of a new motor vehicle other than for purposes of resale, or sublease during the duration of the period defined under Section 13-20-5.
     (2) "Manufacturer" means manufacturer, importer, distributor, or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle.
     (3) "Motor home" means a self-propelled vehicular unit, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation use.
     (4) (a) "Motor vehicle" includes:
     (i) a motor home, as defined in this section, but only the self-propelled vehicle and chassis sold in this state;
     (ii) a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state; and
     (iii) a motorcycle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state if the motorcycle is designed primarily for use and operation on paved highways.
     (b) "Motor vehicle" does not include:
     (i) those portions of a motor home designated, used, or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space;
     (ii) a road tractor or truck tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
     (iii) a mobile home as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
     (iv) any motor vehicle with a gross laden weight of over 12,000 pounds, except:
     (A) a motor home as defined under Subsection (3); and
     (B) a farm tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
     (v) a motorcycle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, if the motorcycle is designed primarily for use or operation over unimproved terrain;
     (vi) an electric assisted bicycle as defined in Section 41-6a-102;
     (vii) a moped as defined in Section 41-6a-102;
     (viii) a motor assisted scooter as defined in Section 41-6a-102; or
     (ix) a motor-driven cycle as defined in Section 41-6a-102.

Amended by Chapter 175, 2008 General Session
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