S.B. 77 Enrolled

EXPANSION OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLE
WARRANTIES
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Patrice M. Arent

LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act to include motorcycles as
covered vehicles.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. amends the definition of motor vehicles to include motorcycles designed primarily
for use and operation on paved highways as motor vehicles covered under the New
Motor Vehicles Warranties Act.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
13-20-2, as last amended by Chapter 21, Laws of Utah 1999

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 11. Section 13-20-2 is amended to read:
13-20-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Consumer" means an individual who has entered into an agreement or contract for
the transfer, lease, or 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; [and]
(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) farm tractor, [motorcycle,] road tractor, or truck tractor as defined in Section
41-1a-102 ;
(iii) mobile home as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; [or]
(iv) any motor vehicle with a gross laden weight of over 12,000 pounds, except a motor
home as defined under Subsection (3)[.];
(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 41-1a-102 ;
(vii) a moped as defined in Section 41-6-1 ;
(viii) a motor assisted scooter as defined in Section 41-6-1 ; or
(ix) a motor-driven cycle as defined in Section 41-6-1 .

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