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2014 Utah Code
Title 13 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 20 - New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act
Section 2 - Definitions.

Universal Citation:
UT Code ยง 13-20-2 (2014)
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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.
(5) "Recreational vehicle trailer" means a travel trailer, camping trailer, or fifth wheel trailer.


Amended by Chapter 124, 2013 General Session
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