Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions govern the construction of this chapter:

(a) “New motor vehicle” means a new motor vehicle as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of § 1793.22 of the Civil Code.

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(b) “Manufacturer” means a new motor vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer branch, distributor, or distributor branch required to be licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 11700) of Chapter 4 of Division 5 of the Vehicle Code.

(c) “Qualified third party dispute resolution process” means a third party dispute resolution process which operates in compliance with subdivision (d) of § 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter and which has been certified by the department pursuant to this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1232, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)