61-12-801. Disclosure of data from rental vehicle — definitions. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), a rental vehicle entity that rents a rental vehicle equipped with a global positioning system or a satellite navigation system to a person in this state shall disclose in the rental agreement or a written addendum to the rental agreement the presence and purpose of the system.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 61-12-801

  • Business entity: means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other legal entity recognized under state law. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Driver: means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Light vehicle: means a motor vehicle commonly referred to as an automobile, van, sport utility vehicle, or truck having a manufacturer's rated capacity of 1 ton or less. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Motor-driven cycle: means a motorcycle, including a motor scooter, with a motor that produces 5 horsepower or less. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Motorcycle: means a motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of the operator and that is designated to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Off-highway vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle designed for recreation or cross-country travel on public lands, trails, easements, lakes, rivers, or streams. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Operator: means a person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Owner: means each person who holds the legal title to a vehicle. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, state agency, local government unit, another state government, the United States, a political subdivision of this or another state, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Quadricycle: means a four-wheeled motor vehicle, designed for on-road or off-road use, having a seat or saddle on which the operator sits. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Vehicle: means a device in, on, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn on a public highway, except devices moved by animal power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Montana Code 61-1-101

(b)A rental vehicle entity that uses a global positioning system or a satellite navigation system only to track lost or stolen vehicles or provide navigational services is not required to provide the disclosure in subsection (1)(a).

(2)As used in this section:

(a)”rental agreement” means a written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of a rental vehicle that is provided by a rental vehicle entity for the rental of a rental vehicle for a period of not more than 90 days;

(b)”rental vehicle” means a light vehicle, a motorcycle, a motor-driven cycle, a quadricycle, or an off-highway vehicle that is used under a rental agreement by a person other than the owner of the rental vehicle;

(c)”rental vehicle entity” means a business entity that provides rental vehicles to the public without a driver, pilot, or operator under a rental agreement for a fee.