Oregon Statutes 646A.050 – Definitions
As used in this section and ORS § 646A.052:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 646A.050
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(1) ‘Base price’ means the total retail cost of the following unless separately disclosed as described in ORS § 646A.052 (2):
(a) The manufactured dwelling as provided by the manufacturer;
(b) Features added by the dealer, if any;
(c) Freight; and
(d) Delivery and installation as stated in the purchase agreement.
(2) ‘Buyer’ means a person who buys or agrees to buy a manufactured dwelling.
(3) ‘Improvements’ means goods and services not included in the base price that are, in general, needed to prepare a site and complete the setup of a manufactured dwelling. ‘Improvements’ includes, but is not limited to, permits, site preparation, sidewalks, concrete, utility connections, skirting, steps, railings, decks, awnings, carports, garages, sheds, gutters, downspouts, rain drains, heat pumps, air conditioning, basements, plants and landscaping, installation fees and system development charges.
(4) ‘Manufactured dwelling’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 446.003.
(5) ‘Manufactured dwelling dealer’ or ‘dealer’ means a person who sells a manufactured dwelling in a manner that makes the person subject to the license requirement of ORS § 446.671.
(6) ‘Purchase agreement’ means the written contract between the manufactured dwelling dealer and the buyer for the purchase of a manufactured dwelling. ‘Purchase agreement’ does not include documents of a retail installment contract or loan agreement entered into as part of the purchase transaction. [Formerly 646.400]