Oregon Statutes 646A.480 – Definitions for ORS 646A.480 to 646A.495
As used in ORS § 646A.480 to 646A.495:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 646A.480
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
(1)(a) ‘Motor vehicle’ means a self-propelled device, other than a motor home, that is used:
(A) To transport persons or property upon a public highway; and
(B) For personal, family or household purposes.
(b) ‘Motor vehicle’ does not include a motor vehicle owned as part of a fleet and maintained under the terms of a maintenance contract.
(2) ‘Owner’ means an individual who has legal authority or apparent legal authority to make decisions concerning the maintenance or repair of a motor vehicle.
(3) ‘Owner’s designee’ means an individual who received permission in accordance with ORS § 646A.495 to make decisions concerning the repair or maintenance of a motor vehicle.
(4)(a) ‘Vehicle repair shop’ means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity that in exchange for payment evaluates the condition of, maintains or repairs a motor vehicle.
(b) ‘Vehicle repair shop’ does not include a motor vehicle body and frame repair shop, as defined in ORS § 746.275. [2009 c.133 § 1]