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.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 13-20-2

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Manufacturer: means manufacturer, importer, distributor, or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 13-20-2
  • Motor home: means a self-propelled vehicular unit, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation use. See Utah Code 13-20-2
  • Motor vehicle: includes :
              (4)(a)(i) a motor home, as defined in this section, but only the self-propelled vehicle and chassis sold in this state;
              (4)(a)(ii) a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state; and
              (4)(a)(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. See Utah Code 13-20-2
  • Road: includes :
         (33)(a) a public bridge;
         (33)(b) a county way;
         (33)(c) a county road;
         (33)(d) a common road; and
         (33)(e) a state road. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(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)

     (4)(a) “Motor vehicle” includes:

          (4)(a)(i) a motor home, as defined in this section, but only the self-propelled vehicle and chassis sold in this state;
          (4)(a)(ii) a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state; and
          (4)(a)(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.
     (4)(b) “Motor vehicle” does not include:

          (4)(b)(i) those portions of a motor home designated, used, or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space;
          (4)(b)(ii) a road tractor or truck tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
          (4)(b)(iii) a mobile home as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
          (4)(b)(iv) any motor vehicle with a gross laden weight of over 12,000 pounds, except:

               (4)(b)(iv)(A) a motor home as defined under Subsection (3); and
               (4)(b)(iv)(B) a farm tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
          (4)(b)(v) a motorcycle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, if the motorcycle is designed primarily for use or operation over unimproved terrain;
          (4)(b)(vi) an electric assisted bicycle as defined in Section 41-6a-102;
          (4)(b)(vii) a moped as defined in Section 41-6a-102;
          (4)(b)(viii) a motor assisted scooter as defined in Section 41-6a-102; or
          (4)(b)(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.