1. A person shall not issue, offer for sale, or sell a motor vehicle service contract or residential service contract in this state unless the person is licensed as a service company under this chapter.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 523C.2

  • Contract: means the same as defined in section 554D. See Iowa Code 554E.1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Licensed service company: means a service company which is licensed by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter. See Iowa Code 523C.1
  • Motor vehicle: means any self-propelled vehicle subject to registration under chapter 321. See Iowa Code 523C.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Sale: means any sale, offer for sale, or attempt to sell or lease any land, to the public in this state, for cash or on credit. See Iowa Code 543C.1
  • Service company: means a person who is contractually obligated to perform services pursuant to a motor vehicle service contract or residential service contract. See Iowa Code 523C.1
  • Service contract: means a motor vehicle service contract or residential service contract. See Iowa Code 523C.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The licensure requirements of this chapter shall not apply to any person who provides support services or works under the direction of a licensed service company in connection with the issuance, offer for sale, or sale of a service contract in this state, including but not limited to a person who provides marketing, administrative, or technical support.