In §§ 32-6B-79 to 32-6B-83, inclusive, the term, manufacturer, includes a representative or a person or entity who is directly or indirectly controlled by, or is under common control with, the manufacturer. For purposes of this section, a person or entity is controlled by a manufacturer if the manufacturer has the authority directly or indirectly, by law or by agreement of the parties, to direct or influence the management and policies of the person or entity. However, the term, manufacturer, does not include any person or entity who manufactures or assembles less than two hundred fifty motorcycles a year or who manufactures or assembles trailers.

Source: SL 2000, ch 151, § 1; SL 2002, ch 153, § 3; SL 2006, ch 164, § 1.