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.

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 :
(i) a motor home, as defined in this section, but only the self-propelled vehicle and chassis sold in this state;
(ii) a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state; and
(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 :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) 

    (a)  “Motor vehicle” includes:

    (i)  a motor home, as defined in this section, but only the self-propelled vehicle and chassis sold in this state;

    (ii)  a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, sold in this state; and

    (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.

    (b)  “Motor vehicle” does not include:

    (i)  those portions of a motor home designated, used, or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space;

    (ii)  a road tractor or truck tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;

    (iii)  a mobile home as defined in Section 41-1a-102;

    (iv)  any motor vehicle with a gross laden weight of over 12,000 pounds, except:

    (A)  a motor home as defined under Subsection (3); and

    (B)  a farm tractor as defined in Section 41-1a-102;

    (v)  a motorcycle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, if the motorcycle is designed primarily for use or operation over unimproved terrain;

    (vi)  an electric assisted bicycle as defined in Section 41-6a-102;

    (vii)  a moped as defined in Section 41-6a-102;

    (viii)  a motor assisted scooter as defined in Section 41-6a-102; or

    (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.

    Amended by Chapter 124, 2013 General Session