Superseded 7/1/2023)

Superseded 7/1/2023
59-12-602.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:

(1) 

Terms Used In Utah Code 59-12-602

  • fifth wheel trailer: means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle. See Utah Code 59-12-602
  • Fixed guideway: means a public transit facility that uses and occupies:
(a) rail for the use of public transit; or
(b) a separate right-of-way for the use of public transit. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • Highway: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • 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
  • Mobile home: means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-302. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • Motor vehicle: means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • Motorcycle: means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2. See Utah Code 59-12-602
  • rental: includes an agreement covering a motor vehicle and trailer if the amount of consideration may be increased or decreased by reference to the amount realized upon sale or disposition of the property as defined in Section 7701(h)(1), Internal Revenue Code. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • Sale: includes :
    (i) installment and credit sales;
    (ii) any closed transaction constituting a sale;
    (iii) any sale of electrical energy, gas, services, or entertainment taxable under this chapter;
    (iv) any transaction if the possession of property is transferred but the seller retains the title as security for the payment of the price; and
    (v) any transaction under which right to possession, operation, or use of any article of tangible personal property is granted under a lease or contract and the transfer of possession would be taxable if an outright sale were made. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • Snowmobile: means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2. See Utah Code 59-12-602
  • Use: means the exercise of any right or power over tangible personal property, a product transferred electronically, or a service under Subsection 59-12-103(1), incident to the ownership or the leasing of that tangible personal property, product transferred electronically, or service. See Utah Code 59-12-102
  • vehicle: includes :
    (i) a vehicle described in Subsection (143)(a); or
    (ii) 
    (A) a locomotive;
    (B) a freight car;
    (C) railroad work equipment; or
    (D) other railroad rolling stock. See Utah Code 59-12-102
    (a)  Subject to Subsection (1)(b), “airport facility” means an airport of regional significance, as defined by the Transportation Commission by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

    (b)  “Airport facility” includes:

    (i)  an appurtenance to an airport, including a fixed guideway that provides transportation service to or from the airport;

    (ii)  a control tower, including a radar system;

    (iii)  a public area of an airport; or

    (iv)  a terminal facility.

    (2)  “All-terrain type I vehicle” means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.

    (3)  “All-terrain type II vehicle” means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.

    (4)  “All-terrain type III vehicle” means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.

    (5)  “Convention facility” means any publicly owned or operated convention center, sports arena, or other facility at which conventions, conferences, and other gatherings are held and whose primary business or function is to host such conventions, conferences, and other gatherings.

    (6)  “Cultural facility” means any publicly owned or operated museum, theater, art center, music hall, or other cultural or arts facility.

    (7) 

    (a)  Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), “off-highway vehicle” means any snowmobile, all-terrain type I vehicle, all-terrain type II vehicle, all-terrain type III vehicle, or motorcycle.

    (b)  “Off-highway vehicle” does not include a vehicle that is a motor vehicle under Section 41-1a-102.

    (8)  “Motorcycle” means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.

    (9)  “Recreation facility” or “tourist facility” means any publicly owned or operated park, campground, marina, dock, golf course, water park, historic park, monument, planetarium, zoo, bicycle trails, and other recreation or tourism-related facility.

    (10) 

    (a)  Except as provided in Subsection (10)(c), “recreational vehicle” means a vehicular unit other than a mobile home, primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use, that is pulled by another vehicle.

    (b)  “Recreational vehicle” includes:

    (i)  a travel trailer;

    (ii)  a camping trailer; and

    (iii)  a fifth wheel trailer.

    (c)  “Recreational vehicle” does not include a vehicle that is a motor vehicle under Section 41-1a-102.

    (11) 

    (a)  “Restaurant” includes any coffee shop, cafeteria, luncheonette, soda fountain, or fast-food service where food is prepared for immediate consumption.

    (b)  “Restaurant” does not include:

    (i)  any retail establishment whose primary business or function is the sale of fuel or food items for off-premise, but not immediate, consumption; and

    (ii)  a theater that sells food items, but not a dinner theater.

    (12)  “Short-term rental” means a lease or rental that is 30 days or less.

    (13)  “Snowmobile” means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.

    (14)  “Travel trailer,” “camping trailer,” or “fifth wheel trailer” means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle.

    Amended by Chapter 407, 2020 General Session