[§481J-1] Definitions.
189 words·~1 min read·
/hi/481j-1A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
[§481J-1] Definitions. When used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
"Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a used motor vehicle primarily used for personal, family, or household purposes and subject to a warranty, and the spouse or child of the purchaser if the motor vehicle is transferred to the spouse or child during the duration of any warranty applicable to such motor vehicle, and any other person entitled by the terms of such warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty.
"Dealer" is defined in section 437-1.1.
"Used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as that term is defined in section 481I-2, which has been purchased or transferred either after one year from the date of original delivery, or after twelve thousand miles of operation, whichever occurs first.
"Warranty" means any undertaking in connection with the sale by a dealer of a used motor vehicle to refund, repair, replace, maintain, or take other action with respect to that used motor vehicle and provided at no extra charge beyond the price of the used motor vehicle. [L 1994, c 224, pt of §1]