13-20-2. Definitions.

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Effective 5/6/2026

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 .

(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.

(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 14,000 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 ; or

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

(5)"Recreational vehicle trailer" means a travel trailer, camping trailer, or fifth wheel trailer.

Amended by Chapter 334 , 2026 General Session