Utah § 13-20-2 - Definitions.

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§ 13-20-2. Definitions.

Effective 5/6/2026
13-20-2. Definitions.
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.

(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 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

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