Section 646A.480 - Definitions for ORS 646A.480 to 646A.495.

OR Rev Stat § 646A.480 (2019) (N/A)
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(1)(a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled device, other than a motor home, that is used:

(A) To transport persons or property upon a public highway; and

(B) For personal, family or household purposes.

(b) "Motor vehicle" does not include a motor vehicle owned as part of a fleet and maintained under the terms of a maintenance contract.

(2) "Owner" means an individual who has legal authority or apparent legal authority to make decisions concerning the maintenance or repair of a motor vehicle.

(3) "Owner’s designee" means an individual who received permission in accordance with ORS 646A.495 to make decisions concerning the repair or maintenance of a motor vehicle.

(4)(a) "Vehicle repair shop" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity that in exchange for payment evaluates the condition of, maintains or repairs a motor vehicle.

(b) "Vehicle repair shop" does not include a motor vehicle body and frame repair shop, as defined in ORS 746.275. [2009 c.133 §1]