571—47.12(321G) Definitions.

For purposes of this division, the following definitions shall apply:

“Dealer” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1.

“Distributor” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1.

“Engaged in the business,” or similar wording, means doing any of the following acts for the purpose of selling snowmobiles at retail: acquiring, selling, exchanging, holding, offering, displaying, brokering, accepting on consignment or conducting a retail auction, or acting as an agent for the purpose of doing any of these acts. A person selling at retail more than five snowmobiles during a 12-month period may be presumed to be engaged in the business.

“Established place of business” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1.

“Manufacturer” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 321G.1.

“Manufacturer’s certificate of origin” means a certification signed by the manufacturer, distributor or importer that the snowmobile described has been transferred to the person or dealer named, and that the transfer is the first transfer of the vehicle in ordinary trade and commerce. A manufacturer’s certificate of origin may also be referred to as a manufacturer’s statement of origin.

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