As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle that:

1. (1) has a declared gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand (10,000) pounds;

2. (2) is sold to:

   1. (A) a buyer in Indiana and registered in Indiana; or
   2. (B) a buyer in Indiana who is a nonresident (as defined in IC 9-13-2-113 );
3. (3) is intended primarily for use and operation on public highways; and

4. (4) is required to be registered or licensed before use or operation.

   The term does not include a recreational vehicle.

As added by P.L.91-2022, SEC.1.