§ 15-953. Definitions.  


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  • For purposes of the Aftermarket Crash Parts Regulation Act:

    1.  "Insurer" means an insurance company authorized to do business in our state and any person authorized to represent the insurer with respect to a claim;

    2.  "Aftermarket crash part" means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels;

    3.  "Non-original equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash part" means aftermarket crash parts not made for or by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle;

    4.  "Repair facility" means any motor vehicle dealer, garage, body shop or other commercial entity which undertakes the repair or replacement of those parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle; and

    5.  "Installer" means any person who actually does the work of replacing or repairing parts of a motor vehicle.

Added by Laws 1991, c. 161, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.