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The following words and phrases when used in this act shall, for the purpose of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Person. The term “person” shall mean any individual or individuals, firm, corporation, partnership, association, trustee, receiver or assignee for the benefit of creditors.
Manufacturer. The term “manufacturer” shall mean any person, firm, corporation, partnership or association engaged either directly or indirectly in the manufacture or wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and other specific commodities.
Dealer. The term “dealer” shall mean any person, firm, association or corporation or other organization of any kind, character or nature regularly engaged or intending to engage in the business of selling motor vehicles and other specific commodities at retail within this state.
Financing. The term “financing” shall include the buying, selling, assigning or dealing in conditional sales contracts, chattel mortgages or leases arising out of the retail sale of motor vehicles and other specific commodities.
Motor vehicle.The term “motor vehicle” shall mean every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
Commodities. The term “commodities” means manufactured articles offered for sale to the general public.
Specific commodities.The term “specific commodities” means commodities identified and agreed upon at the time a contract to sell, or a sale, is made.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles § 8-601. Definition of words and phrases - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-8-automobiles-and-other-vehicles/ks-st-sect-8-601/
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