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RSMo 407.511effective 28 Aug 1989

Definitions

In plain English

This law defines key words used in Missouri rules about car odometers (the mileage tracker in a vehicle). It explains what words like 'mileage,' 'odometer,' 'transfer,' and 'person' mean when used in those rules.

Word-for-word law

407.511. Definitions. — As used in sections 407.511 to 407.556, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:

(1) "", the actual distance that a vehicle has traveled;

(2) "", an for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation; but does not include any odometer designed to be reset by the of the motor vehicle for the purpose of recording mileage on trips;

(3) "Person", any , , , or any , corporate officer or partner acting in such capacity;

(4) "Repair and replacement", to restore to a sound working condition by replacing the odometer or any part thereof or by correcting what is ;

(5) "", to change ownership by purchase, gift, or any other means;

(6) "", any person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred by purchase, gift, or any means other than by the creation of a , and any person who, as agent, signs an for the transferee; and

(7) "", any person who transfers his ownership in a motor vehicle by sale, gift, or any means other than by creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferor.

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Source & history notes

(L. 1983 S.B. 9, A.L. 1989 S.B. 327)

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