Section 331-12-2 - Definitions For this chapter, the following terms are defined as:
A.Multi-purpose Funeral Vehicle: "Multipurpose Funeral Vehicle" means a vehicle, other than a hearse, used for transporting dead human bodies or human remains.B.Hearse: "Hearse" means a vehicle specially constructed and used for conveying dead human bodies or human remains.C.Hinge Point: "Hinge Point" means the point on a seat assembly where the vehicle seat back attaches to and pivots above the horizontal seat base.D.Platform: "Platform" means a removable or permanent rigid surface including but not limited to a casket floor, a loading deck, or wood or other material that is used to facilitate the loading and unloading of transportation equipment.E.Raised Platform: "Raised Platform" means a platform at a height above the hinge point.F.Transporation Equipment: "Transportation Equipment" means a stretcher, cot, rack, cot mate, tray, platform, casket, alternative container, or like mechanisms that are made of metal or other rigid materials and are used for transporting dead human bodies or human remains.02-331 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 2