N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26C.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024
Section 13:45A-26C.1 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Automotive repair dealer" means any person who, for compensation, engages in the business of performing or employing persons who perform maintenance, diagnosis or repair services on a motor vehicle or the replacement of parts including body parts, but excluding those persons who engage in the business of repairing motor vehicles of commercial or industrial establishments or government agencies, under contract or otherwise, but only with respect to such accounts.

"Customer" means the owner or any family member, employee or any other person whose use of the vehicle is authorized by the owner.

"Director" means the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs.

"Motor vehicle" means a passenger vehicle that is registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey or of any other comparable agency of any other jurisdiction, and all motorcycles, whether or not registered.

"Repair of motor vehicles" means all maintenance and repairs of motor vehicles performed by an automotive repair dealer but excluding changing tires, lubricating vehicles, changing oil, installing light bulbs, batteries, windshield wiper blades and other minor accessories and services. No service or accessory to be installed shall be excluded for purposes of this rule if the Director determines that performance of the service or the installation of an accessory requires mechanical expertise has given rise to a high incidence of fraud or deceptive practices, or involves a part of the vehicle essential to its safe operation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-26C.1

Recodified from 13:45A-7.1 by R.1995 d.618, effective 12/4/1995.
See: 27 N.J.R. 3566(a), 27 N.J.R. 4899(b).
Amended by R.2012 d.016, effective 1/17/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1130(a), 44 N.J.R. 166(b).
In definition "Motor vehicle", substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "Division of Motor Vehicles".