(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Consumer' means: (1) The purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a new motor vehicle; (2) Any person to whom a new motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of the warranty applicable to such motor vehicle; or (3) Any other person who is entitled to enforce the obligations of the warranty. (c) 'Dealer' has the meaning provided in § 15-101(c) of the Transportation Article. (d) 'Manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor' means a person, partnership, association, corporation, or entity engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling motor vehicles or of distributing motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers as defined in § 15-201(b), (c), and (e) of the Transportation Article. (e) (1) 'Manufacturer’s warranty period' means the earlier of: (i) The period of the motor vehicle’s first 18,000 miles of operation; or (ii) 24 months following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer. (2) This subsection does not extend any manufacturer’s express warranty. (f) (1) 'Motor vehicle' means a vehicle that is registered in this State as a: (i) Class A (passenger) vehicle; the consumer. (2) This subsection does not extend any manufacturer’s express warranty. (f) (1) 'Motor vehicle' means a vehicle that is registered in this State as a: (i) Class A (passenger) vehicle; (ii) Class D (motorcycle) vehicle; (iii) Class E (truck) vehicle with a 3/4 ton or less manufacturer’s rated capacity; or (iv) Class M (multipurpose) vehicle. (2) 'Motor vehicle' does not include a motor home. For the purpose of administering this subtitle, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall promulgate a regulation defining a motor home. (g) 'Warranty' means warranties as defined in §§ 2-312, 2-313, 2-314, and 2-315 of this article.
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