108 STAT. 1034 PUBLIC LAW 103-272—JULY 5, 1994 PART C—INFORMATION, STANDARDS, AND REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER 321—GENERAL Sec. 32101. Definitions. 32102. Authorization of appropriations. §32101. Definitions In this part (except section 32304 and chapter 329)— (1) "bumper standard" means a minimum performance standard that substantially reduces— (A) the damage to the front or rear end of a passenger motor vehicle from a low-speed collision (including a collision with a fixed barrier) or from towing the vehicle; or (B) the cost of repairing the damage. (2) "insurer" means a person in the business of issuing, or reinsuring any part of, a passenger motor vehicle insurance policy. (3) "interstate commerce" means commerce between a place in a State and— (A) a place in another State; or (B) another place in the same State through another State. (4) "make", when describing a passenger motor vehicle, means the trade name of the manufacturer of the vehicle. (5) "manufacturer" means a person— (A) manufacturing or assembling passenger motor vehicles or passenger motor vehicle equipment; or (B) importing motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment for resale. (6) "model", when describing a passenger motor vehicle, means a category of passenger motor vehicles based on the size, style, and type of a make of vehicle. (7) "motor vehicle" means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, but does not include a vehicle operated only on a rail line. (8) "motor vehicle accident" means an accident resulting from the maintenance or operation of a passenger motor vehicle or passenger motor vehicle equipment. (9) "multipurpose passenger vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle constructed on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation. (10) "passenger motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle with motive power designed to carry not more than 12 individuals, but does not include— (A) a motorcycle; or (B) a truck not designed primarily to carry its operator or passengers. (11) "passenger motor vehicle equipment" means— (A) a system, part, or component of a passenger motor vehicle as originally made; (B) a similar part or component made or sold for replacement or improvement of a system, part, or compo-
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