KRS 186A.510: Definitions for KRS 186A.500 to 186A.550.

As used in KRS 186A.500 to 186A.550, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Brand" means a designation that is affixed as required by this chapter, or that has

previously been affixed, to a motor vehicle title that establishes a portion of the

history of the motor vehicle and that shall be fixed to all subsequently issued titles

for that vehicle;

(2) "Classic motor vehicle project" means a motor vehicle that is:

(a) At least twenty-five (25) years old;

(b) Not in roadworthy condition; and

(c) Either currently in this state and not titled or being brought into this state with

a regular title from another state that does not denote it as "salvage," "junk,"

"rebuilt," or any similar designation;

(3) "Dealer" means a person or business as defined in KRS 190 .010 who sells or offers

for sale a motor vehicle;

(4) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle which meets the description set forth in KRS

186A.295(1)(a);

(5) "Motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in KRS 186.010(8)(a) and (b);

(6) "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle or a person who

pursuant to a bona fide sale has received physical possession of the vehicle subject

to any applicable security interest;

(7) "Rebuilt vehicle" means a vehicle that has been repaired to a road worthy condition

after having been registered as a salvage vehicle pursuant to KRS 186A.520, or a

similar salvage designation from another licensing jurisdiction;

(8) "Roadworthy condition" means a vehicle in a safe condition to operate on the

highway and capable of transporting persons or property that complies fully with

the provisions of KRS Chapter 189 pertaining to vehicle equipment; and

(9) "Water damage" means damage to a motor vehicle caused by submerging or

partially submerging the vehicle in water to the extent that the vehicle was

submerged or partially submerged at any water level above the dashboard of the

vehicle, regardless of the actual dollar amount of the damage.