The definitions in 2006 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2394, section 1,
are made part of this chapter. In addition, the following words and phrases
when used in this chapter shall have these meanings respectively ascribed to
them, except when the context otherwise requires.
"Bureau" means the Building Code Bureau, Fire
Marshal Division, Iowa Department of Public Safety, State Public Safety
Headquarters Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.
"Certificate of title " means a document
issued by the appropriate official which contains a statement of the owner's
title, the name and address of the owner, a description of the vehicle, a
statement of all security interests and additional information required under
the laws or rules of the jurisdiction in which the document was issued, and
which is recognized as a matter of law as a document evidencing ownership of
the vehicle described. The terms "title certificate," "title only," and "title"
are synonymous with the term "certificate of title."
"Commissioner " means the building code
commissioner.
"Department" means the Iowa department of
public safety.
"Manufacturer's certificate of origin " means
a certification signed by the manufacturer or importer that the manufactured or
mobile home described has been transferred to the person or retailer named and
that the transfer is the first transfer of the manufactured or mobile home in
ordinary trade and commerce. The description shall include the make, model
year, vehicle identification number, and other information which may be
required by statute or rule. The terms "manufacturer's statement," "importer's
statement or certificate," "MSO" and "MCO" are synonymous with the term
"manufacturer's certificate of origin."
"Model year " means the year of original
manufacture or the year certified by the manufacturer.
[Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/17/09]
