§ 12–502. Definitions

Cite as: 47 CNCA § 12-502

As used in the Cherokee Nation Odometer Setting Act:

1. "Odometer" means an instrument for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation; but shall not include any auxiliary odometer designed to be reset by the operator of the motor vehicle for the purpose of recording mileage for a limited purpose;

2. "Repair and replacement" means to restore to sound working condition by replacing the odometer or any part thereof or by correcting the inoperative part;

3. "Transfer" means to change ownership of a motor vehicle by purchase, sale or any other means wherein there is an exchange of monetary or equivalent compensation;

4. "Transferee" means any person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred by purchase or any other means wherein there is an exchange of monetary or equivalent compensation;

5. "Transferor" means any person who transfers his ownership in a motor vehicle by sale or any other means wherein there is an exchange of monetary or equivalent compensation; and

6. "True mileage driven" means the amount of mileage a motor vehicle has been driven as registered by the odometer within the designed tolerance of the manufacturer.

Historical Data

LA 02-21, eff. January 11, 2021.