§ 113.001 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   IMPOUND YARD. The same term as set forth by §§ 156.605 through 156.610 of this code of ordinances used by a business with a valid business license and in compliance with all state law and city ordinances.

   MOTOR CARRIER. A person engaged in or transacting the business of transporting passengers, freight, merchandise or other property by a commercial vehicle on a highway within the state and includes a tow truck business.

   OWNER. As pertaining to a vehicle means the same as that term is defined in U.C.A. § 41-1a-102.

   PROPERTY OWNER. The owner or lessee of real property.

   TOW TRUCK MOTOR CARRIER. A motor carrier that is engaged in or transacting business for tow truck services.

   TOW TRUCK OPERATOR. An individual that performs operations related to a tow truck service as an employee or as an independent contractor on behalf of a tow truck motor carrier.

   TOW TRUCK SERVICES. The functions “of”, “in” any ancillary operations associated with recovering, removing and towing a vehicle and its load from a highway or other place by means of a tow truck.

(Prior Code, § 14.10.010) (Ord. 20-10, passed 6-4-2020; Ord. 23-13, passed 7-6-2023)