§ 522A.2 — Definitions

Iowa § 522A.2

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XIII: COMMERCE
• Ch. 522A: SALE OF INSURANCE BY VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANIES

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of insurance appointed pursuant to section
505.2.
2. “Counter employee” means any employee at least eighteen years of age employed by a
rental company that offers the products described in this chapter.
3. “Limited licensee” means a person at least eighteen years of age or an entity authorized
to sell certain insurance coverages relating to the rental of vehicles.
4. “Rental agreement” means any written agreement setting forth the terms and
conditions governing the use of a vehicle provided by a rental company for rental.
5. “Rental company” means any person or entity in the business of primarily providing
vehicles intended for the private transportation of passengers to the public under a rental
agreement for a period not to exceed ninety days.
6. “Rental period” means the term of the rental agreement.
7. “Renter” means any person obtaining the use of a vehicle from a rental company under
the terms of a rental agreement for a period not to exceed ninety days.
8. “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle under section 321.1 used for the private transportation
of passengers, including passenger vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, or used for the
transportation of cargo with a gross vehicle weight of less than twenty-six thousand and one
pounds and not requiring the operator to possess a commercial driver’s license, including
cargo vans, pickup trucks, and trucks.