Definitions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.511
in effect407.511. Definitions. — As used in sections 407.511 to 407.556 , unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:
(1) "Mileage" , the actual distance that a vehicle has traveled;
(2) "Odometer" , an instrument for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation; but does not include any auxiliary odometer designed to be reset by the operator of the motor vehicle for the purpose of recording mileage on trips;
(3) "Person" , any natural person, corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or any agent, corporate officer or partner acting in such capacity;
(4) "Repair and replacement" , to restore to a sound working condition by replacing the odometer or any part thereof or by correcting what is inoperative;
(5) "Transfer" , to change ownership by purchase, gift, or any other means;
(6) "Transferee" , any person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred by purchase, gift, or any means other than by the creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferee; and
(7) "Transferor" , any person who transfers his ownership in a motor vehicle by sale, gift, or any means other than by creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferor.
(L. 1983 S.B. 9, A.L. 1989 S.B. 327)
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