N.J.S.A. 7:27-16 as of April 5, 2004

means, with respect to automobiles and light duty trucks, the application of surface coating formulations, except during original equipment manufacturing, to the main body or other exterior areas of any passenger car or any motor vehicle capable of seating 15 or fewer passengers or any motor vehicle rated at 8,500 pounds (3,856 kilograms) gross ... ................
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