Section 7. Definitions

A. Type A - A Type "A" school bus is a van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutaway front- section vehicle with a left side driver's door. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two classifications: Type A-I, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than equal to 10,000 pounds; and Type A-II with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Type “A-I” school buses are not approved for use in New Mexico. B. Type B - A Type "B" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two classifications: Type B1, with GVWR less than or equal to 10,000 pounds; and Type B2, with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Type “B” school buses are not approved for use in New Mexico. C. Type C - A Type "C" school bus is constructed utilizing a chassis with a hood and front fender assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. D. Type D - A Type "D" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is ahead of the front wheels. E. Commercial advertiser - A person who advertises a product or services for profit or not for profit and has a permitted advertisement. F. School bus private owner - A person who owns a school bus other than a local school district, the state public education department, the state or any other political subdivision of the state.