Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 5: CONSUMER SOLICITATION SALES
32 §4661. Definitions

§4661. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1977, c. 696, §250 (NEW).]
1. Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases or contracts for the purchase of merchandise for any purpose, except resale in the ordinary course of trade or business.
[PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW).]
2. Merchandise. "Merchandise" includes any objects, wares, goods, commodities, intangibles or services.
[PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW).]
2-A. Permanent place of business. "Permanent place of business" means the building or other permanently affixed structure, including a home residence, which is used in whole or in part for the purpose of engaging in sales of consumer merchandise.
[PL 1987, c. 202, §1 (NEW).]
3. Person. "Person" includes any individual, firm, copartnership, association, society, club, corporation, estate, trust and any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member, stockholder or trustee thereof.
[PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW).]
4. Sale. "Sale" includes any sale, transfer, exchange or barter, offer for sale or attempt to sell any merchandise for cash or on credit.
[PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 395 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §250 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 202, §1 (AMD).