32 M.R.S. § 4661
§ 4661. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the
following meanings.
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.
2.
MERCHANDISE. "Merchandise" includes any objects, wares, goods, commodities, intangibles or services.
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.
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.
4.
SALE. "Sale" includes any sale, transfer, exchange or barter, offer for sale or attempt to sell any
merchandise for cash or on credit.
CHAPTER 69. VENDORS
SUBCHAPTER V. CONSUMER SOLICITATION SALES
