Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 4661. Definitions

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.