Section 11-801 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-801. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Consignee.- "Consignee" means a commercial agent who is: 

(1) Entrusted with the possession of goods or agricultural products, by or for the owner, to be sold for compensation in the ordinary course of the agent's trade or business; and 

(2) Generally known by those dealing with him to be substantially engaged in selling the goods or agricultural products of others. 

(c)  Goods.- "Goods" includes wares or merchandise, but does not include agricultural products. 

(d)  Person.- "Person" includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. 

(e)  Possessory document.- "Possessory document" means a bill of lading, warehouse receipt, order for delivery of goods, or other document which evidences possession. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 2, §§ 3, 5; 1975, ch. 49, § 3; 2010, ch. 611, § 2.]