Section 14-1801 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-1801. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Consumer.- "Consumer" has the same meaning as that term has in Title 13 of this article. 

(c)  Dealer.- "Dealer" means a person who engages in the business of selling or leasing household goods to consumers residing in Maryland. 

(d)  Estimated delivery date.- "Estimated delivery date" means the date established under § 14-1802 or § 14-1803 of this subtitle on which the dealer reasonably anticipates to deliver the ordered household good to the consumer. 

(e)  Household good.-  

(1) "Household good" means any article or set of articles used to furnish or supply a residential dwelling such as a sofa, cabinet, rug, carpeting, washing machine, refrigerator, television, dining room set, or range. 

(2) "Household good" does not include: 

(i) Any article taken by the consumer on the date the article was ordered; 

(ii) Any article ordered by mail; or 

(iii) Any permanent fixture. 
 

[1985, ch. 703; 1996, ch. 10, § 1; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]