Section 14-201 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-201. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Collector.- "Collector" means a person collecting or attempting to collect an alleged debt arising out of a consumer transaction. 

(c)  Consumer transaction.- "Consumer transaction" means any transaction involving a person seeking or acquiring real or personal property, services, money, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes. 

(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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 83, § 167; 1975, ch. 49, § 3; 2010, ch. 611, § 2.]