Section 1 Definitions - Massachusetts Statutes

Section 1. The following words shall for the purposes of this chapter have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:—

“Deputy director”, the deputy director of standards in the office of consumer affairs and business regulation.

“Transient vendor”, any person, either principal or agent, who engages in a temporary or transient business in the commonwealth selling goods, wares or merchandise, either in one locality or in traveling from place to place.

“Temporary or transient business”, any exhibition and sale of goods, wares or merchandise which is carried on in any tent, booth, building or other structure, unless such place is open for business during usual business hours for a period of at least twelve consecutive months.