§ 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.

HISTORY: 1985, ch. 703; 1996, ch. 10, § 1; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.