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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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COMMERCIAL LAW |
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TITLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 2. CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION |
§ 14-201. Definitions
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(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.