§ 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.


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