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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
10 §1486. Definitions


10 ME Rev Stat § 1486 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE

§1486. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1987, c. 574, (NEW).]

1. Change orders. "Change orders" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract.

[ 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30 (AMD) .]

2. Down payment. "Down payment" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract.

[ 1987, c. 574, (NEW) .]

3. Materials. "Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence.

[ 1987, c. 574, (NEW) .]

4. Home construction contract. "Home construction contract" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work.

[ 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD) .]

5. Residence. "Residence" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter.

[ 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 574, (NEW). 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD). 1989, c. 502, §A30 (AMD).

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