Montana Code Annotated 1997

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     30-14-502. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Buyer" means anyone who gives a consideration for the purchase or use of goods or services.
     (2) "Personal solicitation" means any attempt by a seller who regularly engages in transactions of the same kind to sell goods or services which are primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, when either the seller or a person acting for him contacts the buyer by telephone or in person other than at the place of business of the seller, except:
     (a) an attempted sale in which the buyer personally knows the identity of the seller, the name of the business, firm, or organization he represents, and the identity or kinds of goods or services offered for sale;
     (b) an attempted sale in which the buyer has initiated the contact with the seller;
     (c) an attempted sale of a newspaper subscription in which the seller is a minor engaged in both the delivery and the sale of the newspaper; or
     (d) an attempted sale of an insurance policy.
     (3) "Personal solicitation sale" means the purchase, lease, or rental of any goods or services following a personal solicitation by the seller or a person acting for him, provided the buyer is required to give consideration in excess of $25 in cash or credit therefor.
     (4) "Seller" means a lessor, renter, or anyone offering goods or services for consideration, including assignee of a seller.

     History: En. 85-502.1 by Sec. 2, Ch. 191, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 85-502.1; amd. Sec. 138, Ch. 575, L. 1981.

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