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  • (1) "Automatic renewal provision" means a provision under which a service contract is renewed for one or more specified periods if:
    • (a) the renewal causes the service contract to be in effect more than six months after the day of the initiation of the service contract; and
    • (b) the renewal is effective unless the consumer gives notice to the seller of the consumer's intention to terminate the service contract.
  • (2) "Business consumer" means a person engaged in business if the person enters into a service contract as part of the person's business activities.
  • (3)
    • (a) "Consumer" means a person receiving service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
    • (b) "Consumer" includes a representative of an association subject to:
      • (i)Title 57, Chapter 8, Condominium Ownership Act; or
      • (ii)Title 57, Chapter 8a, Community Association Act.
  • (4) "Seller" means a person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.
  • (5)
    • (a) "Service contract" means a contract for service, maintenance, or repair:
      • (i) in connection with real property; or
      • (ii) that provides a benefit to the real property.
    • (b) "Service contract" does not include a contract affecting any right, title, estate, or interest in real property, including:
      • (i) a fee title interest;
      • (ii) a leasehold interest;
      • (iii) an option contract relating to real property;
      • (iv) a real estate purchase contract;
      • (v) an easement; or
      • (vi) any other real property interest governed by Title 57, Real Estate.




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