As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
- (1) TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person that transacts transient business in this state either in one locality or by traveling from place to place in this state. The term includes a merchant who for the purpose of carrying on such business, hires, leases, uses, or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real property.
- (2) TRANSIENT BUSINESS. Any business conducted for the sale of merchandise or services that is carried on in any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real property for a period of less than six months in each year.
- (3) PERSON. An individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other entity.
(Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §1.)