1. (a) As used in this chapter, "provider" means a person who is contractually obligated to a holder under a service contract.
2. (b) A merchant or other seller of a service contract is not a "provider" for the purposes of this chapter by virtue of acting as the seller of the service contract.

As added by P.L.129-2014, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.196-2021, SEC.32.