1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Consumer” means the person who entered into a written contract with a household goods mover for loading, packing, moving, transporting, or storing household goods.
   2. (2) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.
   3. (3) “Household goods” means personal property of the consumer used for personal, family, or household purposes.
   4. (4) “Household goods movers” means a person who provides household goods moving services.

   5. (5) Household Goods Moving Services.

      1. (a) “Household goods moving services“ means the loading, packing, moving, transporting, storing while in transit, unloading, or otherwise taking possession or control from a consumer of household goods for the purpose of moving them to another location at the direction of the consumer for a fee.
      2. (b) “Household goods moving services” does not include moving household goods for disposal or destruction.
   6. (6) “Registration fee” means the annual fee paid by an applicant or registrant, as applicable, in connection with the issuance or renewal of a registration.
   7. (7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department, or the Secretary’s designee.
   8. (8) “State” means the State of Maryland.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§8.5-103, 8.5-104, 8.5-105.1, 8.5-105, 8.5-106, and 8.5-107, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 712)