32 §11001. Short title

§11001. Short title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Maine Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.”   [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).

32 §11002. Definitions

§11002. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Communication.  “Communication” means the conveyance or receipt of information regarding or facilitating the collection of a debt, directly or indirectly, to or from any person through any medium. […]

32 §11003. Exclusions

§11003. Exclusions The term debt collector does not include:   [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Officers or employees of a creditor.  Any officer or employee of a creditor while, in the name of the creditor, collecting debts for that creditor;   [PL 1985, c. 702, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Persons related by common ownership […]