# 10 M.R.S. § 1486: 10 §1486. Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 M.R.S. § 1486
- **Heading:** 10 §1486. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219-A / Section 1486

## Text

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

1. Change orders. "Change orders" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).]

2. Down payment. "Down payment" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

3. Materials. "Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

4. Home construction contract. "Home construction contract" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work. [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]

5. Residence. "Residence" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]

## Nearby sections

- [10 M.R.S. § 1486 10 §1486. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C219-A_S1486.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1487 10 §1487. Home construction contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C219-A_S1487.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1488 10 §1488. Change orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C219-A_S1488.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1489 10 §1489. Exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C219-A_S1489.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1490 10 §1490. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C219-A_S1490.md)

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