As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:”Bond” includes any form of financial instrument that provides security equivalent to that provided by a bond, such as an irrevocable letter of credit, if its use in lieu of a bond is authorized pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission.”Licensee” means a person to whom a license has been issued under this chapter.”Motor vehicle” means an automobile, motorcycle, mobile home, truck, van, or other vehicle operated on public highways and streets.”Motor vehicle title loan” or “title loan” means a loan secured by a non-purchase money security interest in a motor vehicle.”Motor vehicle title loan agreement” or “loan agreement” means a written document that sets out the terms and conditions under which a licensee agrees to make a motor vehicle title loan to a borrower, and the borrower agrees to give to the licensee a security interest in a motor vehicle owned by the borrower to secure repayment of the motor vehicle title loan and performance of the other obligations under the loan agreement.”Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, or other legal or commercial entity.”Principal” means any person who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls (i) 10 percent or more of the outstanding stock of a stock corporation or (ii) a 10 percent or greater interest in any other type of entity.

History

2010, c. 477, § 6.1-480.