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CHAPTER 20
General Business
ARTICLE 12-B
Mercantile Establishments
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SECTION 218
Defense of lawful detention
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SECTION 217
Definition
General Business (GBS) CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 12-B
§ 217. Definition. As used in this article, the following words and
phrases shall have the following meanings:

1. "Retail mercantile establishment" shall mean a place where goods,
wares or merchandise are offered to the public for sale.

2. "Restocking fee" shall mean any amount charged by a seller for
accepting returned merchandise and paying a refund or credit.