1.
Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.
A "commercial tenancy" or "commercial lease" means a nonresidential tenancy of premises by a for-profit business entity. Nonprofit entities, charitable institutions and religious organizations who are tenants may not be construed to have commercial tenancies.
[PL 1999, c. 192, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Commercial lease relationship.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subchapter I, commercial landlords and tenants are governed by the following provisions, and if any of the following provisions conflict with provisions in any other statutes governing the relationships between landlords and tenants, this section controls all commercial lease relationships, whether written or oral.