(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) 'Common carrier' means a business entity that: (i) holds itself out as being available to the public to transport in interstate or foreign commerce for compensation any class of passenger or property; and (ii) holds a common carrier permit issued under § 2–151 of this subtitle. (2) 'Common carrier' does not include a business entity that transports only property the business entity owns or that is consigned to the business entity. (c) 'Direct wine shipper' means the holder of a direct wine shipper’s permit issued under this part.
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