{"identifier":"/us/usc/t15/s8702","title":15,"num":"\u00a7\u202f8702.","heading":"Definitions","text":"\u00a7\u202f8702.\nDefinitions\nFor the purposes of this chapter:\n(1)\nBlock machine\nThe term \u201cblock machine\u201d means a piece of equipment that utilizes vibration and compaction to form concrete masonry products.\n(2)\nBoard\nThe term \u201cBoard\u201d means the Concrete Masonry Products Board established under\nsection 8704 of this title\n(3)\nCavity\nThe term \u201ccavity\u201d means the open space in the mold of a block machine capable of forming a single concrete masonry unit having nominal plan dimensions of 8 inches by 16 inches.\n(4)\nConcrete masonry products\nThe term \u201cconcrete masonry products\u201d refers to a broader class of products, including concrete masonry units as well as hardscape products such as concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units, manufactured on a block machine using dry-cast concrete.\n(5)\nConcrete masonry unit\nThe term 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materials) and water of such a consistency to maintain its shape after forming in a block machine.\n(9)\nEducation\nThe term \u201ceducation\u201d means programs that will educate or communicate the benefits of concrete masonry products in safe and environmentally sustainable development, advancements in concrete masonry product technology and development, and other information and programs designed to generate increased demand for commercial, residential, multifamily, and institutional projects using concrete masonry products and to generally enhance the image of concrete masonry products.\n(10)\nMachine cavities\nThe term \u201cmachine cavities\u201d means the cavities with which a block machine could be equipped.\n(11)\nMachine cavities in operation\nThe term \u201cmachine cavities in operation\u201d means those machine cavities associated with a block machine that have produced concrete masonry units within the last 6 months of the date set for determining eligibility and is fully operable and capable of producing concrete masonry units.\n(12)\nManufacturer\nThe term \u201cmanufacturer\u201d means any person engaged in the manufacturing of commercial concrete masonry products in the United States.\n(13)\nMasonry unit\nThe term \u201cmasonry unit\u201d means a noncombustible building product intended to be laid by hand or joined using mortar, grout, surface bonding, post-tensioning or some combination of these methods.\n(14)\nOrder\nThe term \u201corder\u201d means an order issued under\nsection 8703 of this title\n(15)\nPerson\nThe term \u201cperson\u201d means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any other entity.\n(16)\nPromotion\nThe term \u201cpromotion\u201d means any action, including paid advertising, to advance the image and desirability of concrete masonry products with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of concrete masonry products in the marketplace.\n(17)\nResearch\nThe term \u201cresearch\u201d means studies testing the effectiveness of market development and promotion efforts, studies relating to the improvement of concrete masonry products and new product development, and studies documenting the performance of concrete masonry.\n(18)\nSecretary\nThe term \u201cSecretary\u201d means the Secretary of Commerce.\n(19)\nUnited States\nThe term \u201cUnited States\u201d means the several States and the District of Columbia.","url":"https://projectusc.org/usc/t15/s8702.html","content":[{"t":"sec","id":"/us/usc/t15/s8702","children":[{"t":"num","text":"\u00a7\u202f8702."},{"t":"heading","text":"Definitions","tail":"\n"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"For the purposes of this chapter:"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t15/s8702/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Block machine"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cblock machine\u201d means a piece of equipment that utilizes vibration and 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