P.R. Laws tit. 10, § 167
The following terms as used in this chapter shall have the meaning stated hereinbelow:
(a) ASTM. — Shall mean the “American Society for Testing and Materials”, a scientific and technical organization established in the United States to promulgate the development of standards in the characteristics and performance of materials, products, systems and services, together with the promotion of related knowledge.
(b) Cement. — Refers to all hydraulic cement that is plastered and hardened through a chemical interaction with water and that has the capacity [for] the same reaction under water, as specified by U.B.C.
(c) Department. — Shall mean the Department of Consumer Affairs.
(d) Distribution. — Shall mean the economic activity that entails the wholesale and retail sale of cement.
(e) Importer. — Shall mean every person who introduces to Puerto Rico any type of cement manufactured abroad.
(f) Manufacturer. — Shall mean every person who produces any type of cement in Puerto Rico.
(g) NIST. — Shall mean the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(h) Person. — Shall mean every natural and juridical person and its representatives, agents, officers, mediators or subsidiaries of any of the above and their legal successors.
(i) Secretary. — Shall mean the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
(j) U.B.C. — [Shall mean the] Uniform Building Code, 1997 edition; or any subsequent edition as adopted by the Regulations and Permits Administration (ARPE).
(k) Board. — Shall mean the Environmental Quality Board.
(l) NACLA. — Shall mean the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation.
History —Sept. 17, 2001, No. 132, § 2, eff. 60 days after Sept. 17, 2001.