### Question
How does the law define qualified industry organization?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 6402*, **qualified industry organization** is defined as:

> the National Propane Gas Association, the Gas Processors Association, a successor association of such associations, or a group of retail marketers or producers who collectively represent at least 25 percent of the volume of propane sold or produced in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH**

