Participating Entity means a state (as well as the District of Columbia and US territories), city, county, district, other political subdivision of a State, or a nonprofit organization under the laws of some states properly authorized to enter into a Participating Addendum, that has executed a Participating Addendum.
Competing Entity means any business entity engaged in the development, design, manufacture, marketing, distribution or sale of molecular diagnostic products.
Operating Entity means an entity that operates and controls a portion of the bulk transmission system with the goal of ensuring reliable energy interchange between generators, loads, and other operating entities.
Teaching staff member means an employee who holds a position for which a certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners is required.
qualifying entity shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.13(b) hereof.