STONE INDUSTRY PROMOTION ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to establish infrastructure for the development of the stone industry, promote the enhancement of competitiveness of the stone industry, and contribute to robust development of the stone industry by providing for matters necessary for the promotion of the stone industry.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows:

1. The term “stone” means rock to be used for building works, crafts, landscaping, crushed aggregate, and civil engineering works (including extracted or processed one);

2. The term “stone industry” means the industry of extraction, processing, distribution, sale, exportation, and importation of stone, of exhibition, experiencing services, research and tourism, utilizing stone, and of provision of other goods or services relating to stone;

3. The term “stone business operator” means a person who engages in the stone industry;

4. The term “traditional stone product” means a product produced and processed by using domestic stone as a main material according to traditional principles, through which unique Korean stone technology can be inherited and developed.

Article 3(Responsibilities of the State and Local Government) #

The State and local governments shall establish and implement a policy necessary for promoting and supporting the stone industry.

Article 4(Relationship to Other Statutes) #

With regard to the promotion of the stone industry, this Act shall prevail over other statutes.

(Establishment and Implementation of Comprehensive Plan)