Section III of the American Supply Association by-laws states:

A Vendor Member is defined as a proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity engaged, for a period of not less than one year, in the United States, its territories, and Canada, in: the independent sales representation of manufacturers of plumbing, or heating or cooling products, and/or pipes, valves and fittings (PHCPI); provided that the independent sales representative represents at least two PHCPI manufacturers and maintains an office separate and apart from, and independent of, any such manufacturers or wholesaler firms.

Section III of the American Supply Association by-laws states:

A Vendor Member is defined as a proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity engaged, for a period of not less than one year, in the United States, its territories, and Canada, in: the independent sales representation of manufacturers of plumbing, or heating or cooling products, and/or pipes, valves and fittings (PHCPI); provided that the independent sales representative represents at least two PHCPI manufacturers and maintains an office separate and apart from, and independent of, any such manufacturers or wholesaler firms.