35 ILCS 505/1.29

(35 ILCS 505/1.29)

Sec. 1.29. "Research and development" means basic and applied research in the engineering, designing, development, or testing of prototypes or new products. "Research and development" does not include manufacturing quality control, any product testing by consumers, market research, sales promotion, sales service, or other non-technological activities or technical services.

(Source: P.A. 92-30, eff. 7-1-01.)