Article 609. Definitions

    For purposes of this Chapter:

    Consumed means transformed so as to qualify under the rules of origin set out in Chapter Four (Rules of Origin), or actually consumed;

    Cross-border trade in services means "crossborder trade in services" as defined in Article 1213 (TLCAN: Art. 1213) (Cross-Border Trade in Services Definitions);

    Energy regulatory measure means any measure by federal or sub-federal entities that directly affects the transportation, transmission or distribution, purchase or sale, of an energy or basic petrochemical good;

    Enterprise means "enterprise" as defined in Article 1139 (TLCAN: Art. 1139) (Investment-Definitions);

    Enterprise of a Party means "enterprise of a Party" as defined in Article 1139 (TLCAN: Art. 1139);

    Facility for independent power production means a facility that is used for the generation of electric energy exclusively for sale to an electric utility for further resale;

    Firsthand sale refers to the first commercial transaction affecting the good in question;

    Investment means investment as defined in Article 1139 (TLCAN: Art. 1139);

    Restriction means any limitation, whether made effective through quotas, licenses, permits, minimum or maximum price requirements or any other means;

    Total export shipments means the total shipments from total supply to users located in the territory of the other Party; and

    Total supply means shipments to domestic users and foreign users from:

  • Domestic production;
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  • Domestic inventory; and
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  • Other imports, as appropriate.