(a) The Board shall not engage in any program or project to, nor shall any funds received by the Board under the Act be used to:

1. (1) Influence legislation, elections, or governmental action;
2. (2) Engage in an action that would be a conflict of interest;
3. (3) Engage in advertising that is false or misleading;
4. (4) Engage in any research, education, or promotion that would be disparaging to other construction materials; or
5. (5) Engage in any promotion or project that would benefit any individual manufacturer.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not preclude:

1. (1) The development and recommendation of amendments to the Order;
2. (2) The communication to appropriate government officials of information relating to the conduct, implementation, or results of research, education, and promotion activities under the Order except communications described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or
3. (3) Any lawful action designed to market concrete masonry products directly to a foreign government or political subdivision of a foreign government.