### Question
How is the "gross negligence" defined?


### Answer
The term **gross negligence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1791* as follows -

> voluntary and conscious conduct (including a failure to act) by a person who, at the time of the conduct, knew that the conduct was likely to be harmful to the health or well-being of another person

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

