### Question
How does the law define central authority?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14902*, **central authority** is defined as:

> the entity designated as such by any Convention country under Article 6(1) of the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 143-INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS**

