### Question
How is the "purchase data" defined?


### Answer
The term **purchase data** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635i* as follows -

> all of the applicable data, including weight (if purchased live), for all swine purchased during the applicable reporting period, regardless of the expected delivery date of the swine, reported by—


(A) hog class

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part C-Swine Reporting**

