### Question
How does the law define contract payment?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7202*, **contract payment** is defined as:

> a payment made under this subchapter [1](#7202_1_target) pursuant to a contract

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 100-AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION > SUBCHAPTER I-SHORT TITLE, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS**

