### Question
How is the "participating State" defined?


### Answer
The term **participating State** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4742* as follows -

> any State that has been approved for participation in the Program in accordance with section 4743 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4742*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 47-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING > SUBCHAPTER II-SMALL BUSINESS CAPITAL ENHANCEMENT**

