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


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 7801*, **agency contract** is defined as:

> an oral or written agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student athlete a professional sports contract or an endorsement contract

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 7801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 104-SPORTS AGENT RESPONSIBILITY AND TRUST**

