### Question
How does ARMS EXPORT CONTROL define MTCR adherent?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2797c*, **MTCR adherent** is defined as:

> a country that participates in the MTCR or that, pursuant to an international understanding to which the United States is a party, controls MTCR equipment or technology in accordance with the criteria and standards set forth in the MTCR

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2797c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER VII-CONTROL OF MISSILES AND MISSILE EQUIPMENT OR TECHNOLOGY**

