### Question
How does the law define Cooperative Extension?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16197*, **Cooperative Extension** is defined as:

> the extension services established at the land-grant colleges and universities under the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914 [7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16197*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Energy Efficiency**

