### Question
Can you define what qualified recipient means?


### Answer
**Qualified recipient** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*:

> an individual who is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien thereof or any legal entity established under State or Federal law which benefits twenty-five natural persons or less

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

