### Question
How is the "distributor" defined?


### Answer
The term **distributor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6291* as follows -

> a person (other than a manufacturer or retailer) to whom a consumer product is delivered or sold for purposes of distribution in commerce

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

