### Question
How does the law define qualified entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5119c*, **qualified entity** is defined as:

> a business or organization, whether public, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, or voluntary, that provides care or care placement services, including a business or organization that licenses or certifies others to provide care or care placement services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5119c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER VI-CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS**

