### Question
How is the term other purchase arrangement defined?


### Answer
The term **other purchase arrangement** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635i* as the following:

> a purchase of swine by a packer that—


(A) is not a negotiated purchase, swine or pork market formula purchase, negotiated formula purchase, or other market formula purchase

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part C-Swine Reporting**

