### Question
How does the law define Smokey Bear?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 580p*, **Smokey Bear** is defined as:

> the name and character “Smokey Bear” originated by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Association of State Foresters and the Advertising Council

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 580p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

