### Question
How does the law define contractor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1769f*, **contractor** is defined as:

> a person that contracts with a State, an agency of a State, or a local agency to provide goods or services in relation to the participation of a local agency in a child nutrition program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1769f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

