### Question
How is the "national criminal history background check system" defined?


### Answer
The term **national criminal history background check system** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40104* as follows -

> the criminal history record system maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation based on fingerprint identification or any other method of positive identification

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 401-CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS**

