### Question
How is the term gross negligence defined?


### Answer
The term **gross negligence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12672* as the following:

> voluntary and conscious conduct by a person with knowledge (at the time of the conduct) that the conduct is likely to be harmful to the health or well-being of another person

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-FOOD DONATIONS**

