### Question
How does the law define metal halide lamp fixture?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6291*, **metal halide lamp fixture** is defined as:

> a light fixture for general lighting application designed to be operated with a metal halide lamp and a ballast for a metal halide lamp

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

