### Question
How is the term judge defined?


### Answer
The term **judge** is defined in *7 CFR § 900.2* as the following:

> any administrative law judge appointed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3105 or any presiding official appointed by the Secretary, and assigned to conduct the proceeding.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS**

