### Question
How is the term rural business investment company defined?


### Answer
The term **rural business investment company** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc* as the following:

> a company that—


(A) has been granted final approval by the Secretary under section 2009cc–3(e) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

