### Question
How does the law define portability?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2016*, **portability** is defined as:

> a system that enables program benefits in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be used in any State by a household to purchase food at a retail food store or wholesale food concern approved under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2016*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

