### Question
How does the law define distributor?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2801*, **distributor** is defined as:

> any person, including any affiliate of such person, who—


(A) purchases motor fuel for sale, consignment, or distribution to another

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES > SUBCHAPTER I-FRANCHISE PROTECTION**

