### Question
What is the definition of effective financing statement?


### Answer
The definition of **effective financing statement** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 1631*:

> a statement that—


(A) is an original or reproduced copy thereof

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1631*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS**

