### Question
What is the definition of appropriate State agency?


### Answer
The definition of **appropriate State agency** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 683*:

> a State agency described in section 661(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 683*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-INSPECTIONS BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES**

