### Question
How is the "state sponsor of terrorism" defined?


### Answer
The term **state sponsor of terrorism** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 3316* as follows -

> any country the government of which the Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism pursuant to section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (as continued in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act), section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, or any other provision of law

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 3316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part B-Inspection and Regulation of Vessels > CHAPTER 33-INSPECTION GENERALLY**

