### Question
How is the "affiliate" defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 30106* as follows -

> a person other than the owner that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the owner

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 30106*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 301-MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

