### Question
What is the definition of credit rating agency?


### Answer
The definition of **credit rating agency** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 78c*:

> any person—


(A) engaged in the business of issuing credit ratings on the Internet or through another readily accessible means, for free or for a reasonable fee, but does not include a commercial credit reporting company

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

