### Question
How is the term collateral fees and expenses defined?


### Answer
The term **collateral fees and expenses** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 499a* as the following:

> any promotional allowances, rebates, service or materials fees paid or provided, directly or indirectly, in connection with the distribution or marketing of any perishable agricultural commodity

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 499a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20A-PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES**

