### Question
How does BEEF RESEARCH AND INFORMATION define qualified State beef council?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2902*, **qualified State beef council** is defined as:

> a beef promotion entity that is authorized by State statute or is organized and operating within a State, that receives voluntary contributions and conducts beef promotion, research, and consumer information programs, and that is recognized by the Board as the beef promotion entity within such State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 62-BEEF RESEARCH AND INFORMATION**

