### Question
How is the term legal representative defined?


### Answer
The term **legal representative** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300aa* as the following:

> a parent or an individual who qualifies as a legal guardian under State law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-VACCINES > Part 2-National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program > subpart d-general provisions**

