### Question
How is the term dealer defined?


### Answer
The term **dealer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1231* as the following:

> any person resident or located in the United States or any Territory thereof or in the District of Columbia engaged in the sale or the distribution of new automobiles to the ultimate purchaser.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1231*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-DISCLOSURE OF AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION**

