### Question
How does GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS define independent states of the former Soviet Union?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1736o*, **independent states of the former Soviet Union** is defined as:

> the independent states of the former Soviet Union as defined in section 5602(8) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1736o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**

