### Question
How is the "rural small business concern" defined?


### Answer
The term **rural small business concern** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 649* as follows -

> an eligible small business concern located in a rural area, as that term is defined in section 1393(a)(2) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 649*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

