### Question
How does the law define State hospital facilities agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6371*, **State hospital facilities agency** is defined as:

> an existing agency which is broadly representative of the public hospitals and the nonprofit hospitals, or, if no such agency exists, an agency designated by the Governor of such State which conforms to the requirements of this paragraph

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

