### Question
How is the term contract payment defined?


### Answer
The term **contract payment** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 518* as the following:

> a payment made under section 518a or 518b of this title pursuant to a contract

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 518*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21C-TOBACCO REFORM > SUBCHAPTER I-TRANSITIONAL PAYMENTS TO TOBACCO QUOTA HOLDERS AND PRODUCERS OF TOBACCO**

