### Question
How is the "legal representative" defined?


### Answer
The term **legal representative** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300aa* as follows -

> a parent or an individual who qualifies as a legal guardian under State law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIX-VACCINES > Part 2-National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program > subpart d-general provisions**

