### Question
How does CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION define women-owned business?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1691c*, **women-owned business** is defined as:

> a business—


(A) more than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by 1 or more women

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1691c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV-EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY**

