### Question
How does the law define small refiner?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 7420*, **small refiner** is defined as:

> an owner of a refinery or refineries (including refineries not in operation) who qualifies as a small business refiner under the rules and regulations of the Small Business Administration

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 7420*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 641-NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES**

