### Question
How is the "conflict of interest" defined?


### Answer
The term **conflict of interest** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 7442* as follows -

> a situation in which a member of the Board has a direct or indirect financial interest in a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or other business entity dealing directly or indirectly with the Board

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7442*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 101-AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER III-CANOLA AND RAPESEED**

