### Question
How does the law define nicotine?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1472a*, **nicotine** is defined as:

> any form of the chemical nicotine, including any salt or complex, regardless of whether the chemical is naturally or synthetically derived

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1472a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39A-SPECIAL PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN**

