### Question
How does the law define designated database provider?


### Answer
Under *4 U.S.C. § 124*, **designated database provider** is defined as:

> a corporation, association, or other entity representing all the political subdivisions of a State that is—


(A) responsible for providing an electronic database prescribed in section 119(a) if the State has not provided such electronic database

#### Citation:
  - *4 U.S.C. § 124*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-THE STATES**

