### Question
How does the law define knowingly?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3545*, **knowingly** is defined as:

> having actual knowledge of or acting with deliberate ignorance of or reckless disregard for the prohibitions under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3545*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

