### Question
How does the law define organ procurement organization?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5701*, **organ procurement organization** is defined as:

> given the term “qualified organ procurement organization” in section 371(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273(b)).

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5701*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-RECORDS**

