### Question
How is the "state agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **state agency** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 549* as follows -

> an agency designated under state law as the agency responsible for fair and equitable distribution, through donation, of property transferred under this section

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 549*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-DISPOSING OF PROPERTY**

