### Question
How is the "qualified recipient" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified recipient** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb* as follows -

> an individual who is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien thereof or any legal entity established under State or Federal law which benefits twenty-five natural persons or less

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11A-BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

