### Question
How is the "qualified small business entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified small business entity** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 136a* as follows -

> a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated business that—


(I) has 500 or fewer employees

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 136a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL**

