### Question
How is the "designated State agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **designated State agency** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3743* as follows -

> the government agency, department, or division of any State that is empowered under the laws of the State to exercise the functions ordinarily exercised by a State fish and wildlife agency

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3743*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 57A-PARTNERSHIPS FOR WILDLIFE**

