### Question
How does the law define eligible small business concern?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 636*, **eligible small business concern** is defined as:

> a small business concern—


(I) that has suffered disaster-related substantial economic injury as a result of the applicable major disaster

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

