### Question
How is the "video programming vendor" defined?


### Answer
The term **video programming vendor** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 536* as follows -

> a person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of video programming for sale

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 536*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part II-Use of Cable Channels and Cable Ownership Restrictions**

