### Question
How does RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM define operational assistance?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*, **operational assistance** is defined as:

> management, marketing, and other technical assistance that assists a rural business concern with business development

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

