### Question
How does the law define responsibly connected?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 499a*, **responsibly connected** is defined as:

> affiliated or connected with a commission merchant, dealer, or broker as (A) partner in a partnership, or (B) officer, director, or holder of more than 10 per centum of the outstanding stock of a corporation or association

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 499a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20A-PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES**

