### Question
How is the term Hearing Officer defined?


### Answer
The term **Hearing Officer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 634* as the following:

> an individual appointed or redesignated under this subsection who is an attorney licensed by a State, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 634*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

