### Question
Can you define what authorized agency means?


### Answer
**Authorized agency** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 40104*:

> a division or office of a State designated by a State to report, receive, or disseminate information under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 401-CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS**

