16 CFR 1020.2
§ 1020.2 What is the definition of “small business”?
United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective
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As used in this part, the term small business means any entity that is either a small business, small organization, or small governmental jurisdiction, as those terms are defined at 5 U.S.C. 601(3), (4), and (5), respectively.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.