### Question
How does the law define program or activity?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 794*, **program or activity** is defined as:

> all of the operations of—


(1)(A) a department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or of a local government

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 794*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH > SUBCHAPTER V-RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY**

