### Question
How is the "rural area" defined?


### Answer
The term **rural area** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 50302* as follows -

> an area that is outside an urbanized area

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 50302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part A-General > CHAPTER 503-ADMINISTRATIVE**

