### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1301*, **person** is defined as:

> an individual, partnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate, or any agency of a State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-SUGAR PRODUCTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-LOANS, PARITY PAYMENTS, CONSUMER SAFEGUARDS, MARKETING QUOTAS, AND MARKETING CERTIFICATES > Part A-Definitions, Loans, Parity Payments, and Consumer Safeguards**

