### Question
How is the term geographic area within a State defined?


### Answer
The term **geographic area within a State** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 228* as the following:

> a special purpose district or other region recognized for governmental purposes within such State which is not a unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 228*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

