### Question
How is the "community-based organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **community-based organization** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 44809* as follows -

> a membership-based association entity that—


(1) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44809*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 448-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS**

