### Question
How does the law define processor?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 229b*, **processor** is defined as:

> any person engaged in the business of obtaining livestock or poultry for the purpose of slaughtering the livestock or poultry

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 229b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

