### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 394*, **person** is defined as:

> an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or State or local governmental entity

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 394*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part IV-Assistance for Planning and Construction of Public Telecommunications Facilities; Telecommunications Demonstrations; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; General Provisions > subpart b-national endowment for children's educational television**

