### Question
How does the law define local jurisdiction?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 1510*, **local jurisdiction** is defined as:

> a political subdivision of a State

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1510*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BROADBAND INVESTMENT AND LIMITING EXCESSIVE AND NEEDLESS OBSTACLES TO WIRELESS**

