### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 136a*, **person** is defined as:

> an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or any other public or private entity, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 136a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-ANIMALS, MEATS, AND MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER III-PREVENTION OF INTRODUCTION AND SPREAD OF CONTAGION**

