### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2802*, **person** is defined as:

> any individual who is a citizen or national of the United States or of any State, any Indian tribe, any institution of higher education, and any corporation, partnership, association or other entity (including, but not limited to, any community development corporation, producer cooperative, or fishermen's cooperative) organized or existing under the laws of any State

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 48-NATIONAL AQUACULTURE POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT**

