### Question
How does the law define check processing region?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 4001*, **check processing region** is defined as:

> the geographical area served by a Federal Reserve bank check processing center or such larger area as the Board may prescribe by regulations

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY**

