### Question
How does the law define rural areas?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2106*, **rural areas** is defined as:

> set out in the first clause of section 1926(a)(7) of title 7; 

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2106*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE**

