### Question
What is the definition of live poultry dealer?


### Answer
The definition of **live poultry dealer** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 182*:

> any person engaged in the business of obtaining live poultry by purchase or under a poultry growing arrangement for the purpose of either slaughtering it or selling it for slaughter by another, if poultry is obtained by such person in commerce, or if poultry obtained by such person is sold or shipped in commerce, or if poultry products from poultry obtained by such person are sold or shipped in commerce

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL DEFINITIONS**

