### Question
How is the "person" defined?


### Answer
The term **person** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3537b* as follows -

> an individual (including a consultant, lobbyist, or lawyer), corporation, company, association,,[1](#3537b_1_target) firm, partnership, society,,,[1](#3537b_1_target) or any other organization or group of people, but does not include a State or local government, or the officer or employee of a State or local government or housing finance agency thereof who is engaged in the official business of the State or local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3537b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

