### Question
How does the law define local development district?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009aa*, **local development district** is defined as:

> an entity that—


(1) is—


(A) a planning district in existence on December 21, 2000, that is recognized by the Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VI-DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY**

