### Question
How does the law define family?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1379*, **family** is defined as:

> all persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or any person living within a household on a permanent basis

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1379*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS**

