### Question
How does the law define unit of local government?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 228*, **unit of local government** is defined as:

> a county, municipality, town, township, village, or other unit of general government below the State level

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 228*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

