### Question
What does law enforcement agency mean?


### Answer
**Law enforcement agency** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 70131*:

> an agency of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a Federally recognized tribe that is authorized by law to supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70131*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-PORT SECURITY ZONES**

