### Question
How does the law define association?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 11141*, **association** is defined as:

> an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of rail carriers providing transportation or service subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 11141*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART A-RAIL > CHAPTER 111-OPERATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-REPORTS AND RECORDS**

