### Question
How does the law define institution?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1122*, **institution** is defined as:

> any public or private institution of higher education, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1122*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND MARINE SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM**

