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


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 4201*, **unit of local government** is defined as:

> the government of a county, municipality, town, township, village, or other unit of general government below the State level, or a combination of units of local government acting through an areawide agency under State law or an agreement for the formulation of regional development policies and plans

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-FARMLAND PROTECTION POLICY**

