### Question
How does the law define reporting day?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*, **reporting day** is defined as:

> a day on which—


(A) a packer conducts business regarding livestock committed to the packer, or livestock purchased, sold, or slaughtered by the packer

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part A-Purpose; Definitions**

