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local law enforcement authority

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United States Code

18 U.S.C. § 921 — as used in this chapter

The term “local law enforcement authority” means a bureau, office, department or other authority of a State or local government or Tribe that has jurisdiction to investigate a violation or potential violation of, or enforce, a State, local, or Tribal law.