---
kind: "section"
citation: "44 C.F.R. § 73.2"
title: "44"
number: "73.2"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/44/73.2"
---

# §73.2. Definitions.

- (a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the definitions set forth in [part 59](/cfr/44/part59.md) of this subchapter are applicable to this part.
- (b) For the purpose of this part a duly constituted State or local zoning authority or other authorized public body means an official or body authorized under State or local law to declare a structure to be in violation of a law, regulation or ordinance.
- (c) For the purpose of this part, State or local laws, regulations or ordinances intended to discourage or restrict development or occupancy of flood-prone areas are measures such as those defined as Flood plain management regulations in [§ 59.1](/cfr/44/59.1.md) of this subchapter. Such measures are referred to in this part as State or local flood plain management regulations.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978; E.O. 12127.

### Source

Source: 51 FR 30318, Aug. 25, 1986, unless otherwise noted.