15 U.S.C. § 71 : Commerce And Trade — Federal Trade Commission; Promotion Of Export Trade And Prevention Of Unfair Methods Of Competition — Prevention Of Unfair Methods Of Competition — “Person” Defined Date: 7 Mar 2017 TEXT PDF When used in this subchapter the term “person” includes partnerships, corporations, and associations. (Sept. 8, 1916, ch. 463, title VIII, § 800, 39 Stat. 798.)