### Question
How does the law define coastal State?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7501*, **coastal State** is defined as:

> given the term "coastal state" in section 1453 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-NATIONAL OCEANS AND COASTAL SECURITY**

