### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5340*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the 50 States of the United States.

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5340*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

