### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 15102*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 15102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART C-PIPELINE CARRIERS > CHAPTER 151-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

