### Question
Can you define what territory means?


### Answer
**Territory** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 1261*:

> any territory or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico but excluding the Canal Zone

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1261*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES**

