### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2821* as follows -

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES > SUBCHAPTER II-OCTANE DISCLOSURE**

