### Question
How does Franchising and Regulation define State?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 541*, **State** is defined as:

> given it in section 153 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 541*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

